
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: Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair?
Thank you for your blunt and honest reply. I am not fond of ‘sugarcoating’ anything.
From what you said, my living in a major world city by myself will come in handy. While I generally don’t get bothered by the homeless here, those with mental disorders do get me a little scared. Thankfully, my power chair goes faster than they can walk, so I can ‘outrun’ them, not giving them a chance to do anything beyond verbal harassment.
As for the club scam, I’m aware of similar ones targeting gay men. The LGBT+ Tokyo YT channel I watch has addressed this. And, as you’ve pointed out, the clubs they mentioned were upstairs with no elevators.