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Reply to Ok about getting my walker/wheelchair to Japan
Glad I could help.
It may be best to assume both have to be put in cargo when you hand them over at the airplane, as the available in-cabin storage will vary by plane, airline, etc. Nevertheless, I recommend calling your airline directly and asking this, and they can also help you gather the necessary information about your equipment ahead of… -
Reply to Mt Fuji from Fujikawaguchiko
Hello Bren,
I couldn’t find your hotel exactly but the one in the attached image seems to be it. According to Google it’s only about 36mins using the local buses and on foot. I have used the buses in this area, and they are accessible, inexpensive, and may be easier than finding an accessible taxi in the area. They run often in different…
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Reply to Ok about getting my walker/wheelchair to Japan
Hello Sarah,
Short answer, it shouldn’t be any real issue bringing both (beyond you and your caregiver/husband physically bringing them).
First, make sure your flight tickets are flagged for “wheelchair assistance” so they know you’re coming with one. When you are at baggage check-in they will want information about your walker and…
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Reply to take train in wheelchair
Hello Jul,
Just to clarify. While you can book tickets without reserving seats, if someone who boards at a later part of the trip does reserve the seats and/or wheelchair space you happen to be sitting in, then you have to move to another space that is open. This could be very problematic for a wheelchair user as the walkways to accessible…
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Reply to take train in wheelchair
Hello Farid,
Some limited and/or express trains may require special tickets to ride that need to be pre-purchased (this also includes Shinkansen/bullet trains). I ran into this while trying to go to Saiko Iyashi-no-seto Nenba [Traditional Japanese Village] and ride the Fuji Excursion (Chou line), as the alternative non-city sightseeing buses…
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