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Cattle grazing was reintroduced at Kotoku Farm for the first time in five years, and viewing these rare, brown Swiss cattle is now a relaxing pastime for Park Visitors.

In order to maximize the tourism value of Nikko's "International Eco-Resort," the Tobu Group is enhancing the tourism experience through regional cooperation. As part of these efforts, Tobu Railway's Kogyo division has renovated and reopened Kotoku Farm, a unique cattle farm in Nikko National Park. Cattle grazing is being held at

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

TOKYO SKYTREE®, operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, is holding its first collaboration event with the TV animation "Pokémon." 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. The event is centered on the TEMBO GALLERIA, 450 m

This new campground, a joint venture between Tobu Railway and Cross Project Group, brings a "new camping style," to Takatoku-Nakaiwa River Park in Nikko City. Travel there by train and bring nothing with you! It's a "Rent it All" site.

On May 1, 2024, Tobu Railway and Cross Project Group, Inc. – with expertise in operating outdoor businesses across Japan – opened "Nikko Takatoku Camping Station" at Takatoku-Nakaiwa River Park in Nikko City, near Shin Takatoku Station on the Tobu Kinugawa Line. Up

The Limited Express Train Service to Nikko, Tochigi Pref Will Introduce Two Additional Spacia X Train Sets, So Even More Travelers Can Use their Service. This will be Accompanied by More Appropriate Pricing for Premium Seating.

Beginning Saturday, March 16, 2024, Tobu Railway will introduce two new Spacia X train sets! The private Limited Express Train Service Operating between Tobu Asakusa Station in Tokyo and Tobu Nikko Station will now run a total of four train sets on six round trips daily so

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 story showcases Senso-ji, the oldest and largest temple in Tokyo, its Nakamise-dori street -- with its tradi

"Wishing Upon TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN: Wishing Upon the Sky with 100 Years of Stories," Through July 19!

Tokyo SKYTREE TOWN®, operated by Tobu Tower SKYTREE and Tobu Town Solamachi holding various events to commemorate Disney's 100th anniversary (Disney100), named "Wishing upon TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN®: Wishing Upon the SKY with 100 Years of Stories" through Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

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At TOKYO SKYTREE®, the TEMBO KAIRO, 450 meters above ground level, is decorated with beloved Disney and Pixar c

 TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, operated by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE CO., LTD and TOBU TOWN SOLAMACHI CO. LTD, will host several events during the US Spring Break. From March 1 (Wed) to April 9 (Sun), 2023, a special lighting called Mai will be turned on to make TOKYO SKYTREE look like the world's tallest cherry tree! At the same time, there will be a meet and greet with TOKYO SKYTREE's official character, Sorakara-chan, in a special springtime costume.In addition, TOKYO Solamachi® will hold its annual "TOKYO So

Nikko Pass Booking App

On January 3, Japan's 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 show their smartphone screens to station staff. There is no need to present a paper ticket at designated locations, as was previously required.

Surrounded by unadulterated nature, designated as a UNESCO World heritage site, and prized for its soba, sake,

From November 10, 2022 to February 15, 2023, Tobu Railway presen

Tobu Limited Express Revaty Train at Nikko Station

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 2:16 am. However, there is no need to get off the train so early. Travelers can rest up in t

The 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 Beyond the World Heritage Area to Enjoy Outdoor Activities on Lake Chuzenji and throughout the Picturesque Oku-Nikko Region. 

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Just 70 Minutes North of Tokyo by Tobu Railways, this 23-Acre Floral Fantasia is Recognized as One of Japan's Top Winter Illumination Spots.

This year (2021) marks the 20^th Anniversary of Winter Illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park. The nearly 100,000 square meter / 25-acre floral fantasia, just 70-minutes north of Tokyo via Tobu Railways, has been ranked by General incorporated association YAKEI Convention & Visitors Bureau as the top place in Japan for viewing seasonal light-ups for six consec

In Japan's Nikko and Kinugawa-onsen areas, 2 Hours North of Tokyo along the Tobu Railway Nikko and Kinugawa Lines, Special Moon-Viewing Festivities with Autumn Light-ups will be held from September to November.

There is a Japanese expression Aki no Yonaga, which literally means "long autumn night." This year, despite Covid-19, two popular, annual, celebratory light-up events, illuminating the autumn night, will be held in the Nikko-Kinugawa area, along Tobu Railway's Nikko and Kinugawa Lines.

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