Member Josh Grisdale
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Reply to Northern Japan in summer
Hello,
As with any other country, the further you get from the big urban areas, the harder accessibility becomes.
I’ve been to Aomori (Hirosaki to see the castle), Hakodate, and Sapporo. Sapporo should be fine in the main city area as even when I was there 10+ years ago the trains and subway were accessible.
In Hirosaki, there were accessible…
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Reply to Help transfer in the plane (overweight)
There is a lift/hoist for airplanes called the Eagle lifter I think…
However, I have not heard of them in Japan. The staff will assist with lifting/transferring here though
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Looks pretty standard to me… anything stand out to others? Maybe it varies by region?
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Has anyone ventured to the Izu Islands south of Tokyo?
The ferries are accessible, and there seem to be one or two accessible accommodations. If anyone has been, please share your experience!
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Hello Josh, I tried to start my own thread but got a message that I didn’t have enough activity to post one. Anyway, I found a tour guide in Kobe who offers tailored tours of Kobe (accessible included) for a reasonable price. Would it be ok if they created their own profile & posted about the services they offer? Thanks!
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Yes, a few people have visited the Izu Islands south of Tokyo, and they can be a great option if you’re looking for something off the beaten path! The ferries run by Tōkai Kisen are accessible—staff are helpful, and it’s best to contact them in advance so they can assist with boarding. Izu Ōshima is one of the more accessible islands, with…
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Reply to Kyoto wheelchair repair
What is the wheelchair brand?
There may be a repair shop @tak can put you in touch with.
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