hi Kate:

I think you have some information already on tours. As far as hotels, it depends on where in the city you’d like to stay. I can recommend the Tokyo Station Maronuchi and Hotel Celestine Ginza. I can get along without a fully disabled room and these had separate showers (not bathtub only- which is a deal breaker for me).

It’s not…

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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.