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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.
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Hello all! My name is Ally Hongo, the co-founder of the Japan Travel Awards. One of the Awards’ core categories is Best Accessible Travel and I wanted to reach out to everyone for recommendations of Japan-based accessible places that deserve to be recognized.
If, during your travels, you’ve encountered an exceptional place in Japan that stood…
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Japan Travel Awards | The Winners
The full list of all Japan Travel Awards award-recipients.
Wheelchair Travel Japan, Geordie Travels and 2 others4 CommentsView more comments-
Yup, I’m a judge and a huge supporter of these awards.
Please, share some recommendations so we can reward those for their work to make Japan available to everyone to enjoy, and also encourage others to follow suit.
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It is one of the best barrier free hotels I have seen in Japan.
The room is well laid out and spacious. There is plenty of room to manoeuvre my wheelchair around with ease. There is even a nice little deck I have access to. The toilet and bathroom area is especially impressive: clean, new, lots of room and super easy… Read more2- View 1 reply
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