
Group Description
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.
Reply To: What are some wheelchair accessible places to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto?
Hello, Josh-san. it’s Niwa@REDDY.U-TOKYO who is writing.
Kyoto which is my home town has loads of places to go, inexhaustibly.
You have been Fushimi Inari shrine, haven’t you.
If you are interested in traditional ones, Daigo-ji temple is one of the most famous HANAMI point. and NIjo-jo which was once the Tokugawa’s castle is as well. Both gardens are accessible, although have some gravel paths. And Maruyama-koen park and Gyoen imperial palece are regular ones.
And not only accessible temples, modern buildings like National Museum or City Museum recently renovated are recommended. Toji temple (if you can get inside the Ko-do it’s excellent), Eikan-do temple, Hongan-ji temples… each one is accessible for most part.
There’s more to come, but that’s all for today. Thank you.