Reply To: Advice about travelling with some mobility issues in Japan
@Trish Hi Trish-san,
What a wonderful trip to Japan with your mother! We wish that you will be able to make it happen!
Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kanazawa, Takayama, Tsumago, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, Osaka… I think many of the full-time wheelchair users who gather on this site have probably visited these places.
Of course, we also travel to these places with many full-time wheelchair users.
In terms of accessibility, Tokyo and Osaka are large cities where you can get to any sightseeing spot by local train or subway, but
other destinations can also be accessed comfortably by taxi or car charter. And many hotels have lifts.
Regarding wheelchair rental, the WHILL Model F is certainly as popular as you say! It’s also easy to operate.
As an additional idea, if your mother is not confident about operating a wheelchair, I thought that a type that you or your family can push along would also be good.
We can arrange official WHILL rentals at no extra fee, and we can also make suggestions to suit your needs and situation, so please feel free to ask us via direct message if you would like.
We hope your trip with your mother comes true!
