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    Outside of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, what places are you interested in visiting in Japan?

    Has accessibility made it hard to get to them?

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    Tracey, Zo and 2 others
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    • We are coming to Yokohama soon, and after Kyoto we go to Kagoshima. I will report accessibility and informations about our journey right after 😉 Next year we hope to visit Sapporo, Hakodate and Aomori…

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      • I’m in Japan right now, landed today, headed to Kobe, Okayama, Kyoto, Nagoya and Chiba. So far, assistance from JR has been great. I would have definitely been overwhelmed by the trains without it on my first day. Some trips and classes that I wanted to sign up for were not available for wheelchair users but I did manage to find some that work…

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      • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance in Google Maps

        Hello, in looking for wheelchair-friendly spots I’m curious how useful / accurate Google Maps “Wheelchair-Accessible Entrance” flag is, especially for Tokyo restaurants and coffeehouses (pink circled icon, you can also filter by those that are.) Any opinions/insights/findings from others?

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        Tracey, DecJapan and Josh Grisdale
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        • From experience, I feel that in general it errs towards caution and places are by default set to be “not accessible” until marked as “accessible”. So, if it has the mark it should be ok, but if it has a “not” mark, it could mean it is not accessible, or just not yet verified.

          You may also want to check out the WheeLog app as well.

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          • Thanks Josh, we found the same thing. Department stores were our go-to when short on time, almost always we could elevator up and wheel into any of the restaurants, once we scored an AMAZING view from above (Soba on the top floors of Mitsukoshi Ginza)

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          • Hi, I am Amy. Not sure if this is the place for me. I live near Atlanta, Georgia. I am disabled. I am schizophrenic and have to use a rollater walker to get around. The issues are not connected, just in case you were wondering. I am an accessible and inclusive travel agent. I love what I do. I am a Certified Autism Travel Professional and…

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            Josh Grisdale
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          • New accessible villa near Torino

            Hello! A few weeks ago we met the owner of this wheelchair accessible villa with ceiling and mobile hoists and near some delicious truffle spots and beautiful cultural and heritage sites.

            https://www.wheeltribe.eu/accommodation/wheelchair-adapted-holiday-villa-near-torino-3024

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            Josh Grisdale and Patty
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