Topics: Tourism

Artistic Snow Sculptures, Igloos, and Winter Illuminations Snow Festivals - a Great Opportunity to Enjoy the Unique Japanese Winter Scenery

28 November 2018 01:12

Winter in Japan is just about to arrive. In this edition, we introduce you to the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's largest festivals of snow and ice, the Ouchi-juku snow festival, held in a snow-covered village that still looks just as it did in bygone days, and the Yunishikawa Onsen Kamakura Festival, where kamakuras (traditional Japanese-style igloos) are lit up at night. Welcome to the uni

Revision of Price and Use Conditions for Reservation of Group Ticket for TOKYO SKYTREE® Observation Deck ～Reservation starts on Mon. Oct 1, 2018 for visit on or after Mon., Apr. 1, 2019～

21 November 2018 11:59

The TOKYO SKYTREE managed by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd. will revise the price for reservation of group tickets, either for general groups or for school activities, effective for tower visit on Monday, April 1, 2019 onwards. The detailed terms for group reservation will also be revised substantially, to make the tower experience even more convenient for group visitors.
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Beautiful Illuminations Light up the Winter Sky in Japan. Enrich Your Nightlife with Seasonal Illuminations on View for a Limited Time Only.

26 October 2018 01:59

Intricate illuminations are one of the highlights of the Japanese winter. The illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park are recognized as one of Japan’s three best light shows. Other winter illumination highlights include the lighting up of the TOKYO SKYTREESM to turn the tower into the “world’s tallest Christmas tree”, and the winter lights at Tobu World Square, where many of the world’s most famous

Enjoy Beer and Sightseeing Alongside Great Sporting Action. Must-see Spots Together with the Upcoming Once-Every-Four-Years Rugby Tournament held in Japan.

28 September 2018 02:07

In 2019, Japan will host for the first time a major rugby tournament held only once every four years. In this newsletter, we recommend some sightseeing spots and Japanese beer that can be enjoyed by visitors in locations easily accessible from the rugby venues in Tokyo and Yokohama.
◆TOKYO SKYTREETOWNSM and the Asakusa Area, Must-go for the First-Time Visitors to Tokyo
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Costume family parade and the first Halloween kids events will be held. HALLOWEEN EVENTS at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN (R)

21 September 2018 05:51

At TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, various Halloween events suitable for both children and adults will be held during the period between Monday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN will hold the “6th Halloween Family Parade” to be participated in by many families. In this parade, people dressing up in costumes ask for candies by walking around the 120-meter-long Solamachi Shotenga

Collaboration event presented by “WHERE’S WALLY?” and TOKYO SKYTREE　WHERE’S WALLY? in TOKYO SKYTREE(R)

4 September 2018 06:52

TOKYO SKYTREE will hold a collaboration event titled “WHERE’S WALLY? in TOKYO SKYTREE(R)” from Monday, September 3 to Wednesday, October 31, 2018, jointly with WHERE’S WALLY? that marked its 30th anniversary last year, whose master license is owned by StylingLife Holdings PLAZASTYLE COMPANY (head office: Shinjuku, Tokyo).
This event, to be held at TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Galleria that is 450 meters

Recommended Fall Color Locations Close to Tokyo for Enjoying Short Trip

28 August 2018 14:00

As fall deepens, leaves gradually change color. The area served by the Tobu Group of course includes Nikko, famous for its autumn foliage, but there are numerous other wonderful destinations close to Tokyo suitable for enjoying seasonal spectacles, relaxing fresh air, traditional Japanese architecture and beautiful scenery.
Fall Colors Along the Aizu Railway, a Local RailwayThe Aizu Railway ser

Enjoying Japan’s Gourmet Delights During the Upcoming Fall Season. Visit Nikko - a popular destination for seasonal delicacies

30 July 2018 05:59

Nikko / Kinugawa are well known as wonderful places to enjoy natural beauty and seasonal changes, particularly the stunning fall colors. Fall is also recognized in Japan as the best season for enjoying various flavors, including pumpkins and chestnuts, and Nikko is an excellent option for sampling these seasonal tastes. In this edition, we present information on the many options available for food

Part 3. Tochigi City, a Little Edo Town with Edo Cuisine.Use the One-Day Citizen Passport for an economical stroll.

