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Looking to travel to Japan and need accessibility information? Join our group discussion on accessible travel in Japan and discover the best tips and tricks.
The Japan group is a community of travelers who are passionate about exploring Japan and sharing their experiences with others. This group is dedicated to discussing all aspects of accessible travel in Japan, including accommodations, transportation, tourist attractions, and cultural experiences, as well as links to accessible travel companies and organizations.
Whether you have been here a million times or planning your first visit, the Japan group is a welcoming community that offers support and encouragement for travelers of all abilities. By sharing their experiences and knowledge, members of the group are helping to make travel in Japan more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Reply To: Travel With Mobility Scooter
For the benefit of the members of this forum, i recently emailed JR Lines West regarding the use of mobility scooters (better known in Japan as handle type electric wheelchairs). They sent me the following useful and informative link-
[Passengers in wheelchairs]
http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/support/accessibility/
Also, i provided them the specs and photos of the scooters i use e.g. Solax transformer automatic folding and the Brio S19 folding scooters for their evaluation/assessment. I still am awaiting their reply on this.