Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. and Tobu Kogyo Co., Ltd. are opening a new pier, Embassy Villa Memorial Park Pier, for the Chuzenjiko Cruise trafficking Lake Chuzenji in Nikko on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
The new pier is about 170 meters from the Italian and British Embassy Villa Memorial Parks, you could easily access to the Embassy Villa Memorial Parks.
△Full view of the new pier E
In this edition, we would like to introduce Nikko, approximately two hours by train from Asakusa. A 30-minute bus ride from the station brings you to the area around Lake Chuzenji, Japan’s highest altitude lake, where fall always comes a little early. After enjoying the beautiful colors and natural surroundings, we recommend traveling to Ouchi-juku, to learn about samurai culture and experience st
In this edition, we introduce a journey through the history and culture of old Edo, Japan’s ancient capital. After discovering history and culture at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, we recommend you to take a journey of approximately 70 minutes on Tobu Railway from Asakusa Station to reach Tochigi City, a town that still retains some of the atmosphere of Japan’s days gone by, with traditional warehouses fro
We introduce attractions in the area beside Lake Chuzenji, around 30 minutes by bus from Tobu Nikko, the nearest railway station to the World Heritage listed of Nikko Toshogu Shrine. As well as enjoying outdoor activities in natural surroundings, we recommend visitors take in the area’s history while soaking up the views and trying local products. With a reservation, you can take a tour with a lic
TOKYO SKYTREE operated by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co.,Ltd. (Head office: Sumida Ward, Tokyo, President: Shigenori Sagemi) will collaborate with the Eiffel Tower operated by Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (Head office: Paris, France, President: Patrick Branco Ruivo) to sell special limited edition products at TOKYO SKYTREE.
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Many annual festivals are held across Japan. We introduce various Spring Festivals, accessible via Tobu Railways, that give you a chance to view traditional Japanese culture up close. Whether looking at artistic portable shrines, the samurai art of Yabusame (horseback archery), or the intricate beauty of bonsai, which is popular overseas, there is much of value for visitors to enjoy.
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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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“TOKYO SKYTREETOWNSM Dream Christmas 2018” will be held at TOKYO SKYTREETOWN during the period between Thursday, November 8 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
Under the theme “Colorful Christmas” throughout TOKYO SKYTREETOWNSM this year, an illumination event featuring brightly-colored ornament balls and other special attractions will be offered to set the mood for Christmas.
In the annual proj
TOKYO SKYTREE operated at TOBU TOWER SKYTREE and TOEI ANIMATION will jointly hold a collaboration event “Dragon Ball Super: Broly SKYTREE Super” during the period between Thursday, November 1, 2018 and Monday, January 7, 2019 to celebrate the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly, the 20th theatrical film of the highly popular animation Dragon Ball series.
The special showing of Dragon Ball “Supe
The TOKYO SKYTREE TOWER managed by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd. will start to offer a guided SKYTREE TERRACE TOUR for a special experience of the open-air terrace 155 meters high.
From the newly opened terrace, tour participants will be able to enjoy the panoramic view over the tower’s robust steel framework, while feeling fresh breeze coming up from the ground. Professional guide will also
Winter in Japan is just about to arrive. In this edition, we introduce you to the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's largest festivals of snow and ice, the Ouchi-juku snow festival, held in a snow-covered village that still looks just as it did in bygone days, and the Yunishikawa Onsen Kamakura Festival, where kamakuras (traditional Japanese-style igloos) are lit up at night. Welcome to the uni
