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  • TOKYO SKYTREE® is Now Selling Premium Traditional Performing Arts Experiences

    These Premium Experiences, Specifically for Inbound Visitors, will be held at the Observation Deck on Select Dates in November and December 2024.
    On October 4, 2024, TOKYO SKYTREE began selling Premium Experience Traditional Performing Arts Programs for overseas visitors. These special programs will be held at the Observation Deck on select dates in November and December 2024 (see below). They

  • Explore Nikko’s Autumn Top Three Must-Visit Spots with TOBU Railway

    As the vibrant colours of autumn arrive, TOBU Railway invites travellers to experience the breathtaking beauty of Nikkothrough its special autumn train tourism offerings. With the crisp air and stunning seasonal foliage, Nikko becomes a top destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. This autumn, TOBU is highlighting its scenic train routes to enhance the visitor experience by o

  • Tobu Railway Group's Tobu Kogyo Division Has Renovated the Kotoku Cattle Farm in Nikko National Park and Reopened it as of July 1, 2024

    Brown, Swiss Cattle Grazing at Kotoku Farm
    In order to maximize the tourism value of Nikko's "International Eco-Resort," the Tobu Group is enhancing the tourism experience through regional cooperation. As part of these efforts, Tobu Railway's Kogyo division has renovated and reopened Kotoku Farm, a unique cattle farm in Nikko National Park. Cattle grazing is being held at Kotoku for the first t

  • Tobu Railway Is Operating the "Oze Night Train 23:45" On Select Dates in August, September, and October 2024!

    Mt. Aizu-Komagatake
    This Special Night Adventure Train, which has been Operating on Select Summer and Autumn dates since 1987, is the Perfect Way to Access Early-Morning-Magnificently-Misty-and Magical Hiking in Oze, a National Park in Japan's Tohoku region.
    Mt. Aizu-Komagatake
    Tobu Railway announces that in late summer/early autumn 2024, it is once again, operating its special "Oze Night

  • TOKYO SKYTREE®, operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, is holding its first collaboration event with the TV animation "Pokémon."

    Pokemon Horizons Decorations
    The three-month-long extravaganza called "Pokémon Horizons: The Series POKÉMON in TOKYO SKYTREE®" is running from June 25 (Tuesday) to September 24 (Tuesday), 2024
    Pokemon Horizons Decorations
    TOKYO SKYTREE®, operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, is holding its first collaboration event with the TV animation "Pokémon." The three-month-long extravaganza called "Pokém

  • Japan’s Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. Releases its 2024 Tourism Information Booklet: “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway”

    Tobu Railway announces the latest edition of its guide booklet “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway,” just released in January 2024! It is available in four languages, including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
    The booklet introduces the wonderful natural and historic sightseeing experiences that visitors will encounter along Tobu Railway’s routes, with informat

  • TOKYO SKYTREE®, the World's Tallest Freestanding Broadcast Tower, Makes Two Announcements:

    Sky Restaurant 634 (musashi) [1] Its "Sky Restaurant 634" Musashi Has Opened its Special Private "Grand Room" for Public Use, as of May 23, 2023[2] Its Sumida River Fireworks Festival Special Opening Night Event will be held on Saturday, July 27, 6:00-8:30PM at Skytree's Observation Deck, 350 Meters Above. Only 634 lucky advance registrants will be able to partake in this exclusive viewing of the

  • Nikko Takatoku Camping Station Opened May 1st in the Kinugawa area of Tochigi Prefecture

    This new campground, a joint venture between Tobu Railway and Cross Project Group, brings a "new camping style," to Takatoku-Nakaiwa River Park in Nikko City. Travel there by train and bring nothing with you! It's a "Rent it All" site.
    Kinugawa Rent It All Camping "Nikko Takatoku Camping Station"
    On May 1, 2024, Tobu Railway and Cross Project Group, Inc. – with expertise in operating outdoor

  • Announcing the Renewal and Reopening of TOKYO SKYTREE® SHOP and Extended Hours for TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck

    Skytree Medal Commemorative (Gift Shop item)
    TOKYO SKYTREE SHOP, Located on the 5th floor of TOKYO SKYTREE®, has Reopened on March 19, 2024 after an in-depth Renewal, and TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck is now Open for Extended Hours from Monday, April 1, 2024.
    Sora-chan Stuffed Doll (Gift Shop item)
    TOKYO SKYTREE® has completely renovated its 5th floor official store "SKYTREE SHOP." The g

  • Tobu Railway Makes Japan's First Demonstration Experiment Using Biofuel in a Steam Locomotive

    With the Aims to Preserve Japan's Railroad Cultural Heritage, Reach Toward Future Carbon Neutrality, and Promote More Sustainable Tourism, Tobu Railway is Experimenting with Replacing Part of its Coal Fuel Used by its SL Taiju Steam Locomotive with Bio-Coke Derived from Plant-based Materials. SL Taiju Passing Rice Fields
    Tobu Railway has begun a demonstration experiment to replace part of its

  • Great-value Combo Plans for SKYTREE & Japanese Cultural Experiences ー Tips on How to Make the Most of SKYTREE Enjoy Pack

    TOKYO SKYTREE, operated by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE, offers SKYTREE Enjoy Pack, a great-value combo package that helps you enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN and its surrounding areas all day long.
    TOKYO SKYTREE (spring)
    SKYTREE Enjoy Pack includes admission tickets to the TOKYO SKYTREE observation decks (Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria) and tickets for various activities. This special package, offered by TOK

  • Trial of International Baggage Delivery Service for Foreign Tourists at Asakusa Tobu Hotel

    Asakusa Tobu Hotel
    Tobu Railway (headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo) and Tobu Hotel Management (headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo), in cooperation with OSS (headquartered in Osaka, Osaka) which provides comprehensive logistics management services, launched a trial international baggage delivery service for foreign tourists at Asakusa Tobu Hotel on Friday, December 1, 2023.
    Deluxe Triple Room (Asaku

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