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Diane started the discussion Alone in Japan, legs not strong in the forum Japan a year ago
Alone in Japan, legs not strong
I am taking my first trip to Asia, and going by myself. Landing in Tokyo, Narita, Sept 6th. Leaving from Tokyo on Sept 15th. I am 63 years old, overweight, and my legs feel weak, but I am going anyhow! I want to spend some time in Tokyo and Kyoto, maybe some other places? I just get tired walking up steps. I am ok on flat ground. Any ideas…
tabita replied to the discussion Motorized Wheelchair Help : ] in the forum Japan a year ago
Has anyone in a wheelchair been to Shiraito Falls? I’m wondering how do-able it is and if anyone has any advice.
1 CommentI have not been myself, however I was trying to find more information and found that there are at least 4 Shiraito Falls (a couple near Fuji-san, and the others farther away). Do you know which specifically or have more information?
schroth-sensei replied to the discussion Motorized Wheelchair Help : ] in the forum Japan a year ago
Glad I could help!
I also recommended checking out our Sister site Accessible Japan if you haven’t already. It is full of helpful information about Japan and many accessible sightseeing locations.
accessible-japan.com
Accessible Japan - Your Guide to Barrier-Free Travel in Japan
Travel tips and advice for travelers with disabilities planning to visit Japan. Accessibility information on hotels, attractions, tours, wheelchair rentals, trains and more.
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Width of Disabled Ticket barriers – Kyoto Subway in the forum Japan a year ago
Width of Disabled Ticket barriers - Kyoto Subway
Hello,
I’m not sure the width specifically but from my experience living in Japan, I have had no issues in my Invacare power wheelchair.
I just looked up the guidelines for train stations and they are required to have at least one ticket gate with a width of at least 80cm but recommend it should be 90cm.
Other documents I have seen consider 80cm…
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