
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: Shirakawa-Go Accessibility
I can’t write in English, so I hope Google Translate works well.
I once traveled to Shirakawa-go with my mother, who is a wheelchair user. I also went to the Ogimachi Castle ruins observation deck.
There is a parking lot right next to the observation deck, so you can go there by car. The ground near the observatory was full of rocks, but I managed to push my mother’s wheelchair to the edge of the observatory and enjoy the view.
I have summarized what happened at that time on my blog, so please take a look if you like.
https://accessible-japan.net/wheelchair-to-shirakawa-go/
At that time, we stayed at a hotel in Kanazawa and toured Kanazawa, then the next day we toured Shirakawa-go and Gokayama and stayed at a hotel in Takayama. The morning market in Takayama was also fun.
We also introduce accessible hotels in Kanazawa and Takayama.
https://accessible-japan.net/ishikawa-kanazawa-accessibility-hotels/
https://accessible-japan.net/takayama-gifu-accessible-hotels/
This page is in Japanese, so please use Google Translate to view it.