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Hello! I am a wheelchair user from Ireland looking to travel to Japan in July for a week by myself as a solo trip. What advice would anyone give me in regards to best hotels in Shinjuku, accessibility etc so I can plan!
Josh Grisdale5 CommentsView more comments
Hi, Brady. We used Hilton in Shinjuku. Room was quite nice and it, and the hotel more generally, was quite wheelchair accessible. The location was good as well. The one downside is that it was spendy.
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Do you have any specific needs or budget?
There are some hotels listed on my website, Accessible Japan, you can use that to get started and then ask any questions you have here on tabifolk!
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I wish there were more details on this… in Japan you currently don’t need any advanced reservations for local trains, just show up and tell staff where you want to go and they help you on… so, not sure what it could add to the experience? Any ideas? (Would be great for bullet train and express trains though)
railwaygazette.com
Assistance tool aims to make Japanese railways more accessible
JAPAN: Transreport has launched an online tool to make it easier for anyone with assistance requirements to request support at Hankyu Railway's 87 stations. The commuter operator runs trains serving the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas. Passenger Assistance Web is … Continue reading
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Half cup full: glad they are trying something new to improve the experience and accessibility. Might be helpful for folks with a routine travel schedule and need staff assistance…sorta like a advance booking.
Cup half empty: retro fit platform to have level boarding at more stations. I’ve tried the pink narrow gaps entrance at several…
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3 months ago (edited)
Great resource – https://www.daredemo-tokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/introduce_tag/wheelchair-rental/
wheelchair rental at hotels
along with detailed information about accessibility in the properties.
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Great to see governments taking some initiative on this!
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Hi Sarah, I can’t seem to open the link.
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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Norovirus in Japan? in the forum Japan 3 months ago
Of course! We’re all here to support each other!
I use a power wheelchair too 👍
As you get ready for your trip, and while you are here, never hesitate to ask the community if you have a question. Also, if you have advice or information to share, please share that with the group too!
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seemerollin replied to the discussion Norovirus in Japan? in the forum Japan 3 months ago
Thanks so much for your kind reply and for checking the news, that really reassures me! I’ve been a bit nervous, so hearing this helps a lot. I’m definitely already excited about the trip and really looking forward to Japan! I just hope everything will be manageable with the wheelchair, but I’m staying optimistic.
Thanks again for taking the…
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