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Connect with travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, offering tips on accessible hotels, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and transportation in Japan. From Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Crossing and historic Asakusa to Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, and the hot springs of Hakone, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this is the place to ask about accommodations, getting around, or inclusive activities – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find personal stories, travel tips, and recommendations for cultural, historical, and nature experiences. This group supports mobility aid users, along with travelers who have sensory sensitivities, low vision, and hearing loss, helping you enjoy a more accessible Japan adventure.
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What are the places (area, tour, activity, service, accommodation, etc) that you really enjoyed and were moved emotionally in Japan?
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Three of the bat!
1. Naniwa Issui in Shimane (http://www.naniwa-i.com/en/)
2. Pri-Base Kawaguchiko (https://www.pri-base.com/)
3. Taketomi Kanko Center ()
(Web doesn’t show it, but they have a cart with a ramp, accessible toilet, and a wheelchair van picks you up at the port)- View 2 replies
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I recommend Japan Universal Tourism Network or 日本ユニバーサルツーリズム推進ネットワーク. It is an association organization comprising of 30 plus reginal accessible tourism support centers and has been making a constant effort to make the accessible tourism or “universal tourism” everywhere everyday life. Ohayo Travel is a member of them, so it is Jisen-Tasen inbetween…
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