Topics: Tourism

  • Kinugawa Onsen Celebrates its 330th Anniversary AND Kawagoe City Celebrates its 100th Anniversary - Both with Fireworks!

    Kinugawa Onsen's "Hyakka Ryouran Hanabi - Kinugawa Enka" Fireworks will be held Every Saturday from Now through December. Kawagoe City's 10,000 Fireworks Display will be held on August 20, 2002.Kinugawa Onsen Fireworks
    Fireworks are symbol of summer in Japan, but this year, two locations along the Tobu Railway, will be celebrating a bit more than usual.
    Kinugawa Onsen, located approximately

  • Tobu Railway to Introduce its Latest N100 Series of Limited Express Spacia X Trains in July 2023

    Tobu Railway Spacia X N100 trainThe New Six-Car Trains will Operate on the Route between Asakusa, Tokyo and Nikko & Kinugawa Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture. They will Now Include Travelers' Choice Seating Options, such as the "Cockpit Suite," Resembling Private Jet Seating, and the "Cockpit Lounge," Featuring a Relaxing Café Counter Depicting Nikko Motifs. Once in Nikko, Travelers Can Continue Be

  • Summer In The "Little Edo" Town Of Kawagoe

    In the "Little Edo" town of Kawagoe, Experience the Shinto Illness-Shunning Ritual of Chiniwa Kuguri; Stay in the Villa Annex to a Historic House, Set Within a Gorgeous, 150-Year-Old Japanese Garden; Enjoy the 30th Anniversary Fireworks Display – Returning After a 3-Year Covid-Initiated Hiatus.Chinowa Kuguri at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine
    From June 30 – July 10, visitors to the lovely, "Little Edo"

  • TOKYO SKYTREE Celebrates Its 10th anniversary! Let's Pay Homage to this Japanese Landmark and World's Tallest Freestanding Broadcast Tower

    On Sunday, May 22, 2022, TOKYO SKYTREE and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN will celebrate their 10th anniversary. In conjunction with this memorable day, special events will be held at TOKYO SKYTREE, the world's tallest freestanding broadcast tower, and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN from April to June. Let's look back on the 10-year history of TOKYO SKYTREE, as this new symbol of Tokyo and Japan continues to work with th

  • Three ways to Immerse Yourself in Nature at Nikko and Kinugawa

    Hidden amongst the greenery of Tochigi Prefecture’s largest national park, Nikko and Kinugawa, located north of Tokyo, Japan, known for its abundance of nature and scenery. Sitting only around a 2-hours train ride from central Tokyo by using Tobu Railway, these small towns offer the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, break away from the crowds and really get stuck in some e

  • Three one-of-a-kind ways to enjoy cherry blossoms around TOKYO SKYTREE

    Known for its delicate beauty, cherry blossoms are one of Japan's most iconic appeal points and a must-see for many travellers when visiting during the spring. A flower tied to Japan’s identity and culture, a yearly visit to the park to enjoy the view during full bloom is a tradition for many.
    If you’re in Japan in the springtime, here are three ways to make the most of the cherry blossom seaso

  • 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 Tob

  • 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 Kawagoe

  • 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 LocomotiveTobu 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_kinugawa/sl/) –

  • 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 transportation an

  • 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 WORLD ca

  • 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 traditional

  • 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

  • Visit Long-established Purveyors of Eel and Soy Sauce in Kawagoe

    Kawagoe has prospered through trade with Edo (now Tokyo) for more than 300 years. The streets of the city, referred to as “Little Edo”, still include traces of times past. Below we introduce a purveyor of eel, a delicacy loved since the Edo Period, and the accompanying soy sauce, long a specialty of Kawagoe. You can reach Kawagoe in as little as 26 minutes from Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Why not visit an

  • Spring 2020: A New Tokyo Destination Opens 　1 Night 2 Day Tour includes Sumida River Cherry Trees and the Shitamachi Sights

    In this edition, we introduce ‘TOKYO mizumachi and ‘Footbridge connecting Tokyo Skytree SUMIDA RIVER WALK', a future highlight of the shitamachi district opening this spring, and a spot by the Sumida River recognized as a great location for cherry blossom viewing since Japan’s Edo period Why not enjoy the food, shopping and accommodation options in addition to the blossoms along the riverbanks?

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