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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.
Reply To: Roll-in shower hotels in Tokyo
Something like Shinjuku or Ueno might be good as they have access to several train lines nearby.
Even with a unit bath that has drains on the floor, the staff will want to put the shower chair in the bath tub. This is likely the “correct” location, but adds the challenge of lifting her legs into the tub and standing in the tub. Also, the shower chair will fit in the tub, but it may not be a perfect fit and if the chair is a bit wider, it may not be as stable as you would like. Would that work for your mother?
As mentioned in the article, unit baths have drains in the floors, so – if you aren’t too wild! – you can put the shower chair on more stable ground outside the tub and wash there without much risk of flooding. ( I would recommend removing the toilet paper from beside the toilet though!). Would that work?
Will start looking for places, but just wanted to get a better grip of what you feel is possible (or would rather avoid).