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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: Figuring out accessible travel arrangments (Powered Wheelchair rental)
Hello,
I use an Invacare Aviva RX 40 (roughly 65cm wide x 120cm long x 145cm tall with headrest). As Mark mentioned, there are London Cab-esque taxis called JapanTaxi that you can flag down in most large cities.
However, even though they were supposedly designed to be accessible, it is pretty obvious they were made with a small manual wheelchair in mind.
That being said, if they fold up the back bench seat I can use them in my power wheelchair BUT must remove my headrest to get in. Once in, I cannot turn to face forward and am facing the way I went up the ramp. The only remaining seat is the passenger seat.
So, it can be done but not recommended especially if she needs neck support.
The accessible taxis have several different types, but for a large power chair I would recommend a Toyota HiAce.