
Tony
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Shinkansen and general train/metro questions
Always find the attendant at every station so they can make the necessary arrangements at the arrival station.
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Hi, I recently hired a power wheelchair and went to a lot of the main attractions. Had a wonderful time there. I used a hired driver for Kyoto and Osaka. He is very helpful and knowledgeable about the needs of disabled people. Here is his site https://caretaxi17.com/
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metro and train outside of Tokyo with power wheelchair
I did all those places in June and I found it all a very pleasant experience. I was in my power wheelchair and given priority in all cities.
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Safe to Travel around Tokyo and Osaka Alone in A Power Wheelchair?
Carlos,
I was there in June using my power wheelchair and found the people in Japan to be very respectful of disabled people. Giving you first priority at venues.
I went to Disneyland Tokyo and I had a great time there. I went on some rides and the staff went above what they had to do to help me.
One thing to note is that some cafes and bars are…
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Easiest Way to Book Accessible Hotels - Japan
Hi Nicole and Taka,
Nicole, I recently toured a similar 2 week tour of those areas. I used a power wheelchair to get around but most importantly I used the services provided by Tak. He went above and beyond what I needed to make it a successful holiday for me and my family.
PS. Don’t trust booking.com for accessibility compliance. You need…
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