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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: Accommodation close to train station/transportation links & powered chair
Hey Ash,
I’ve just come back from two weeks in Japan, including time spent in Tokyo. I’m a full time manual wheelchair user We paid for a “queen accessible room” at the Sequence hotel which with the wheelchair was tbh still a squeeze to get into the bathroom but sounds like it’d be ok for you.
Are you ok with a shower over bath or do you need a step free shower as we found the latter almost impossible to find unless you paid for a high end hotel.
One piece of advice I’d definitely offer is to look at the metro map and accessibility of the stations. You can check the barrier free access at stations here;
https://www.tokyometro.jp/lang_en/station/search_accessibility/index.html
And then look for a hotel near one with multiple accessible lines. We found the vast majority did have disabled access but often it’s a case of finding the right entrance and exit! Shout if you’ve any other help. I’ve attached pics of our room for ref!