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Looking to travel to Japan and need accessibility information? Join our group discussion on accessible travel in Japan and discover the best tips and tricks.
The Japan group is a community of travelers who are passionate about exploring Japan and sharing their experiences with others. This group is dedicated to discussing all aspects of accessible travel in Japan, including accommodations, transportation, tourist attractions, and cultural experiences, as well as links to accessible travel companies and organizations.
Whether you have been here a million times or planning your first visit, the Japan group is a welcoming community that offers support and encouragement for travelers of all abilities. By sharing their experiences and knowledge, members of the group are helping to make travel in Japan more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Reply To: Booking Wheelchair Seats on the Shinkansen
Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem you can book tickets with an app for JR East (North-east of Tokyo).
Instead, you can request tickets via a form now (instead of going and booking in person). However, you still must go in person to pay for and pick up the tickets in advance. (Though, I suppose if you are buying them at the same station you plan to leave from, you could arrange to pick them up the same day you leave.)
Another unfortunate point is that it seems the form is currently only in Japanese: