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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Free Wheelchair from Tourist Offices in Tokyo and Kyoto in the forum Japan 10 months ago
Free Wheelchair from Tourist Offices in Tokyo and Kyoto
Hi
It might be easier to rent for your whole trip as I’m not sure you can a) guarantee a chair will be available when you go to get it as I think they are first come first served, b) They might only be available for the day…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Wheelchair accessible kei vans in the forum Japan 10 months ago
Wheelchair accessible kei vans
As for the wording… who knows! Maybe “wellness cab”?
So… not much luck.
I found this one from Toyota (that may just be a prototype as I have never seen it in the wild) where the seat becomes a wheelchair… since you can’t just go everywhere in a car seat, I assume that this means it is designed for day trips…
Maryalicem started the discussion Free Wheelchair from Tourist Offices in Tokyo and Kyoto in the forum Japan 10 months ago
Free Wheelchair from Tourist Offices in Tokyo and Kyoto
Hi folks – we are traveling to Japan with one member who will not be able to walk long distances. I am considering using the wheelchairs from the tourist offices to make his time more enjoyable. I”d love to hear any tips or suggestions for us. Thank you.
Gill replied to the discussion Wheelchair accessible kei vans in the forum Japan 10 months ago
Wheelchair accessible kei vans
That’s really kind of you. Thanks.
I’m not a car person, either but amazed by how many little WAV’s there seem to be in Japan (although maybe they’re all sitting in the back, and presumably some too short for me).
Also- what’s with the ‘Welcab Handicap’ name? Maybe it’s lost in translation?
Anyway, would be an incredible souvenir from my trip…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Wheelchair accessible kei vans in the forum Japan 10 months ago
Wheelchair accessible kei vans
Gotcha.
Yeah, very rare to the point of wondering if they exist – I’m not sure I have ever seen one!
Will look around (though, just a warning – I’m not a car person!)
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