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My husband and are going to Japan in October/early November. We would love to attend a tea ceremony, preferably in Kyoto where we’ll be a couple of days. Problem: I have a congenital myopathy, which means that I can walk, get down on the floor, and sit on the floor comfortably, but I can’t get up off the floor unassisted. My husband…
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京都和心館 is able to do tea ceremony. I hope it help your question.
Wheelchair-friendly 1-day trips destinations from Tokyo?
Hi! Soon I’ll be traveling to Japan with my husband. We have already been there several times, but this one we will be traveling with a transport wheelchair, as he can’t push himself in a traditional one and it’s more confortable for both of us. He can stand if it’s necessary, but his…
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The Great Buddha of Kamakura/Kotoku-in Temple is fully accessible (including restrooms) and free to wheelchair users with a disability card. Komachi-dori shopping street is accessible and leads you directly to the spacious Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Although, the main sanctuary is not accessible, it is said to be very beautiful and worth…
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How about the following options?
Toyosu & Tsukiji
The markets and commercial facilities are barrier-free.
You can visit Toyosu Market, enjoy a sushi lunch, and then stroll by the seaside and go shopping at LaLaport Toyosu.
Yokohama – Minato Mirai & Yamashita Park
From Sakuragicho Station, the Minato Mirai area has very few steps.
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Hi there,
My partner (manual wheelchair user) and I are planning a 4-week trip to Japan for April next year.I am seeking suggestions on how to book accommodation. I have tried the hotels mentioned previously, and most of them either do not respond or say they cannot help us. Is there a way to book a wheelchair friendly room easily?
I can’t…
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Hi. We just came back. Husband is a pier chair user. Their terminology is different. Look for a universal or barrier free room. We stayed at Tokyo Inn Haneda, and it was great. In Yokohama, we stayed at the Sotetsu Fresa Inn in their Universal room. Both with fantastic bathrooms, both located close to stations.
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Accessible Japan show several hotel that is accessible. And you may book by website.
Have a safe trip.
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What is a disability certificate? I am planning on going to TeamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills) in November and want to take advantage of the discounted rate for Visitors with Disabilities. See below: [Official] teamLab Borderless TOKYO, Azabudai Hills
“・Visitors with a disability certificate:
- Discounted tickets are available for holders of a…
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teamLab (f. 2001) is an international art collective. Their collaborative practice seeks to navigate the confluence of art, science, technology, and the natural world.
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In Japan, we have little passport/IDs to verify disability. One thing they are used for is discounts at certain places.
https://www.accessible-japan.com/japan-disability-discounts/
If you have something similar in your country you may be able to get a discount, but it can depend on the place and the staff
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Thank you for the link. Appreciate it.
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Patricia Spain replied to the discussion Ghibli museum and Tokyo Disney in the forum Japan 2 days ago
Reply to Ghibli museum and Tokyo Disney
Hello Ana
Disney Resort is absolutely no friendly with people with disabilities.
They are just not prepared for them.
I went there with my autistic daughter and i want to report the park and I can´t find any page at all to simply send an email. They are just closed up to comments and complaints.
We will not travel to Disney Tokyo ever…
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