
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: Asking for accessible room in hotels
Hi, if your booking is a “normal” room, it is in many cases difficult to change it to an accessible room keeping the reservation. I think you need to book an accessible room through hotel’s direct booking site. There are cases that they do not show an accessible room on their own site and in such a case you need to book it by phone or by mail or fax communication (not through the rweb eservation system). The price can naturally be different between external booking sites (like booking.com) and the hotel’s direct website. There are cases they offer rooms with accessible features at higher prices than their “normal” rooms due to the larger room spaces, and there are cases they offer at the same rate as other rooms regardless of the size of the room.