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Hi, we are thinking of doing a family trip in the future to Japan but my daughter who has a condition that affects her legs will not cope with walking all the time, meaning that she is going to need some kind of mobility device – preferably electric – to help her get around. I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start with planning a trip or…
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Hi Marni,
I have MS and have difficulty walking extended distances. Before I went to Japan with my family, I ended up buying a used, battery-powered, Pride GoGo three-wheel mobility scooter. It worked out great! I was easily able to navigate around multiple cities and hotels. We are located in Portland, OR, USA.
You can read about my experience…
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Hi!
It is possible to rent wheelchairs or scooters to use in Japan, but I have only seen adult-sized ones. May I ask how old your daughter is?
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Public transportation in Tokyo and Kyoto
I am a wheelchair user and will visit Japan for the first time in April (so it’ll be busy season). How accessible are buses and subways in Tokyo and Kyoto; how easy is it to get around using public transportation instead of using taxis? Are there apps I should download and use for both public transportation and for taxis?
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Good to hear visiting Japan.
About transportation by train, Accessible Japan site mentioned.
So pls check it.
Many travelers who use wheelchair visit Japan.
Normally they use electric wheelchair.
They use google maps for select transportation methods.
They said sometime difficult to find elevator, so they need to walk for finding.
Some normal Taxi…
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I was in Japan last April. Public transportation is good with a wheelchair. Some stations are huge and the most difficult part is knowing where to go. Public taxis usually have a ramp to get on but spaces are limited so you have to check in before and many many many taxi drivers are not used to use the ramp so they seem uncomfortable and…
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Walker and Wheelchair??
Hi! I am going to Japan in late October. Fly to Tokyo then get on a cruise that stops at quite a few different places.
My worry is that I am struggling with my walker and know I will probably need a wheelchair soon. Will know more in 2 months when I see my neurosurgeon. I just had another knee replacement too.
If I took my walker with me then…
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@davidhase has a solution for you I think.
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When I was in Japan I have always had my suitcases transported from one hotel to another or from airport to hotels through luggage transport companies. It made traveling on a wheelchair much easier.
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Accessible hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto
I went to the Accessible Japan website to find accessible hotels but when I click on a hotel, it gives me a “database error”. How do I see hotel details directly from the website OR is this not doable? Also, what’s the best way to contact japanese hotels (I’m in the US) since most of them don’t give their email address on their websites?
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Oh dear! Will check!
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I think it is back now, can you check please?
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Using Foreign Disabled Parking Permits in Japan
Note: This post contains archived content from our former discussion forums, which closed in December 2025.
Question: Can travelers use their foreign disabled parking permits in Japan?
Answer: The situation with disabled parking in Japan is nuanced:
Private parking lots (shopping malls, tourist attractions, etc.) are typically not…
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THANKYOU!!! Best article I’ve seen about this.
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