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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: First time disabled in Japan
Hi Josh,
Could l please ask your assistance.
I am trying to determine if there is any wheelchair access to Bakurocho rail station on JR Line.
My wife & I are coming to Japan/Toyko in MAR-APR24, and staying for 4days at Toyoko Inn Tokyo Nihombashi Bakurocho. We will need access to the JR rail network for easy connections & this station is close to our hotel.
I have found out so far, that Bakurocho station does not have an elevator from ground level to ticket gate floor level (B1F), but does have an elevator from ticket gate floor level to the below platform level. Elevetor in Bakurocho station – japan-guide.com forum
There may be an underground walking/wheeling tunnel connecting Bakurocho station to Bakuro-yokoyama station-S09 (on Toei Shinjuku line). There is an elevator from ground level down to Higsahi-nihombashi station-A15, and wheel along that lower level-B1F to find the tunnel connection. -?? Bakuro-yokoyama | TOEI TRANSPORTATION (metro.tokyo.jp)
My information is from these hyperlinks within this message (hope they work for you), pls refer.
The Welcome Suica train map shows a drawn link between those 3 stations. -?? Major railway and Subway Route Map : Metropolitan Area (jreast.co.jp)
The JR customer support info does not go down that deep for that particular station. JR-EAST:Guide Maps for Major Stations (Bakurocho Station) (jreast.co.jp) Also the ‘Easy Outing JR web site confirms no-access at Bakurocho station to upper ground. Station & Terminal Information | Easy Outing Net (ecomo-rakuraku.jp)
So; l wondered if you knew or felt this information may be correct about a connecting walkway tunnel, from one station network to another -??
With Respect
Spider Hart
Western Australia
(L1/T12 Para-manual w/chair)
21JAN24