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Connect with travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, offering tips on accessible hotels, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and transportation in Japan. From Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Crossing and historic Asakusa to Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, and the hot springs of Hakone, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this is the place to ask about accommodations, getting around, or inclusive activities – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find personal stories, travel tips, and recommendations for cultural, historical, and nature experiences. This group supports mobility aid users, along with travelers who have sensory sensitivities, low vision, and hearing loss, helping you enjoy a more accessible Japan adventure.
Reply To: Wheelchair-accessible public transportation from Hakone to Lake Kawaguchi
Yikes… not finding anything either.
Actually the buses I’m finding are local buses (two transfers) with lots of stops. The first bus In Hakone should be accessible but not sure about the other two…
I don’t think it is really a common route as most buses go between Tokyo and Kawaguchiko or Tokyo and Hakone etc. Unfortunately the vast majority of coach buses are still inaccessible. Google suggests going back to Shinjuku by train and then coach to Kawaguchiko if you put in “accessible route”. Though not sure the bus to Kawaguchiko is accessible….
It is about an hour by car, and the taxi price would be a bit over ¥20,000.