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Louise replied to the discussion Monkey Park Iwatayama in the forum Japan 7 months ago
Thank you so much for the video, it is super helpful. We have had a look at it and think it may just be doable if it is a dry day. He will have the free wheel on which helps a bit!! We will make a final decision when we are there.
Joan Pahisa replied to the discussion Monkey Park Iwatayama in the forum Japan 7 months ago
Hi Louise,
I went to the snow monkey park 5 years ago. It was late November, outside of snow season, which would have made the dirt trail leading to the park even more difficult (or impossible for me). Anyway, I left my wheelchair at the beginning of the trail (as there were about 50 to 70 steps) and took my crutches. Then there was a 2km…
Joan Pahisa replied to the discussion Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair in the forum Japan 7 months ago
Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
Yes, it should be alright. At least, that’s what I did. I’d recommend getting off the wheelchair and folding it as soon as you can, so that the driver doesn’t have time to get flustered or stressed out. I didn’t have any trouble with that particular trip, but I’ve had other experiences were I had to negotiate with drivers thinking that I…
disneyanytime replied to the discussion Shoes in the forum Japan 7 months ago
Kathie replied to the discussion Miyako Public Transportation Accessibility in the forum Japan 7 months ago
Miyako Public Transportation Accessibility
This is very helpful! Thank you! It sounds like I will have to wait until we arrive and hope for the best. But it’s good to know it might be a possibility. We are trying to get my husband a power add on to his manual wheelchair and if we are successful, maybe we can walk/roll to the Pier, although the sidewalks could present another barrier…
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