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Walker and Wheelchair??
Hi! I am going to Japan in late October. Fly to Tokyo then get on a cruise that stops at quite a few different places.
My worry is that I am struggling with my walker and know I will probably need a wheelchair soon. Will know more in 2 months when I see my neurosurgeon. I just had another knee replacement too.
If I took my walker with me then…
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@davidhase has a solution for you I think.
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When I was in Japan I have always had my suitcases transported from one hotel to another or from airport to hotels through luggage transport companies. It made traveling on a wheelchair much easier.
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Accessible hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto
I went to the Accessible Japan website to find accessible hotels but when I click on a hotel, it gives me a “database error”. How do I see hotel details directly from the website OR is this not doable? Also, what’s the best way to contact japanese hotels (I’m in the US) since most of them don’t give their email address on their websites?
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Oh dear! Will check!
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I think it is back now, can you check please?
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Using Foreign Disabled Parking Permits in Japan
Note: This post contains archived content from our former discussion forums, which closed in December 2025.
Question: Can travelers use their foreign disabled parking permits in Japan?
Answer: The situation with disabled parking in Japan is nuanced:
Private parking lots (shopping malls, tourist attractions, etc.) are typically not…
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THANKYOU!!! Best article I’ve seen about this.
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Finding Distilled Water for CPAP Machines in Japan
Note: This post contains archived content from our former discussion forums, which closed in December 2025.
Question: Where can travelers find distilled water in Japan for CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) breathing machines?
Answer: The correct Japanese term for distilled water is 蒸留水 (jōryūsui). While you may see 精製水 (seiseisui)…
Mt Fuji
Hi there. Is it possible to visit Mt Fuji as a wheelchair user? What are the best transport options?
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