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Tobu to Open Asakusa Tobu Hotel on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 　Bookings will begin on the Tobu Hotel Management’s website from Monday, February 10
7 February 2020 13:38
Tobu Hotel Management Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Atsushi Shigeta), an affiliate of Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshizumi Nezu), is preparing to open a hotel in front of Tobu Skytree Line Asakusa Station. The facilities and services of the hotel will be limited to those necessary for accommodations. Recently, Tobu Hotel Managem
Make Many Cute Memories of your Trip Visit Koedo-Kawagoe in Spring to Enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival and Sweet Potatoes
14 January 2020 06:59
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
Luxury Winter Accommodation, from Hidden Inns to Entertainment Spots Travel out from the City to Nikko, Kinugawa and Aizu
10 December 2019 08:21
During winter, we recommend visiting Nikko, which is approximately two hours by train from Tokyo, as well as hot spring inns in Aizuwakamatsu and Kitakata, which are easily accessed from Nikko. We also introduce the Yunishigawa Kamakura (Japanese-style igloo) Festival, winter activities in Nikko City, hidden inns which are great for couples, and other accommodation options appropriate for people o
Tobu selects “TOKYO mizumachi” as Name of New Complex under Elevated Railway Tracks and“Sumida River Walk” as Name of New Footbridge Spanning the Sumida River
29 November 2019 01:25
Tobu Railway (Headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo) is promoting a prosperous waterside development connecting Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree Town in collaboration with Sumida Ward for the purpose of creating an attractive space in Tokyo. It is pleased to announce that it has selected the name, “TOKYO mizumachi” for the complex to be opened under the elevated railway tracks between Asakusa Station and Tok
THE RITZ-CARLTON, NIKKO SET TO OPEN ITS DOOR ON MAY 22, 2020
21 November 2019 16:33
Located within Nikko National Park, the hotel welcomes visitors to the Okunikko highlands with the brand’s first Japanese hot-spring experience
Visit the Area around the TOKYO SKYTREE, a Tokyo landmark, to experience Japan’s National Sport, Arts and Culture
15 November 2019 08:35
TOKYO SKYTREEistheworld’s tallest tower. This month, we introduce various destinations for experiencing Japanese culture in the area around the foot of the tower. Options include tours, popular with foreign visitors, for learning about Japan’s national sport of sumo, a museum full of Japanese swords, and an art gallery showcasing the works of world-famous ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock print) artist
Experience the Traditional Crafts of Edo The Appealing Beauty and Skillful techniques of Amezaiku (Candy Art)
4 October 2019 02:31
Asakusa, Tokyo, is part of the Shitamachi, an area of Tokyo famous for its local traditions, craftsmanship and proud distinctive culture. Since the Edo Period, Asakusa has prospered as a center of many trades. The culture of craftsmanship remains strong today. First-person craftexperiences are recently extremely popular among foreign visitors to the district, with visitors trying their hand at cra
The natural beauty of fall destinations in Tatebayashi & Ashikaga area
3 September 2019 13:03
In this edition, we introduce Ashikaga &Tatebayashi area, reachable in only around one hour from Asakusa Station on board the Limited Express Ryomo. Highlights include the flowers of Tatebayashi, which include azaleas and moss phlox, as well as the Ashikaga Flower Park, destinations which are beautiful not only in spring but also in fall, when red leaves fill the Momiji Valley, fall colors are
Travelling deep into Asakusa with the help of shafu. Rickshaw pullers recommend Asakusa highlights
1 August 2019 09:16

Today, we are going to introduce the Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE area, one of Japan’s leading tourist destinations. The area’s rickshaw pullers, known in Japanese as shafu, are extremely knowledgeable about the area and can help you make the most out of your holiday, taking you to out-of-the-way spots for great photos and long-standing recommended local merchants, provide great service to domest
A once-every-four-year sporting event and an in-depth look at Japan’s culture Recommended spots for sampling the traditional culture of working people in Tokyo
5 July 2019 11:38
There is just one year to go before Japan hosts a once-every-four year sporting event. In this edition of our newsletter, we introduce the popular Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, a convenient neighborhood to experience the traditional culture of working people in the Edo period, with easy access from the new national stadium that will serve as the event’s main venue. Asakusa offers opportunities
New Pier Embassy Villa Memorial Parks at Lake Chuzenji,Nikko Tochigi-Prefecture Japan, open on June 1
14 June 2019 10:13
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.

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Travel to Nikko and Aizu to Combine an Early Experience of Fall at Japan’s Highest Lake with an Introduction to Samurai Culture
3 June 2019 09:03
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

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