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Limited time cherry-blossom sweets information to enjoy Tokyo to your heart's content, recommended for the spring cherry-blossom season
9 March 2017 07:22
During the season overflowing with the charm of Japan when cherry-blossoms bloom, there will be many limited time offers on sweets made with cherry-blossom in the areas along the Tobu Railway, spanning across 4 Tokyo prefectures. People and visitors alike can enjoy cherry-blossom sweets perfect for souvenirs or a quick break during a trip, such as Japanese sweets embracing cherry-blossom bean past
The debut of the steam locomotive ‘TAIJU’ along Tobu Kinugawa Line
3 February 2017 05:07
The steam locomotive ‘TAIJU’ will debut on August 10, 2017! This event has the historical aspect since the revival of the steam locomotive along Tobu Line is for the first time in this half-century. The steam locomotive ‘TAIJU’ makes you enjoy retro atmosphere of the period when the steam locomotive operates energetically.
The stage of the revival is Nikko-Kinugawa areas. Nikko is famous for it
Cherry Blossoms, Wisteria, and Other Springtime Flower-Viewing Information Around Tokyo: This Will Tempt Visitors to Snap Photos
20 January 2017 02:47
Many flowers including cherry trees, azaleas, and wisteria come to full bloom when spring arrives at areas along Tobu Railway, a line straddling four prefectures near Tokyo, in turn bringing about scores of spots that tempt visitors to capture in photos. Shared below are six destinations that enable people to make the most of hanami (flower-viewing) in Japan—don’t forget to bring your cameras alon
The Lonely Planet guidebook for Nikko has finally been released!
14 December 2016 06:30
The Lonely Planet guidebook for Nikko has finally been released!
Shrines and temples, nature, eating, festivals…
You can find out everything about Nikko!
Don’t miss it!
URL　http://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/pdf/20161212discover.pdf
It’s all about SNOW! Come and see Japan’s magical winter sceneries
6 December 2016 09:18
Tobu Railway Co. Ltd, the biggest private railroad company in Kanto, Japan, offers routes to enjoy Japan’s unique and beautiful winter scenery with the number of limited seasonal events across Kanto and Tohoku area.
The Nikko & Kinugawa area of Tochigi prefecture is surrounded by the great wonders of nature and numerous historical buildings such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine - the foremost repres
A selection of five special winter illumination spots that can be covered with a day trip or an overnight trip from Tokyo
28 October 2016 08:56
　In the areas along the Tobu Railway lines that cut across Tokyo and four neighboring prefectures, special illumination events that are limited to the winter season will be held starting in late October to March next year.
　The illumination events include “Ashikaga Flower Park Flower Fantasy – A Light Flower Garden” which is recognized as a Japan night view heritage site and one of the “Three
Events and traditional festivals in the Tokyo area where you can experience autumn in Japan.
23 September 2016 01:47
In much of the area of Tokyo and the four surrounding prefectures crossed by the Tobu Railway, events and autumn festivals that symbolize Japan are held from the end of September to the beginning of November. Events such as the Kawagoe Festival, a modern revival of the Tenka Matsuri from the Edo Period, and the grand festival held in autumn at the World Heritage site Nikko Toshogu Shrine are crowd
“Hands-Free Travel Service” begins at Tobu Nikko Station in September 2016! !
6 September 2016 11:42
　Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. will begin a trial run of the “Hands-Free Travel Service” at Tobu Nikko Station on the Nikko Line in September 2016.
　In this service, we receive the luggage of customers at Tobu Nikko Station and deliver it on the same day to the inn or hotel they will be staying at in and around Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, the Yumoto Hot Springs, the Kinugawa Hot Springs, and the Kawaji Hot
【Tokyo Area Autumn Leaves】Take a Short Trip from Tokyo:Popular and Picturesque Autumn Spots You Can Reach in Just 2-3 Hours
26 August 2016 10:29
Late September to early November is the perfect time to go see autumn leaves in many areas along the Tobu Railway, which winds through Tokyo and four surrounding prefectures. These areas are full of World Heritage Sites and picturesque scenery that are reachable from the heart of the city in just around two hours. Each year the Nikko and Kinugawa area, noted for their wonderful hot spring resorts,
Introducing the Fast Skytree Ticket（For International Visitors）
29 July 2016 11:49
The TOKYO SKYTREE is the highest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world.The observation decks located in the height of 350 and 450 meters, you can have the full view of Tokyo city.For International Visitors, Fast Skytree Ticket, sold at an exclusive ticket counter, is an entrance ticket which grants you admission by a shorter wait times compared to the regular ticket(Same-day ticket).
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Summer Campaign Geared Towards Foreign Tourists Visiting Japan　“TOBU YUKATA MATSURI 2016”
29 July 2016 05:34
Tobu Railway is pleased to announce that it will hold TOBU YUKATA MATSURI 2016, a summer tourism campaign geared towards foreign tourists visiting Japan during the summer vacation period.
As part of the campaign, foreign visitors are encouraged to enjoy Japan’s kimono-wearing culture in settings that include the Asakusa-Tokyo Skytree Town Area, which encompasses well-known Tokyo tourist spots s
Providing Information on Sightseeing Spots a Short Distance from Tokyo via Facebook! Information on Special Pricing Events and Campaigns too!
29 July 2016 05:25
Tobu Railway (headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshizumi Nezu) will launch its Official Facebook Page for foreigners beginning on Monday, June 13, 2016.
We will provide information about attractions in Japan, including Asakusa’s Tokyo Skytree Town (a standard sightseeing spot in Tokyo), the Nikko/Kinugawa area with Toshogu (World Heritage Sites) and natural beauty, the Ryomo area w

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