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  • A dream Stay for Railway Fans in Hokkaido, Japan! Train Simulator Room Opens at the Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo!

    Tobu Railway, the operator of the simulator cab (short for cabin), and Tobu Ryokuchi, the operator of the Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo, have opened a train simulator room! From January 28, 2022 through February 28, 2022, guests and hotel visitors can try out the simulator for a modest price per group - one group per day, up to three persons per group, for up to three hours (details below). A sepa

  • 5 underrated photogenic destinations in wintertime Nikko, Japan

    5 underrated photogenic destinations in wintertime Nikko, Japan
    Nestled on the edge of a national park, Nikko is a small town where travellers can experience a rare side of Japan where history and nature perfectly blend together in the heart of Tochigi Prefecture. In the early 8thcentury, Nikko was the backbone of Buddhist and Shinto worship in Japan. To this day it remains one of the country’s

  • Ashikaga Flower Park Celebrates 20 Years of Spectacular Seasonal Light-Ups

    Just 70 Minutes North of Tokyo by Tobu Railways, this 25-Acre Floral Fantasia is Recognized as One of Japan’s Top Three Winter Illumination Spots.

    Ashikaga Rose Garden Tunnel Lights @ Ashikaga Flower Park
    This year (2021) marks the 20thAnniversary of Winter Illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park. The nearly 100,000 square meter / 25-acre floral fantasia, just 70-minutes north of Tokyo via

  • The Charming, Well-Preserved "Little Edo" Town of Koedo Kawagoe, is Even More Compelling in the Brilliance of Mid-November Autumn Foliage


    Just half-an-hour northwest from Tokyo's Ikebukuro station, along the Tobu Tojo Line, is the charming, well-preserved Koedo or "Little Edo" town of Kawagoe. Any time of year, this is a splendid, convenient Tokyo daytrip, but in Mid-November, when the maples are fiery red and the ginkgoes are golden yellow, it is a truly special experience.

    Kawagoe Kita-in Temple, 15-minutes by foot from

  • Must visit cycling destinations in Tokyo and beyond

    Japan is a dream destination for travellers who want to make their way around by bike. Not only a country with a unique culture and delicious food, Japan has a great climate for cycling and incredible landscapes waiting to be explored giving cyclists options for urban cycling to rural bike-packing adventures.
    From cycling through downtown Tokyo to packing your bike up and jumping aboard the Tob

  • New and Seasonal Special Experiences in Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; 2 hours north of Tokyo along the Tobu Railway line

    Exciting activities await visitors to Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen this summer! This is a cultural and hot spring resort area, just two hours north of Tokyo along the Tobu Railway line.

    SL Taiju Steam Locomotive
    Tobu Railways will begin operating a daily, vintage steam locomotive service from late July. This nostalgic train called SL Taiju (https://www.tobu.co.jp/en/sightseeing/nikko_kinugaw

  • Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. releases its 2021 tourism information booklet – “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway,” introducing wonderful, natural, and historical sightseeing locations and experiences along the Tobu Railway line.


    Tobu Railway announces the latest edition of its guide booklet “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway” just released for 2021!
    (※In four languages including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese)

    The booklet introduces the wonderful, natural, and historical sightseeing experiences that visitors encounter along Tobu Railway routes with information on transport

  • TOKYO SKYTREE Launched W1SH RIBBON DISCOVER & CONNECT THE WORLD, a Campaign Featuring the Tree of Hope W1sh Ribbon Monument

    Promoting Global Unity, Solidarity and Equality ... It was Created in conjunction with its W1sh Ribbon Project and Accompanied by an Energetic Music Video Directed by Renowned Japan-based International Photographer, Leslie Kee.

    One of Japan's most popular landmarks, TOKYO SKYTREE, the world's tallest tower, celebrated Earth Day with a colorful new W1SH RIBBON DISCOVER & CONNECT THE WORL

  • The Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival Celebrates the Arrival of Springtime in Kawagoe, Japan

    Kawagoe is a Traditional & Lively Koedo or "Little Edo" city just 30 minutes north of Tokyo along the Tobu Tojo Line. The Spring Festival, held the end of March through the beginning of May, is an Annual, Cultural Highlight. [This year, some events may be modified due to COVID-19 restrictions.]

    From the last Saturday in March (March 27, 2021) until May 5, "Children's Day," the traditi

  • Nikko: A gateway for Zen, nature and relaxation

    With talks of travel to Japan to recommence in 2021, now is the time to plan your next trip. After flying in and enjoying the sights of the busy capital cities, you might feel the need to slow down, take a breath of fresh air and experience some ‘Zen’ vibes. Just a 2-hour train ride on the Tobu Railway from the hustle-bustle of Tokyo, you can find the small town of Nikko sitting on the edge of a g

  • AC Hotel by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Opened July 9, 2020

    TOKYO, Japan - Aug. 6, 2020 - Tobu Railway Co, Ltd. announces the Thursday, July 9, 2020 opening of the AC Hotel by Marriott Tokyo Ginza. This experiential lifestyle leisure and business hotel is for travelers who appreciate both value for money and immersive cultural experience. Located in the heart of Tokyo's busy Ginza shopping district, the hotel offers a combination of quality, timeless Europ

  • Enjoy the Four Seasons along the Tobu Railway The Best Scenic Views at any Time of Year

    In this edition, we present recommended destinations and activities ideal for enjoying seasonal scenic highlights along the Tobu Railway. As well as Tokyo, our recommendations cover the castle town of Kawagoe, around 30 minutes from Tokyo by train, and the natural beauty of World Heritage listed Nikko, two hours from the capital. Each of the four seasons has its own unique appeal for you to discov

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