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  • Tobu Railway Launches Its Latest Model "Spacia X" Express Train with 40% Reduced CO2 Emissions Compared with the Previous Spacia Fleet

    Spacia X Offers Superior Design Features, a Modern Café Car Serving Local Bites and Brews, and You can Ride with the Nikko All Area Pass.
    Tobu Railway's latest model flagship limited express "Spacia X" trains began their inaugural run July 5, 2023. The six-car series N100 EMU "Electric Multiple Unit" trains operate on the Tobu Nikko Line from Asakusa station in Tokyo to Nikko and Kinugawa-onsen

  • Travel Back in Time to Ouchijuku, Aizu’s Traditional Post Town

    Most trips to Japan come with a must-see list: a Torii shrine gate, a Tokyo skyscraper, cherry blossoms in full bloom. Traditional streetscapes are up there too and one of the best-preserved examples can be found in Ouchijuku, a timeslip town just a couple of hours from Tokyo that’s making a name for itself as a leading tourism heritage destination.
    Ouchijuku, in the Aizu area, began to thrive

  • TOBU RAILWAY and TOKYO SKYTREE Jointly Create "DISCOVER YOUR EXCITEMENT" Video, Promoting Tokyo's Shitamachi "Downtown"

    Tobu Railway and TOKYO SKYTREE have jointly created the video "DISCOVER YOUR EXCITEMENT," introducing TOKYO SKYTREE and its Shitamachi "Downtown" environs to visitors from around the world. The main focus of the video is an impressive storyline that seamlessly connects a day spent by Baby Boomers to Gen Z, couples and singles, in the area extending from Sensoji Temple to TOKYO SKYTREE.
    The sto

  • Japan’s Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. Releases its 2023 Tourism Information Booklet: “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway”

    This 27-page handbook introduces the wonderful natural and historic sightseeing locations and experiences available along the Tobu Railway line with additional info and transportation and accommodations. It is available in four languages, including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
    Tobu Railway announces the latest edition of its guide booklet “Rail Travel in Japan

  • TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Launches Disney100-Themed Events ー “Wishing Upon the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN: Wishing Upon the Sky with 100 Years of Stories,” April 20-July 19

    Tokyo SKYTREE TOWN, operated by Tobu Tower SKYTREE and Tobu Town Solamachi will hold various events to commemorate Disney's 100th anniversary (Disney100), named "Wishing upon the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN: Wishing Upon the SKY with 100 Years of Stories" from April 20, 2023 (Thursday) to July 19, 2023 (Wednesday).
    Disney 100 decoration at TOKYO SKYTREE TEMBO GALLERIA (450 m)
    TOKYO SKYTREE
    At TOKY

  • Nikko - a combination of the familiar and the exotic, perfect for lovers of food

    Nikko, with its combination of rich history and world-famous national parks, has long been a favourite destination for both domestic and international travellers alike.
    Located in Tochigi prefecture and only less than a two-hour train ride from Asakusa, Nikko makes for a must-see part of any itinerary to Japan.
    Nikko is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Toshogu Shrin

  • TOKYO SKYTREE is growing, and this spring and summer is the time to check out everything going on around the Tokyo landmark.

    As the trees begin to blossom in Tokyo, Japan’s capital city prepares for spring and summer.
    Whilst the cherry blossom festivals are on everyone’s radar, there are plenty of other things to enjoy as things heat up in the city.
    Here are some unknown spots and new things to see in Tokyo.
    TOKYO SKYTREE is coming of age
    In 2022, TOKYO SKYTREE celebrated its 10th-year anniversary and after

  • Tobu Railway Begins Selling Mobile Version of NIKKO PASS Via Klook

    Now visitors simply show the QR code on their smartphone screen to station staff. There is no need to present a paper ticket at designated locations, as was previously required.
    On January 3, Tobu Railway began selling a mobile version of the NIKKO PASS (https://www.tobu.co.jp/en/ticket/nikko/all.html) to foreign tourists via Klook, an online travel agency. With this service, visitors simply sh

  • New Tobu Railway Tokyo Leisure Facility Openings in 2023 ー PADEL TOKYO Mizumachi, a New Padel Court Racquet Sport Facility and Garden of Earth, a New Children's Playground, Both in Downtown "East Tokyo."

    In 2023, Tobu Railway will open two new leisure facilities in Tokyo: PADEL TOKYO mizumachi, a new Padel Court Spanish-style racquet sport and Garden of the Earth, a new children’s playground. Both venues will be located in the newly developing East Tokyo area.
    TOKYO mizumachi
    The East Tokyo area is rapidly becoming the gateway from TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN to TOKYO mizumachi. TOKYO mizumachi is a

  • The East TOKYO Festival of Light launches in Tokyo, Presented by Tobu Railway Group

    The theme of this year's winter light display is "Where Tradition Meets Innovation." It's being held in East Tokyo, from Asakusa in Taito Ward to TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN in Sumida Ward, November 10-February 15.In addition to the previous year's illumination at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, TOKYO mizumachi and SUMIDA RIVER WALK, Tobu Railroad will further enhance the appeal of the area through new partnerships wi

  • Tobu Railway Introduces Nikko's Nature & Culture

    Nikko, just 2 hours north of Tokyo by TOBU Railway’s TOBU Nikko Line, offers beautiful scenery in every season and rich traditional Japanese culture. The Nikko Mountains surround the Lake Chuzenji at an altitude of 4,164 ft and have been revered as a place of sacred mountain worship for over 1,200 years. About 400 years ago, Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543 -1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate which

  • Tobu Railway Introduces Tokyo's Old & New

    Where is the best place to go in Tokyo to find both traditional culture and modern high-tech experiences? Tokyo’s Shitamachi downtown region of course! Even just a short stroll reveals the Old and the New! From the popular ASAKUSA area, famous for Sensoji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest and largest Buddhist Temple to TOKYO SKYTREE – the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower -- owned and operate

  • Tobu Railway Launches Autumn 2022 "Nikko Foliage Midnight Train" between Asakusa, Tokyo and Nikko

    Tobu Railway Limited Express Revaty
    Tobu Railway announces that they will operate a special middle-of-the-night train service, "Nikko Foliage Midnight Train," connecting Tobu Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu Nikko Station in Tochigi Prefecture. The train departs from Asakusa at 11:45 pm. The entire journey, on the Limited Express Revaty train, takes 2.5 hours and arrives at Nikko Station at 2:1

  • 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

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