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28 March 2018 11:09
Enjoying the Early Summer in a River Valley Sculpted by Nature. Recommended Water Activities in the Kinugawa Area.

Nikko and Kinugawa, areas surrounded by rich natural scenery, allow visitors not only to experience World Heritage Sites, but also to enjoy rafting, canyoning and other water activities beginning from the early summer onwards. The Kinugawa River is particularly famous for the dynamic beauty of its natural river valley, where, from early summer, various water activities give visitors the opportunit
8 March 2018 03:22
Spring in Nikko: The Cherry Blossom Season Arrives 300-year-old Cherry Trees and Cherry Blossom Confectionary

Nikko, an ancient town full of historical sites including the World Heritage site of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko, is just around two hours from Tokyo, and is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations. In spring, famous cherry blossom trees bloom all over and some of them are even three centuries old. Visitors can enjoy the spectacular flower show simply by walking from the station. Bet
1 March 2018 05:19
A DAY IN NIKKO by TOBU RAILWAY wins Grand Prix at North Kanto Inbound Awards

Utsunomiya, Japan – February 28th, 2018 A DAY IN NIKKO by TOBU RAILWAY announced today that it has been named Grand Prix Winner in The Most Attractive Tourism Video at the North Kanto Inbound Awards.
In its premier year, the North Kanto Inbound Awards aim to advance inbound tourism in the North Kanto region of Japan, which span Tochigi, Gunma, Ibaraki, and Saitama. The Awards recognize organiza
15 February 2018 13:01
Experiencing the Joys of Spring in Japan. Four Popular Half-Day Flower Viewing Trips in Easy Reach of Tokyo

Viewing spectacular flower displays is a popular spring pastime in Japan, with blooms including cherry blossoms, moss pink, azaleas and wisteria. Many well-known flower parks can be easily reached using Tobu Railway on a half-day trip from Tokyo. We introduce four locations recommended for visitors from overseas.

The World's Most Beautiful Wisteria and a Carpet of Moss Pink
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8 February 2018 04:06
Introduction to the Charms of Nikko -Snowshoe, a Winter Activity-

Snowshoe is a highly-recommended winter activity in Nikko. Enjoy walking, running, or rolling on the snow with western-style Snowshoes with strong buoyancy. This is a fun activity for both children and adults, as you can enjoy more playing in fluffy snow. Rental of snowshoes and snowwears are also available at the facility you booked.
URL http://www.tobujapantrip.com/en/cp/onsen2018/onsen.htm
22 January 2018 01:16
A special web page introducing especially recommended hot spring spots around Tokyo

The Tobu Railway Group opened a special web page to introduce especially recommended hot spring spots around Tokyo.Takaragawa Onsen, Nikko & Kinugawa Onsen are the best hot spring spots in Japan.They are only approx. 2 hours from Tokyo. Each onsen has exquisite open air baths surrounded by nature, and many sightseeing spots.We introduce hot spring and sightseeing spots recommended for this win
19 January 2018 09:55
Become a Time Traveller in Tochigi City, Vol.1

Get on the Tobu Railway at Asakusa in the Shitamachi area of Tokyo and you are around 70 minutes away from Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. Also known as Little Edo, the city has preserved its old Japanese townscape and culture shaped by maritime transport. Explore the town with Japanese sweets in hand and experience a relaxing time while enjoying Japanese history and culture. We present to you T
15 January 2018 00:10
Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival

"Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival" is held between the end of January to the beginning of March every year and people play with snow at day time, light candles in a small snow igloo alongside the riverbed in the evening, and make a fantastic snow world. This is a photogenic event chosen as a night view scenery in Japan and will be held from January 27 (Sat) to March 4 (Sun) in 2018.

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26 December 2017 10:54
Enjoying a ‘Time Travel Gourmet’ Trip in the area around Tokyo

Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is a historic town home to the World Heritage site ‘The Shrines and Temples of Nikko’. Visitors can reach Tobu Nikko Station in around two hours from Asakusa in Tokyo and enjoy the local hot springs, natural scenery, entertainment options and great dining that have long made Nikko one of the leading tourist resorts in the Kanto Region. Of the various options for enjo
14 December 2017 06:46
“TAX REFUND COUNTER” Opens at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN on Nov. 29, 2017, to Enhance Convenience of Foreign Tourists

TOBU RAILWAY CO., LTD., TOBU TOWER SKYTREE CO., LTD. and TOBU TOWN SOLAMACHI CO., LTD. are jointly promoting their “Shitamachi (traditional old town area with feudal Edo atmosphere) Wonderland” plan toward a new era as five years have passed since TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN was opened.
As part of the plan, “TAX REFUND COUNTER” was opened at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, to allow t
24 November 2017 02:11
Introducing the Beauty of Takaragawa Onsen, Nikko, and Kinugawa Onsen

Only about two hours from Tokyo are the destinations of TakaragawaOnsen, Nikko, and Kinugawa Onsen, some of Japan’s leading hot spring resorts. Each respective resort is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, with great opportunities for outdoor hot spring bathing. We introduce the springs and other tourist attractions of these recommended winter destinations.

TakaragawaOnsen (Gunma P
10 November 2017 05:21
INSPIRED BY ITS EUROPEAN DESIGN SENSIBILITY, AC HOTELS MAKES ITS BRAND ENTRY IN ASIA-PACIFIC WITH AC BY MARRIOTT TOKYO GINZA

Tokyo, Japan – October 12, 2017 - Marriott International announces today the signing of AC by Marriott Tokyo Ginza. Located in Japan’s capital, the signing marks the entry of the creative, entrepreneurial AC Hotels by Marriott brand into Japan. The new build, stand-alone property is owned by Tobu Railway Co., Ltd, and operated by Tobu Hotel Management, and is scheduled to open in summer 2020.
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