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Wheelchair-friendly 1-day trips destinations from Tokyo?
Hi! Soon I’ll be traveling to Japan with my husband. We have already been there several times, but this one we will be traveling with a transport wheelchair, as he can’t push himself in a traditional one and it’s more confortable for both of us. He can stand if it’s necessary, but his…
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The Great Buddha of Kamakura/Kotoku-in Temple is fully accessible (including restrooms) and free to wheelchair users with a disability card. Komachi-dori shopping street is accessible and leads you directly to the spacious Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Although, the main sanctuary is not accessible, it is said to be very beautiful and worth…
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How about the following options?
Toyosu & Tsukiji
The markets and commercial facilities are barrier-free.
You can visit Toyosu Market, enjoy a sushi lunch, and then stroll by the seaside and go shopping at LaLaport Toyosu.
Yokohama – Minato Mirai & Yamashita Park
From Sakuragicho Station, the Minato Mirai area has very few steps.
You can visit… Read more
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Hi there,
My partner (manual wheelchair user) and I are planning a 4-week trip to Japan for April next year.I am seeking suggestions on how to book accommodation. I have tried the hotels mentioned previously, and most of them either do not respond or say they cannot help us. Is there a way to book a wheelchair friendly room easily?
I can’t…
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Hi. We just came back. Husband is a pier chair user. Their terminology is different. Look for a universal or barrier free room. We stayed at Tokyo Inn Haneda, and it was great. In Yokohama, we stayed at the Sotetsu Fresa Inn in their Universal room. Both with fantastic bathrooms, both located close to stations.
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Accessible Japan show several hotel that is accessible. And you may book by website.
Have a safe trip.
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I thought this was really fascinating. Normally “preserving history” and accessibility don’t go hand in hand as often historical societies are against altering old buildings etc. But this time it is accessible travel saving history!
fox4now.com
'Fighting to save history': Everglades City Depot owner pins hopes on new partnership
In a partnership with Removing the Barriers, the depot’s owner hopes to bring to life an adaptive recreation hub at the historic building for people with disabilities.
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Have you been to Paris recently? The Paralympics have helped to improve accessibility around the city.
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What is a disability certificate? I am planning on going to TeamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills) in November and want to take advantage of the discounted rate for Visitors with Disabilities. See below: [Official] teamLab Borderless TOKYO, Azabudai Hills
“・Visitors with a disability certificate:
- Discounted tickets are available for holders of a…
teamlab.art
teamLab (f. 2001) is an international art collective. Their collaborative practice seeks to navigate the confluence of art, science, technology, and the natural world.
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In Japan, we have little passport/IDs to verify disability. One thing they are used for is discounts at certain places.
https://www.accessible-japan.com/japan-disability-discounts/
If you have something similar in your country you may be able to get a discount, but it can depend on the place and the staff
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Thank you for the link. Appreciate it.
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