
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: Does anyone going to Japan have an Atto mobility scooter?
One of our clients had an experience in japan with Atto Scooter:
https://www.amazon.com/Scooter-Folding-Full-Size-Mobility-movinglife/dp/B01MQVDPTX
They had to fold it and walk at one JR station, had a bit of a discussion with station staff to go inside the station in another JR station. But other than that, they have no issues. The maximum length allowed inside the station is 120cm which is just the size of Atto scooter. So you can use it in Japan, but sometimes may not be easy. It is important to let people understand that it is for accessibility issue. If you say “scooter”, they normally imagine motor bike that one cannot ride inside the premise or a pedestrian space. So I recommend you should describe it as an “electric wheelchair”.