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Aqua net Ferry
I need help from someone who can speak English and Japanese to help me book a ferry trip for Miyajima Island to Hiroshima Peace Park for 6 people (including one wheelchair person) on 3rd April 2026 departing the island @ 1310. I called them on the phone from Australia 0011 81 82 2405955 and they only spoke a little bit of English and she could…
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Hi David,
Nice to meet you.
I saw your post—yes, that’s the Aqua Net “World Heritage Route.” I’ve assisted with this route before, so I’ll give them a call shortly and check the booking details for you.
If you’re okay with it, it may be easier (and safer to avoid any misunderstandings) to continue by email as well.
You can reach me at:
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I don’t know which company’s ship you are planning to board, but generally, reservations are not necessary. Some shipping companies reserve multiple wheelchair spaces. My client used the same service last year and had no problems. The ferry runs every 10 to 15 minutes, just like a bus. If you are worried, I recommend arriving at the dock…
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plan a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto
Hi everyone,
We are a family of 5 (parents and 3 adult children) planning to visit Japan for the first time at the end of March, for two weeks (Tokyo and Kyoto). Not sure where to start and looking for help planning the trip, especially with regards to booking hotels. I am an ambulatory wheelchair user, trouble finding accessible rooms…
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I read that Accessible Japan is a good starting point. I’m planning a trip in April myself so I’m in the same boat. Most of the hotels don’t seem to have email addresses and since I’m the US and don’t speak Japanese, using the phone is not an option.
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As @Castleboston mentioned, we have some listings on Accessible Japan but it is still just a drop in the bucket. A travel agent may be the best option.
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Coming to Tokyo for New Year’s Eve
What hotel should I stay in for the best views of Tokyo’s celebration of the new year? I would like my own bathroom with a bathtub. I am ok with them just putting a bench in a normal bathtub but I need to make sure that the door to the bathroom is 69cm or wider bc I cannot shrink my wheelchair. I understand a lot of handicapped bathrooms have…
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About Disneyland, website have explanations and video. It may help you. ahttps://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdr/bfree.html
Accessible Japan have hotel information.
I’m not sure best view of new year.
Normally Japanese visit temple such as Meiji Jingu.
I’m wheelchair friendly taxi near Narita airport.
If you visit Disney land from Tokyo hotel, I…
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I assume you mean the next new years and I’m not to late!
We have hotels listed on Accessible Japan but just a drop in the bucket… but it can be a good place to start. I may suggest getting a travel agent to help with booking hotels.
As for Disney, in general, the rule is that you must be able to evacuate by yourself in an emergency…
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Wheelchair or scooter?
When I travel abroad, I usually hire a scooter for outdoors and an electric wheelchair for indoors.
We are coming to Japan in September and will be staying in five different locations. This means moving a scooter and a wheelchair will probably be too hard.
So, I have rented a Whill model F.
Anybody know if this is suitable…
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It is designed for both indoor and outdoors and you see them frequently. No problems in restaurants (more than any other wheelchair anyway).
You may be able to rent an extra batter as well. Then less to worry about when going long distances.
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Hello.
I run a taxi company in Osaka for people with disabilities. I also use Whill. I think the F model is a great, compact, and good model, but compared to the C2 model, it is significantly less capable of overcoming bumps and running on gravel roads. Kyoto’s shrines and temples have many gravel roads, so you may have some difficulty…
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My next professional trip to Japan
Hello from Paris (France)
As an accessible travel consultant working with a tour operator in France, I will be in Japan for a 10-day scouting trip from February 9 to 20. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara are my three stops. It would be a pleasure to meet you if you would like to share your experiences, tips and tricks on accessibility, or anything else…
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Hi Marie,
Thank you for your message — I’d be happy to share what I can.
In Tokyo, I can recommend cultural experiences that let wheelchair users enjoy “Japan” comfortably (for example, traditional culture/hands-on activities that are accessible).
And in Kyoto and Nara, I can introduce English-speaking care taxis and professional caregivers if…
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