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Accessible trip to Ise-Shima
We just posted about a trip to Ise-Shima that includes Ise Jingu and a whole lot more!
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Ise-Shima: An Accessible Journey Through Japan’s Coastal Heritage – Accessible Japan
Nestled along the rugged coastline of Mie Prefecture, the Ise-Shima region is where Japan’s natural beauty, timeless traditions, and rich cultural heritage come
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Are there any accessible guesthouses in Tokyo? Not ones without any stairs, please. Thank you.
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candy706 replied to the discussion Accessible accommodation in tokyo, Mt Fuji and Kyoto. in the forum Japan 4 days ago
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Are there any guesthouses in Tokyo with accessible facilities (no stairs at the entrance or inside)? Thank you.
Hello from New Zealand! My husband had a stroke and has right sided weakness. We are keen to ride the Shimanami Kaido cycle route for a few days and wondered if it was possible to hire a tandem bike with stabilisers on the back. I cant see this option on any of the bike rental websites. A three wheeled bike woukd be another option but i cant…
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Hi Laura! Shimanami Japan (one of the local operators) has tandem bikes (not sure about stabilizers but I think they could arrange?). Please see here: https://visitshimanami.com/bike-rental/
I recommend getting in touch with them – they are very accommodating.
Enjoy Shimanami😊
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Thank you! I will get in touch with the bike rental you have recommended
Hello everyone! I’m from Alabama and it’ll be my first time traveling outside of the country next August to Japan! it’s a two week trip.
I’m very nervous and so that’s why I’ve started planning so early. Especially since it’s just going to be me and my best friend going together. Sorry for a long windedness but my question is are there any…
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So glad to have you here!
Yes, there are baths and onsen with accessible baths.
Which cities will you be visiting?
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Welcome to Japan! For foreigners traveling in Japan, Google Maps is absolutely essential. Wheelchair users can use it to check whether a destination has accessible facilities. If you see the little accessibility icon, it’s almost always fine—unless there happens to be temporary construction, which is very unlikely.
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Louis Lewis replied to the discussion Bringing own portable scooter to Japan – insurance? in the forum Japan a week ago
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I’m not an expert on Japan’s rules, but from what I’ve read, mobility scooters there seem to fall under the category of “assistive devices,” not motor vehicles. Most travelers mention that you don’t need a separate road insurance like we do in Europe, as long as the scooter stays within normal walking areas and isn’t used like a moped. The…
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