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Finding Distilled Water for CPAP Machines in Japan

Note: This post contains archived content from our former discussion forums, which closed in December 2025.

Question: Where can travelers find distilled water in Japan for CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) breathing machines?

Answer: The correct Japanese term for distilled water is 蒸留水 (jōryūsui). While you may see 精製水 (seiseisui)…

Mt Fuji

Hi there. Is it possible to visit Mt Fuji as a wheelchair user? What are the best transport options?

Josh Grisdale

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Josh Grisdale
A number of companies here like @oshidori can offer full transport in a private van. And there are other tours like this:
https://www.accessible-japan.com/tour/day-tour/barrier-free-private-mt-fuji-tour-for-wheelchair-users/
If you would like to save money, I believe you can get to the 5th station by bus.
However, once you get that close you…
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kenigor in Japan 4 months ago

4 months ago

Snowy Accessible Places?

I was wondering if there are any easy place in Japan to enjoy some snow that I could depart from Tokyo and enjoy nearby the station for 1 or 2 nights.

Is Sapporo accessible around this season?

Share some of your experiences!

Josh Grisdale

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Pao
I’m not sure Sapporo, but it is far from Tokyo.
How about Niigata or Nagano.
You may use Shinkansen.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/md6yjTHJjZmmaXKW9?g_st=ipc

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Pao
I see station near hotel around 3-5min by walk and it is big and accessible.
Today there is snow around 20cm already .
There are snow , Onsen and food foods
But pls check weather, I worry bad weather make you trouble.
I’m wheelchair friendly taxi near Narita airport.
If you need taxi for Tokyo hotel from airport, I’m willing to bring you with your baggage.
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Accessible trip ideas for Tottori

I recently went on a trip to Tottori, here are some accessible ideas if you decide to go!

https://www.accessible-japan.com/back-to-tottori-accessibility-progress-in-japans-quietest-prefecture/

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Back to Tottori: Accessibility Progress in Japan’s Quietest Prefecture – Accessible Japan

Tottori accessibility review: new Yakumo train, renovated museums, sand sculptures, and wheelchair-friendly hotels in Japan's least populated prefecture.

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Josh Grisdale in Japan 7 months ago

7 months ago

For everyone who went to Expo, what are your recommended pavilions?

Accessible Japan

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