
Group Description
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
Seprately from this discussion here but connected, I heard from an old lady today that they need to give up participating bus tours because they are not non-step. She said she has difficulty stepping up and down the entrance of the bus. So I think we should develop a bus tour accessible for her too. For that we need a new universal designed two-deck bus, i.e. the lower in the front half and the upper in the back half.