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I keep hearing about a special pass one must get for trains and subways for wheelchair users in Tokyo. Should I get one ahead of coming in May? How?
Thanks!
Kate
Kate1 CommentIf you are referring to a Japanese Government Disability ID, you cannot get one without Residence status in Japan (visiting on holiday as a foreigner does not qualify for this status). While this means you don’t have access to discounts related to disabilities, you are not required to have the ID to get assistance from the Train Attendants if…
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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto? in the forum Japan 6 months ago
wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto?
Oakwood Suites also have kitchens and I *think* they may have accessible rooms. There are several in Tokyo. For example:
https://www.discoverasr.com/en/oakwood/japan/oakwood-residence-shinagawa-tokyo
gimom07 replied to the discussion Wheelchair or Scooter Advice in the forum Japan 6 months ago
Hi Justin – thanks so much for taking the time to give such a detailed reply!!
As far as which one to buy, I will do my homework about it. I am just trying to find one that will work in Japan – that is small and light enough, that is not much wider than an average person, and folds small enough to take on shinkansen and cabs.
I was wondering…
schroth-sensei replied to the discussion wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto? in the forum Japan 6 months ago
wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto?
I see, for that amount of time you may be stuck with hotel room(s). You can try to find a share house (essentially apartment rooms with some shared amenities like a kitchen), but usually the minimum stay is much longer.
juliafein replied to the discussion wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto? in the forum Japan 6 months ago
wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto?
4 days in tokyo and kyoto each but we’re also hoping to go to an onsen.
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