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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.
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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