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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.
Whether you have been here a million times or planning your first visit, the Japan group is a welcoming community that offers support and encouragement for travelers of all abilities. By sharing their experiences and knowledge, members of the group are helping to make travel in Japan more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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Posted by disneyanytime on January 31, 2024 at 12:51 amThis is probably a silly question. We are going in the summer and my son is in a wheelchair. Will he need to take his shoes off? Either way is fine, I just need to prepare him if he does. Thanks!
disneyanytime replied 6 months, 2 weeks ago 2 Members · 2 Replies- 2 Replies
If his feet are always in the wheelchair except when transferring (like mine), then it shouldn’t be an issue for him to leave the shoes on. Hotels and most sightseeing locations are not usually strict about this, mostly just temples have people observe this custom in public spaces. I have been to a temple that is very strict about no-shoes in the viewing area, but they weren’t concerned about removing mine at all. That being said, at this same temple, the attendants wiped down my wheelchair tires very thoroughly to remove any debris prior to entry, so this could be something to expect. Some places may also provide shoe booties to just cover your shoes, again they probably won’t worry about you son’s shoes, but you can buy them fairly cheap if you really want to be proactive.
As for private residences, leaving his shoes on probably won’t be a problem, especially if it’s a comfort issue for your son. Nevertheless, if I was at a new friends house I would personally remove my shoes and observe this custom just to be overly polite as their guest, but that’s just me.
-JustinThank you!!
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