Airport via Narita Express or Keisei and train to Kyoto
We’re traveling as a family of 3 in a couple weeks. I’m bringing my Whill C2 electric wheelchair, but my other two family members are ambulatory. We’re landing in Narita. I’ve read conflicting information– that I need to reserve a seat in advance and that it’s better to just wait to get a seat/ticket on either the Narita Express or Keisei when…
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There are two types of wheelchair seats on the Shinkansen: those that allow you to remain in your wheelchair, and those that allow you to transfer from your wheelchair to a regular seat. The former is more of a “space reservation” than a “seat.” The latter not only reserves a space, but also allows you to use the seat next to you as… Read more1- View 4 replies
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I think you do need reservations for Narita Express or Keisei SkyLiner. But there are also regular express trains that you can just get on. So, while waiting for another answer, at least be reassured you will have an option no matter what.
zip air
Please share your experience with Zip Air. I am a c5 quad, looking at flights California to Tokyo.
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Based on this (https://www.zipair.net/en/boarding/support), it looks like you have to call them to get the disability assistance you’ll need.
I don’t see why all airlines just make that part of the online reservation process.
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I need some disinfectant to wash some catheter products whilst we are in Japan. Can i buy this from a supermarket – we are staying in Ginza 6 ? In Australia we use Pine O Clean as pictured.
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You can get kitchen bleach like the ones here from a drug store (and I assume a supermarket) for sure.
It looks like this Matsumoto Kiyoshi (big drug store chain) would be close: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tLPQ5K6m75MHnnyt9
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Rome Cruise Terminal
Does anyone have experience with wheelchair cruise travel out of the Rome Cruise Terminal? In reviewing things online, it appears taxis are not able to bring you directly to your cruise ship and, instead, you must take a bus from the terminal to your ship. (There are transfer companies who can do so from the airport or Rome, but we will not…
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Maybe @eleonora_censorii or @Sonia can answer?
newbie
Hi, everyone!
I’m Vanessa, I’m Brazilian, I use a manual wheelchair, and I have a genetic condition called osteogenesis imperfecta (OI type I).
I always wanted to see the world, but I thought it was impossible… (unfortunately, it’s easy to believe what others tell us). Over the years, I gained more independence and started taking short…
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Welcome! I believe I am the Josh that was mentioned 🙂
Looking forward to helping you on your journey – there are growing number of experts in the Japan group all willing to do the same.
I hope that you can join @Anthony_TWIA in making the Brazil group buzz with information as well!
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Welcome to the Tabifolk community, Vanessa 😃. I haven’t been anywhere else in Asia other than Singapore, and I found it a wonderful, accessible island nation. Happy travels
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