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That’s wonderful Eileen, I’m so happy for you and thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful holiday! Out of interest, and only if you have time to reply with all the fun you’re having, how much did they charge you? (Though I’d pay any price for that freedom!)
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Reply to Parking mobility scooter
Thank you! 🤩
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Does anyone have experience of riding a lightweight scooter or travelling in a manual lightweight wheelchair (with non off-road wheels) over gravel? For example the paths in the Kyoto Imperial Palace: https://www.accessible-japan.com/places/japan/kyoto/kyoto/attractions/kyoto-imperial-palace/
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Kyoto Imperial Palace Accessibility Information - Accessible Japan
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available at Kyoto Imperial Palace, But gravel paths and large distances may cause difficulty for manual wheelchairs.
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My daughter managed to negotiate the gravel without much difficulty. She has Loopwheels Extreme with Schwalbe Marathon tyres (so they’re slightly wider than solid rubber). The gravel in the park is quite fine but is thick in places. I recommend you go up the street immediately to the West of the park and go in the gate nearest the palace…
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Unfortunately, it really depends on the location – some places have really thick gravel, others it is more like a dusting over hard packed dirt. Some places even have a plastic/rubber loop mat under the gravel to keep it firmer.
As Maury mentioned, it should be mostly fine. Stick to the edges and keep an eye on how thick it looks. With the…
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Thank you both for asking and sharing! Is it legal to ride into stores if there is room? And to ride on the pavement? I’m worried about crowds. (Among other things 😄) TIA!
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Reply to WHILL Mobility scooter/wheelchair hire
Thank you Eileen I was struggling to read the site too so this email address is priceless info! Have a wonderful holiday!
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