Topics: Tourism

  • “TAX REFUND COUNTER” Opens at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN on Nov. 29, 2017, to Enhance Convenience of Foreign Tourists

    TOBU RAILWAY CO., LTD., TOBU TOWER SKYTREE CO., LTD. and TOBU TOWN SOLAMACHI CO., LTD. are jointly promoting their “Shitamachi (traditional old town area with feudal Edo atmosphere) Wonderland” plan toward a new era as five years have passed since TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN was opened.
    As part of the plan, “TAX REFUND COUNTER” was opened at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, to allow t

  • Introducing the Beauty of Takaragawa Onsen, Nikko, and Kinugawa Onsen

    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.
    TakaragawaOnsen (Gunma Prefectur

  • INSPIRED BY ITS EUROPEAN DESIGN SENSIBILITY, AC HOTELS MAKES ITS BRAND ENTRY IN ASIA-PACIFIC WITH AC BY MARRIOTT TOKYO GINZA

    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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  • Introducing Nikko Concierge in Tobu Nikko Station on Friday, November 10!

    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

  • At Zao, enjoy the “Juhyo,” an artwork of ice and snow, and Yukimi Onsen

    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 the winter

  • Tobu Railway Opens TOBU Tourist Information Center IKEBUKURO at Ikebukuro Station

    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 Introduces Multilingual Telephone Interpretation Service in Nine Languages!

    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

  • Nature-rich tourist destination, about two hours from Tokyo Nikko Kinugawa Onsen

    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 and BOJ strengthen product development targeting tourists from Europe, the US, and Australia

    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

  • Finally, the steam locomotive Taiju is brought back into service!

    A steam locomotive is operated to Kinugawa Onsen, one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Japan!A steam locomotive has commenced operation on August 10th, 2017. It runs through the attractive area known as Kinugawa Onsen, one of the most famous hot springs in Japan, and also close to Nikko with its world heritages.
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    http://www.tobujapantrip.com/en/tourism/nikko_kinugawa/172.html<

  • Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival - Held on Saturday, July 29

    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

  • Trip to World Heritage Sites and Post Towns on the “Samurai Route”

    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

  • [Cherry blossom]360°video is currently being published

    We released 360-degree videos of three of the leading cherry-blossom spots in the Kanto area, "Sumida Park," "Satte Gongendo’s bank of cherry trees," and the sakura trees lining "Kawagoe Shingashi River." The videos were shot using a 360-degree camera after the blossoms became fully bloomed, allowing viewers to have a realistic cherry-blossom viewing experience, as if they're actually visiting the

  • ”Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway” Booklet with many charming sightseeing spots information along Tobu Railway

    There are beautiful scenes along Tobu Railway such as Cherry blossom, fireworks, autumn leaves, and snowfield!Travel around these beautiful scenes and sight spots by train.Tobu Railway line connects many charming sightseeing spots crowded throughout the year, including the world's tallest tower TOKYO SKYTREE, the world heritage location Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and Kawagoe, an area where classic ware

  • Limited time cherry-blossom sweets information to enjoy Tokyo to your heart's content, recommended for the spring cherry-blossom season

    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

  • The debut of the steam locomotive ‘TAIJU’ along Tobu Kinugawa Line

    The steam locomotive ‘TAIJU’ will debut on August 10, 2017! This event has the historical aspect since the revival of the steam locomotive along Tobu Line is for the first time in this half-century. The steam locomotive ‘TAIJU’ makes you enjoy retro atmosphere of the period when the steam locomotive operates energetically.
    The stage of the revival is Nikko-Kinugawa areas. Nikko is famous for it

  • Cherry Blossoms, Wisteria, and Other Springtime Flower-Viewing Information Around Tokyo: This Will Tempt Visitors to Snap Photos

    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

  • The Lonely Planet guidebook for Nikko has finally been released!

    The Lonely Planet guidebook for Nikko has finally been released!
    Shrines and temples, nature, eating, festivals…
    You can find out everything about Nikko!
    Don’t miss it!
    URL　http://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/pdf/20161212discover.pdf

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