This Gorgeous Garden Event Dazzles Visitors with Japan's Second Spring Flower Spectacular from April 11 to May 20, 2026.
Move over cherry blossoms! Ashikaga Flower Park, located about two hours north of Tokyo by Tobu Railway, will hold its Great Wisteria Festival or Ofuji Matsuri (https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/fujinohana_special2026/en/) from Saturday, April 11 to Wednesday, May 20. The event, now
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo) and Kanaya Hotel Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Nikko, Tochigi) will install a token-operated sake dispenser inside THE KANAYA TERRACE cafe, located inside Tobu Nikko Station. This new service, allowing customers to easily enjoy local Tochigi sake, will launch for a limited time beginning Friday, May 30, 2025. Through this service, customers,
This new price is in line with the revision of discount fares by other Japan travel companies.
(1) "NIKKO PASS All Area"
A. What is included in this ticket?
Tobu Railway discount fare: Round-trip travel from Asakusa Station to TOBU Nikko Station
Plus, unlimited rides between TOBU Nikko Station and Shimo-Imaichi Station and between Shimo-Imaichi Station and Kinugawa Onsen Station
Dis
As the trees begin to blossom in Tokyo, Japan’s capital city prepares for spring and summer.
Whilst the cherry blossom festivals are on everyone’s radar, there are plenty of other things to enjoy as things heat up in the city.
Here are some unknown spots and new things to see in Tokyo.
TOKYO SKYTREE is coming of age
In 2022, TOKYO SKYTREE celebrated its 10th-year anniversary and after
Known for its delicate beauty, cherry blossoms are one of Japan's most iconic appeal points and a must-see for many travellers when visiting during the spring. A flower tied to Japan’s identity and culture, a yearly visit to the park to enjoy the view during full bloom is a tradition for many.
If you’re in Japan in the springtime, here are three ways to make the most of the cherry blossom seaso
Japan is a dream destination for travellers who want to make their way around by bike. Not only a country with a unique culture and delicious food, Japan has a great climate for cycling and incredible landscapes waiting to be explored giving cyclists options for urban cycling to rural bike-packing adventures.
From cycling through downtown Tokyo to packing your bike up and jumping aboard the Tob
Kawagoe is a Traditional & Lively Koedo or "Little Edo" city just 30 minutes north of Tokyo along the Tobu Tojo Line. The Spring Festival, held the end of March through the beginning of May, is an Annual, Cultural Highlight. [This year, some events may be modified due to COVID-19 restrictions.]
From the last Saturday in March (March 27, 2021) until May 5, "Children's Day," the traditional
In this edition, we introduce ‘TOKYO mizumachi and ‘Footbridge connecting Tokyo Skytree SUMIDA RIVER WALK', a future highlight of the shitamachi district opening this spring, and a spot by the Sumida River recognized as a great location for cherry blossom viewing since Japan’s Edo period Why not enjoy the food, shopping and accommodation options in addition to the blossoms along the riverbanks?
In this edition, we focus on cute scenes and items you can’t resist photographing. Kawagoe, with its historical atmosphere, is still known as Koedo, which means Little Edo (Edo is the former name for Tokyo from Japan’s samurai days).In spring, there are many excellent spots in the city where you can capture photographs of the beautiful pink blossoms. You can also enjoy cute sweet potato–based conf
Japan offers a wide range of beautiful scenery depending on the season. Spring, a season of beautiful colors, is particularly recommended. Below, we introduce a number of outstanding flower-viewing spots in the Ryomo area, accessible via Tobu railway lines. Floral highlights include sweeping views of wisteria, azalea, nemophila and roses, all reachable in around 90 minutes from central Tokyo. Why
Japan’s spring cherry blossoms are a must-see for visitors. In late March and early April, when temperatures begin to warm following the cold winter, cherry blossoms bloom in profusion across the country. In this edition of our newsletter, we introduce some of the best locations in Japan for making the most of the cherry blossom’s beauty.
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