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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.
Station Inquiry
Station Inquiry
Posted by nismor78 on October 29, 2022 at 11:03 amAre Tawaramachi and Kuramae stations in Tokyo Wheelchair Accessible?
Joan Pahisa replied 2 years, 9 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies- 4 Replies
Hi, according to Google Maps, they are.
In Google Maps, if you search for a station and then you press “More information”, a wheelchair icon may appear next to the station’s name. If you want more accessibility details, if you scroll down, there’s an extra tab, next to Photos and News, named again “Information” where there are details on whether the entrance is accessible, if there’s an accessible toilet, etc.
This only works in some countries. In Japan it does and it’s usually quite accurate. Nevertheless, once at the station, you may ask for assistance from a staff member so that they may help you on and off the train with a slope.
I’ve never actually been to these particular stations, so maybe someone can confirm that they are indeed accessible. If no one can tell, I’d trust Google Maps on this.
You can also go to the website for the station and in the map area you can see the accessible routes.
https://www.tokyometro.jp/lang_en/station/tawaramachi/index.html
https://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/services/subway/stations/kuramae.html
Basically you can search “(station name) station map” and you should get to the right place 👍
Yes, finding elevators in Japan sometimes can be quite tricky… once it took me 30 minutes to find an elevator in Shibuya. Many are located inside buildings with barely any signs pointing to it.
Josh’s message has way better resources : )
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