When it comes to popular tourist destinations near Tokyo that are loved by international visitors, Nikko and Kinugawa in Tochigi Prefecture take the spotlight. And one of the trains connecting this ...

Tobu Railway has announced changes to the prices and benefits of its popular Nikko Pass rail passes for international visitors. These changes, reflecting updated fares by related operators, came into ...

For regular travelers to Japan, have you visited Nikkō (日光市)? The Japanese saying “Never say kekkou until you’ve seen Nikko”—kekko meaning beautiful, magnificent or “I am satisfied”—is a reflection of ...

- Fully Experience the Rich Natural Splendors that Resulted in Japan's Ancient Mountain Worship - TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 9001): Nikko, at roughly two hours from Tokyo, ...

The sleek and slightly sci-fi Tobu Spacia X train, with its streamlined nose and large, hexagonal windows, ambles through the Tokyo suburbs and a tangle of other railway lines before eventually ...

Many people fail to realise, however, that further up the steep and winding hill beyond central Nikko is a completely separate part of the town with its own special charm. Known as Okunikko, this area ...

Nikko is home to a number of shrines and temples that are registered as World Heritage Sites and is without question one of the most popular tourism sites in the world. Not only is this a place where ...

One of Tobu Railway Co.'s new Spacia X limited express trains which will begin operating on July 15, 2023, is seen at the company's Minami-Kurihashi train depot in the city of Kuki, Saitama Prefecture ...

Nikko is a popular destination for a weekend getaway from Tokyo, with plenty of hiking trails, temples and cafés to visit. The autumn season is especially beautiful with the maple leaves turning ...

Train geeks in particular will be ecstatic to hear that Tobu Railways has launched an all-new train series. The Revaty 500 is a flashy designer version of the company's previous models, and will be ...