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Mastumoto trip report Fall 2025
We enjoyed a great fall day in Matsumoto; started out with a 30-minute train journey north to Hotaka Station (Azumino), then walked about 3 kilometers with friend in foldable wheelchair to the Daio Wasabi farms. The last kilometer was on a narrow road without sidewalk, but bikes frequent the route so cars are used to seeing and…
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Thank you for the awesome update! Too bad they charged full price when you couldn’t fully access it… 🫤
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Unknown Member replied to the discussion Ambulatory wheelchair worries! in the forum Japan 2 weeks ago
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That’s a really thoughtful post and I totally get your worries about being ambulating and using a wheelchair while travelling in Japan. The good news is that many travellers have found the bigger cities like Tokyo and Osaka fairly accessible—but smaller towns or historic sites can still be a challenge. …
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Unknown Member replied to the discussion Ambulatory wheelchair worries! in the forum Japan 3 weeks ago
Reply to Ambulatory wheelchair worries!
Thanks so much for sharing your post on the worries around being ambulatory or using a wheelchair while travelling in Japan. Your honesty about the uncertainty, the equipment choice and the accessibility of different places really helps anyone planning a trip in similar circumstances. I especially found the advice that a simple manual…
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Accessible trip to Ise-Shima
We just posted about a trip to Ise-Shima that includes Ise Jingu and a whole lot more!
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Ise-Shima: An Accessible Journey Through Japan’s Coastal Heritage – Accessible Japan
Nestled along the rugged coastline of Mie Prefecture, the Ise-Shima region is where Japan’s natural beauty, timeless traditions, and rich cultural heritage come
Hotels for hoist users
Hi, I’m an Austrian university student planning a potential trip to Japan, and I’m looking for hotels in Tokyo. Because I have muscular dystrophy, I mostly rely on a hoist (Hoyer lift) for transfers. The hotel needs to be accessible for a wheelchair/powerchair, and there should be enough space for the hoist to be maneuvered to the toilet and…
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My husband who is a quadriplegic and I were in Tokyo in March. If you are looking to rent a hoist I rented one for 2 weeks from the company below which worked really well for us.
Kuniyasu NOMURA
Ohayo Travel Corporation
email : nomura01@ohatra.com
website: https://ohatra.com
Phone ＋81-42-315-3261
Fax +81-50-3588-0678
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I agree. I only used the hoist for him in the bathroom and didn’t notice if the legs would go under the bed. Sorry not to be more of more help.
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