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  • T-home KEI Adds Breakfast and Rickshaw Experiences

    Now you can enjoy two new services at T-home KEI: an exclusive breakfast and a rickshaw ride. The additions bring greater convenience to mornings and a distinctive way to explore Tokyo’s Asakusa area. Breakfast can be enjoyed at the property’s on-site restaurant or in the comfort of guests’ rooms. Meanwhile, a collaboration with rickshaw operator Ebisuya brings sightseeing directly to the property

  • Tokyo and Around Tokyo: Discover Japan’s Dazzling Winter Lights with TOBU’s Digital Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination Ticket

     Travellers can now enjoy one of Japan’s most celebrated winter attractions – Ashikaga Flower Park’s “Hikari no Hana no Niwa (‘The Garden of Illuminated Flowers’)” illumination – with TOBU’s new Digital Illumination Ticket, available on KKday from 15 November 2025 to 15 February 2026. The ticket bundles a discounted Tobu Railway round-trip fare with a discounted night-time admission, offering a co

  • Experience the Enchanting 'PRINCESS KAGUYA' Light-Up Event in Asakusa!

    A brand-new illumination event, "PRINCESS KAGUYA," was introduced in March 2025, bringing a unique Japanese-inspired light-up experience to Tokyo! The first-ever edition of this spectacular event will be held on the rooftop terrace of Asakusa EKIMISE, directly connected to Asakusa Station. From here, visitors can enjoy a mesmerizing view of Tokyo Skytree, beautifully emerging from an artificial se

  • Tobu Railway Group Opens Two New Nikko Pass Sales Locations in Central Tokyo: at the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel Ginza Tobu Hotel and the AC Hotel by Marriott Tokyo Ginza.

    From December 10 , 2024, Tobu Railway Group began selling its Nikko Pass all area at the front desk of both the Courtyard Marriott Ginza Tobu Hotel and the AC Hotel Tokyo Ginza by Marriott. By selling the pass in the center of Tokyo, Tobu Railway aims to promote the purchase of the Nikko Pass to foreign tourists staying in central Tokyo.
    As of December 10, 2024, Tobu Railway Group began sellin

  • TOKYO SKYTREE®, operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, is holding its first collaboration event with the TV animation "Pokémon."

    Pokemon Horizons Decorations
    The three-month-long extravaganza called "Pokémon Horizons: The Series POKÉMON in TOKYO SKYTREE®" is running from June 25 (Tuesday) to September 24 (Tuesday), 2024
    Pokemon Horizons Decorations
    TOKYO SKYTREE®, operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, is holding its first collaboration event with the TV animation "Pokémon." The three-month-long extravaganza called "Pokém

  • TOKYO SKYTREE®, the World's Tallest Freestanding Broadcast Tower, Makes Two Announcements:

    Sky Restaurant 634 (musashi) [1] Its "Sky Restaurant 634" Musashi Has Opened its Special Private "Grand Room" for Public Use, as of May 23, 2023[2] Its Sumida River Fireworks Festival Special Opening Night Event will be held on Saturday, July 27, 6:00-8:30PM at Skytree's Observation Deck, 350 Meters Above. Only 634 lucky advance registrants will be able to partake in this exclusive viewing of the

  • Announcing the Renewal and Reopening of TOKYO SKYTREE® SHOP and Extended Hours for TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck

    Skytree Medal Commemorative (Gift Shop item)
    TOKYO SKYTREE SHOP, Located on the 5th floor of TOKYO SKYTREE®, has Reopened on March 19, 2024 after an in-depth Renewal, and TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck is now Open for Extended Hours from Monday, April 1, 2024.
    Sora-chan Stuffed Doll (Gift Shop item)
    TOKYO SKYTREE® has completely renovated its 5th floor official store "SKYTREE SHOP." The g

  • Trial of International Baggage Delivery Service for Foreign Tourists at Asakusa Tobu Hotel

    Asakusa Tobu Hotel
    Tobu Railway (headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo) and Tobu Hotel Management (headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo), in cooperation with OSS (headquartered in Osaka, Osaka) which provides comprehensive logistics management services, launched a trial international baggage delivery service for foreign tourists at Asakusa Tobu Hotel on Friday, December 1, 2023.
    Deluxe Triple Room (Asaku

  • Partial Adjustments to Tobu Railway Limited Express Train ”Spacia X” Special Seating Charges

    Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo; Yutaka Tsuzuki, president) will introduce two new Spacia X train sets, operating a total of four train sets on six round trips daily so that even more customers can use the express train following timetable adjustments that are to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Some of the special seating charges will also be adjusted. Tobu Railwa

  • Tobu Railway's Hosts "Tokyo Downtown Tour: Bamboo Lighting."

    This Series of Bamboo Lighting Events Taking Place now, from November 9, 2023 to January 31, 2024, along the Sumida River Walk and in the "Soyokaze Hiroba" (Breeze Plaza) area of Sumida Park in Downtown "Shitamachi" Tokyo.
    The Sumida Riverwalk is the pedestrian walkway that opened in summer 2020 along Tobu Railway's Sumida River railroad bridge. From November 9, 2023 to January 31, 2024 it wil

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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 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

  • 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

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