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Discuss accessible travel in Japan – from Hokkaido to Okinawa and everything in between!
Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
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Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
OK, I have thought about going for years now, but I am determined this year to go to Shirakawa-go!
From what I understand, even if you cannot get in the buildings, it still makes for a great trip. The biggest issue though seems to be transportation.
Taking the Hokuriku Shinkansen is accessible (I’ve used it from Tokyo to Kanazawa before), however, the next step is taking a bus from Shin-Takaoka Station in Takaoka to Shirakawa village.
Ages ago, I called them and they required you to put your wheelchair in the undercarriage and climb the steps into the bus – since I cannot walk, that is not an option!
Is there are regular bus? Are there accessible taxis that can be hired?
If anyone knows from experience, or has found information, please let me know! (If I find anything else myself I’ll update this thread as well)…