10 July 2018 08:17

Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, is known as Little Edo. It can be reached in about 70 minutes from Asakusa, Tokyo via the Tobu Railway. The city’s streets are reminiscent of an Edo-period town and it retains the cultural tradition of boat transport. Try Japanese-style sweets and traditional food seasoned with miso. The Edo cuisine is characterized by its healthy quality. Have an economical strol

Enjoy Fall Colors Early in the Season on Irohazaka Widing Road, Setting of the Popular Manga “Initial D”. The Scenic Beauty of Nikko, One of Japan’s Favorite Locations for Tourism in Fall

29 June 2018 10:00

Nikko, in the outer reaches of the Tokyo Metropolitan region around two hours from the capital, is a historic city hosting World Heritage Sites. One of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, the area is rich in seasonal beauty, particularly in fall, where the altitude is around 1400 meters, brings the fall colors earlier than elsewhere in the region. Below are some of the recommended areas wit

Let’s stay at a private Japanese home and experience the downtown life in Japan

26 June 2018 22:38

Although it would be nice to stay at renowned or reasonable hotels during a sightseeing trip to Japan, it would also be nice to stay in private rooms and experience the unique night life of Japan.
From a minimum stay of 2-nights, you can rent private rooms in Sumida-ku, equipped with wi-fi, system kitchen, and various home electrical appliances!
You can also enjoy riding a bicycle to Asakusa

We Are Updating Our NIKKO PASSES Exclusively for International Tourists!

25 June 2018 10:28

Tobu Railway (Head office: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshizumi Nezu) is updating its passenger tickets exclusively for international tourists visiting the Nikko-Kinugawa Onsen area from July 1 (Sun), making them more straightforward, more convenient, and better-value.Update Details・NIKKO PASS all area
In addition to what is offered for the existing NIKKO ALL AREA PASS, this new pass gives a

Natural Ice Produced with Care By Craftspeople. Nikko in Summer is a great place to enjoy the soft texture of shaved ice.

31 May 2018 08:17

Nikko has been famous in Japan for more than a century as a location for cooling off in summer, and even today visitors can enjoy the rich natural surroundings. During winter, good-quality water and traditional methods are used to make hard, highly transparent ice. At this time of year, as the height of summer approaches, visitors can enjoy shaved ice products made with this carefully-made natural

Things to do in Tochigi City, Vol. 2 -Experience an autumn festival that has been held biannually since 1874-

11 May 2018 08:52

Get on the Tobu Railway at Asakusa in the Shitamachi area of Tokyo and you are around 70 minutes away from Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. Also known as Little Edo, the city has preserved its old Japanese townscape and culture shaped by maritime transport. This year is for the biannual Tochigi Autumn Festival. Take this opportunity to see the gorgeously decorated and moving dashi floats. We pres

Take a stroll in Kimono and experience a traditional festival at “Little Edo, Kawagoe”

2 May 2018 11:00

It takes just 30 minutes by train from Ikebukuro, Tokyo to get to Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture. During the Samurai days of the Edo Era, Kawagoe flourished as a merchant town, sending supplies to Edo (today’s Tokyo). Traditional warehouse buildings still line the streets to this day to create a yesteryear atmosphere. It is now a popular tourism destination, affectionately known as “Little Edo

How to purchase good-value passes

27 April 2018 07:55

There are good-value passes to enjoy sightseeing spots along Tobu Railway, such as the world’s tallest tower TOKYO SKYTREE, and Nikko which is famous for world heritage temples and shrines!
Those Good-value passes can be purchased at ticket vending machines.
We will show you how to purchase the passes!
Get the good-value passes, and enjoy your trip to Tokyo and Nikko!
 　
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Outdoor Activity Trips to Enjoy in Nikko, in the Suburbs of Tokyo

29 March 2018 07:08

Nikko, at roughly two hours from Tokyo, abounds with both the shrines and temples that are World Cultural Heritage Sites and other buildings rich with historical significance. Hot springs can be enjoyed year-round. In all respects, it is a booming tourist destination, popular among travelers.
Nikko also has a history as a holy site for Japan’s ancient mountain worship, and beyond the World Cult

Enjoying the Early Summer in a River Valley Sculpted by Nature. Recommended Water Activities in the Kinugawa Area.

28 March 2018 11:09

Nikko and Kinugawa, areas surrounded by rich natural scenery, allow visitors not only to experience World Heritage Sites, but also to enjoy rafting, canyoning and other water activities beginning from the early summer onwards. The Kinugawa River is particularly famous for the dynamic beauty of its natural river valley, where, from early summer, various water activities give visitors the opportunit

Spring in Nikko: The Cherry Blossom Season Arrives 300-year-old Cherry Trees and Cherry Blossom Confectionary

8 March 2018 03:22

Nikko, an ancient town full of historical sites including the World Heritage site of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko, is just around two hours from Tokyo, and is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations. In spring, famous cherry blossom trees bloom all over and some of them are even three centuries old. Visitors can enjoy the spectacular flower show simply by walking from the station. Bet

A DAY IN NIKKO by TOBU RAILWAY wins Grand Prix at North Kanto Inbound Awards

1 March 2018 05:19

Utsunomiya, Japan – February 28th, 2018 A DAY IN NIKKO by TOBU RAILWAY announced today that it has been named Grand Prix Winner in The Most Attractive Tourism Video at the North Kanto Inbound Awards.
In its premier year, the North Kanto Inbound Awards aim to advance inbound tourism in the North Kanto region of Japan, which span Tochigi, Gunma, Ibaraki, and Saitama. The Awards recognize organiza