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.
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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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Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (head office: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshizumi Nezu) will cooperate with Tobu Station Service(head office: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ogata) to introduceNikko Concierge inTobu Nikko Station on the Nikko Line on Friday, November 10.
This service is intended to strengthen assistancefor foreign tourists inJapan. Similar to“Tobu Tourist Information Center Asak
Zao, Yamagata prefecture, is about three hours from Tokyo. There are many ways to enjoy the Japanese winter such as “Juhyo,” an artwork of ice and snow rarely observed in the world, activities, and onsen (hot spring). We would like to introduce the winter attractions of Zao, now that winter is approaching in Japan.
One of the largest ski resorts in Japan, and mystical Juhyo appear in th
At TOBU Tourist Information Center IKEBUKURO, staff members offer information in English and Chinese on sightseeing in Ikebukuro and tourist spots on the outskirts of Tokyo. Special train tickets are also sold at a discount rate, which enable foreign visitors to travel to Kawagoe, a popular tourist destination 30 minutes away from Ikebukuro by rail.
Tobu Railway asks foreign visitors to be sure
TOBU Railway announces the introduction of a multilingual telephone interpretation service at stations along TOBU lines and other TOBU managed facilities.
Staff members can use an interpreter (telephone operator) to provide services to foreign customers of TOBU lines and other TOBU managed facilities that require assistance in a language other than Japanese.
The service will be available at
Located about two hours from Tokyo along the TOBU Railway line is the Nikko / Kinugawa Onsen area, home to world cultural heritage “Shrines and Temples of Nikko” and famous as one of Kanto's leading hot spring resorts. This summer has seen the arrival of many attractions one after another, including the steam locomotive "Taiju" and the "Nantai" pleasure boat, taking guests on trips around nature f
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (Head office: Sumida-ku, Tokyo, President: Yoshizumi Nezu, hereinafter, Tobu Railway) and BOJ Inc. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Takahiro Noguchi, hereinafter, BEAUTY OF JAPAN) have concluded a capital and business alliance agreement for strengthening the planning and sales of tours, which utilize sightseeing resources along the Tobu Line, targeting inbound touris
From July to August, many fireworks festivals will be held near the Tobu Railway lines, spanning across Tokyo and four surrounding prefectures. Among them is the Sumida River Fireworks Festival. Held this year on Saturday, July 29, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival is Japan's oldest fireworks festival. It began when the first fireworks were launched in the year 1733, and has continued at the Sum
The area covered by Tobu Railway lines which stretch across 4 prefectures around Tokyo is where the “Samurai Route” is located. With World Heritage Nikko Toshogu Shrine where the first shogun that started the Edo Period is enshrined, Ouchi-juku where landscape of a post town of the Edo Period when samurais existed is preserved and Tsurugajo Castle where a fierce battle of the civil war that ended
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
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
