
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: Advice about travelling with some mobility issues in Japan
Hello.
I understand that you have various concerns. I will write it here as one way of thinking.
As others have written, your travel agency did not seem to provide much service to you. So why not go ahead and use people like us to make various arrangements for each area you want to visit? People who live in that area often know more. For example, you can base your tour of Mt. Fuji in Tokyo, and Kyoto in Osaka. (Hotel rates in Kyoto are very expensive.) Why don’t you carefully consider the places you really want to visit and make a travel plan? I will help you with that. (I have a tour conductor license.) As for wheelchairs, I also have a wheelchair with a reclining function in addition to a whill. Many historical buildings in Japan have many stairs made of large stones to give them dignity. However, many shrines and temples have voluntarily installed elevators and ramps in recent years, and the number of accessible places has increased. In areas where major historical buildings are scattered, such as Kyoto, I recommend arranging a taxi company that allows you to board in a wheelchair. They exist all over Japan. As for the “totally unsuitable tourist spots” you mentioned in your question, among the places you listed, Tsumago and Kanazawa might be the best. They’re both a bit far away, so I hope this helps.
Regards.
Tak