
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: Pushchairs for disabled children
Hello, Bruno-san!
In Japan, wheelchairs for children with disabilities are often custom-made by wheelchair suppliers who visit hospitals and build them according to doctors’ prescriptions.
Therefore, parents do not often buy wheelchairs (pushchairs) for their children in stores.
This site has a list of the latest models of children’s wheelchairs from major Japanese wheelchair manufacturers. (Our daughter also uses the one on this list)
http://www.kidsfesta.jp/products/products_category/category_offline/cof-4/
If there are several that you are interested in, we can check (for free) with the manufacturer to see if you can buy it in the store or if it can be custom made.
Please feel free to contact us!