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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: Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
@joshgrisdale I also have no new information. Some information show that both Gifu and Toyama Prefectural Government has their policies or targets to raise the rate of non-step buses to improve the mobility of aged residents, but not sure for Shirakawago route.
By the way, “non-step bus” rate is 15% nationwide and it is 12% in Gifu. Transportation companies have a long way to go. https://www.mlit.go.jp/barrierfree/transport-bf/BFI/shihyo/all_bus.html