
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: Taxi from Haneda
Hi David.
Do you want to ride in a taxi while sitting in your wheelchair?
If you want to do that, you have to make a reservation in advance in Japan. And it’s the same not only in Tokyo but all over Japan.
This is required by Japanese law.
I think it’s best to make a reservation by contacting Oshidori-san or Tokyo Care support-san, who are posting on this forum.
However, if you can get out of your wheelchair before getting in the taxi, you may be able to take a regular taxi without a reservation.
By the way, roughly speaking, I think it takes about an hour to ride from Haneda Airport to Shinjuku and costs about 10,000 JPY.
Considering the cost, it may be cheaper to book the taxi I introduced earlier and rent it by the hour.
Japan is still lagging behind in such systems.
I’m sorry.
Tak
Oshidori-Shuttle
https://www.oshidori-shuttle.tokyo/tokyo-photographers-for-wheelchair-travelers/Tokyo Care Support
http://tokyo-care.or.jp/contact.html