
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: Navigating Airplane Toilets
The disabled support offering varies between airlines. You need to check what support is available. Without making a point, this should have been checked before booking a ticket just in case it is virtually non-existent. As you are quoting a 14 hour flight it is possible that you are travelling from the UK. If you are, and you have booked British Airways you will be relieved (no pun intended) that long haul aircraft all carry an on board special wheelchair. However, you need to have advised BA through their website about the level of disabled support you need. If you do register for disabled support then you can choose your seat for free, which means being able to pick an aisle seat close to the toilets. My advice is that you search the website of whichever airline you are travelling on to see what their offering is as a matter of urgency to maximise whatever support is available.