
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: WHILL Mobility scooter/wheelchair hire
I was based in Ginza Tokyo, we visited Osaka twice on the Shinkansen, Shibuya Crossing on the Ginza Line. Personally I preferred the mobility scooter, I also had my manual wheelchair with me for use at the airports which I used on two days out where my scooter was tricky to manage. What I did find was that their lowered/accessibility kerbs were quite chunky and sometimes quite steep. At the time my thoughts were “how on earth does someone get up this in an electric wheelchair”. I use all 3 at home, manual wheelchair, electric wheelchair and mobility scooter. My scooter is always my favourite, my lifeline to the world