
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: Wheelchair maintenance / tech tips
Unfortunately, much of the wheelchair industry is focused on going through the city office and not easy to just drop by. Also, they mostly only have Japanese websites!
Here are some in Tokyo:
- Pamuk – http://www.pamuk.co.jp/index.html
- Sunrise Medical Japan – http://sunrisemedical-japan.jp/
- OX – http://www.oxgroup.co.jp/ (Has some stores)
- Saito Kobo – http://www.saitokobo.com/
It might be best to contact your wheelchair manufacturor and ask who their distributor is.
@wilgo any other suggestions? @bookman you had your wheelchair breakdown. Where did you go?