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Hello everyone! I’m from Alabama and it’ll be my first time traveling outside of the country next August to Japan! it’s a two week trip.
I’m very nervous and so that’s why I’ve started planning so early. Especially since it’s just going to be me and my best friend going together. Sorry for a long windedness but my question is are there any…
Josh Grisdale4 CommentsView more comments
So glad to have you here!
Yes, there are baths and onsen with accessible baths.
Which cities will you be visiting?
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Welcome to Japan! For foreigners traveling in Japan, Google Maps is absolutely essential. Wheelchair users can use it to check whether a destination has accessible facilities. If you see the little accessibility icon, it’s almost always fine—unless there happens to be temporary construction, which is very unlikely.
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Louis Lewis replied to the discussion Bringing own portable scooter to Japan – insurance? in the forum Japan a day ago
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I’m not an expert on Japan’s rules, but from what I’ve read, mobility scooters there seem to fall under the category of “assistive devices,” not motor vehicles. Most travelers mention that you don’t need a separate road insurance like we do in Europe, as long as the scooter stays within normal walking areas and isn’t used like a moped. The…
Hello from New Zealand! My husband had a stroke and has right sided weakness. We are keen to ride the Shimanami Kaido cycle route for a few days and wondered if it was possible to hire a tandem bike with stabilisers on the back. I cant see this option on any of the bike rental websites. A three wheeled bike woukd be another option but i cant…
Ohayo Travel Corporation
Hi,
I just returned from 3 weeks in Japan and I used Mr Kuniyasu from Ohayo Travel Corporation to organise our holiday.
We traveled from Sydney Australia and visited Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara for a day trip, Hiroshima and Takamatsu to visit Naoshima art Island.
I’m in power wheelchair (Magic Mobility 360) and I traveled with my wife and 2…
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He is great!
If you get a chance, please leave a review for him on his listing on Accessible Japan. It will help him attract new customers.
https://www.accessible-japan.com/custom_tour/custom/ohayo-travel/
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Hi Mick, thank you so much for recommending us! It was really nice to work for you and I am proud of our team. We would love to let you see and experience a lot of other aspects of Japan sometime soon!
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Illiterate Fish replied to the discussion WHILL Mobility scooter/wheelchair hire in the forum Japan 5 days ago
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If you are traveling in Osaka, I can provide electric wheelchair rentals. The design is very stylish, and I use the same model myself. You can contact me at: 99louyu@gmail.com.
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