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Hello all! My name is Ally Hongo, the co-founder of the Japan Travel Awards. One of the Awards’ core categories is Best Accessible Travel and I wanted to reach out to everyone for recommendations of Japan-based accessible places that deserve to be recognized.
If, during your travels, you’ve encountered an exceptional place in Japan that stood out as accessible, please share here and we’ll reach out to them with a recommendation to enter the awards. The Japan Travel Awards are completely free all the way through, and large and small businesses can compete on the same level. So your recommendations can be anything from a large hotel chain to a one-man-operated accessible tour. The idea behind the awards is to find destinations in Japan that stand out for their efforts to be inclusive and sustainable. And one of our core judges who has been with us since day one, is tabifolk’s very own founder, Josh!
You can view past winners here for ideas of what we’re looking for. https://japantravelawards.com/en-winners
Thank you so much!
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Wheelchair Travel Japan, Geordie Travels and 2 others4 Comments-
Yup, I’m a judge and a huge supporter of these awards.
Please, share some recommendations so we can reward those for their work to make Japan available to everyone to enjoy, and also encourage others to follow suit.
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It is one of the best barrier free hotels I have seen in Japan.
The room is well laid out and spacious. There is plenty of room to manoeuvre my wheelchair around with ease. There is even a nice little deck I have access to. The toilet and bathroom area is especially impressive: clean, new, lots of room and super easy to use.
The hotel is located next to a huge souvenir shop/grocery store that is fun to look around and grab a few gifts and local snacks.
Dinner tonight is in the same complex as the hotel, an easy wheel from the front of the hotel. Ichinomiya serves fish and seafood caught in the region and has something for everyone. I’d like to point out the toilets here as it is the first time to see such huge barrier free toilets and one each for male and female. These toilets are also connected to the souvenir shop. ( I know right!? Getting excited about a toilet!)
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@sarahnishina Thank you so much, Sarah! Adding it to our list!
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I would like to sincerely commend the staff of JR (Japan Railways) for their outstanding commitment to accessibility and the comfort of passengers with disabilities. From the very start of each journey, JR staff ensure a smooth and dignified experience by providing portable ramps for boarding and disembarking the train. These ramps are always ready and efficiently set up at both the departure and arrival stations, making travel seamless and safe.
What truly stands out, beyond the physical accessibility, is the exceptional kindness and attentiveness of the staff. They go above and beyond in offering guidance, ensuring that passengers with disabilities are not only physically supported but also treated with genuine respect and care. Whether it’s confirming the destination, escorting passengers to the right platform, or simply offering a warm smile, their helpfulness makes a world of difference.
Traveling with a disability in Japan is made so much easier thanks to the thoughtful assistance of JR staff. Their professionalism and compassion deserve high praise and deep gratitude and an award.
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