I am with you on crowds – not a fan of heat either (my condition worsens with heat). I found spring a great time to visit (and see cherry blossoms!).

In a country as populous as Japan, crowds are always present (some times more than others). But I think what you will find is that people are EXTREMELY respectful of personal space. Apart from…

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Hi Mary:

Ambulatory wheelchair user here as well. My partner and I travelled to Japan in the spring. I don’t know if you have been there before, but I think you’re going to love it!

Overall, I found most places were pretty accessible but this community here will always answer any specific questions you might have. I did not request the…

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I have only seen them on long haul flights myself but it’s not consistent in my experience.

I actually had not considered this! True that it’s unnecessary on public transport, but I hadn’t thought of it for restaurants and shops.

Hi Justin:

We took the Fuji excursion from Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko in March 2023. I am not a full time wheelchair user so I did not request a wheelchair accessible seat, but I think based on our experience, you might want to inquire directly at the station.

For one thing, as I am sure you’ve realized, it’s a limited schedule (three trains…

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