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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.
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Accessible Hotel Rooms!
Accessible Hotel Rooms!
Posted by Kim on November 24, 2018 at 4:08 amDid you guys see this? Nutshell: Looks like the Japanese government is going to mandate that hotels of a certain size have at least one accessible room! ?
Accessible Japan replied 5 years, 10 months ago 4 Members · 5 Replies- 5 Replies
Great news! This was great to see as well:
Aside from ensuring wheelchair-accessible hotel rooms, municipalities across Japan must also craft barrier-free policies after Nov. 1 and identify areas that need attention in order to implement them.
So great Japan got the Olympics/Paralympics (and now the World Expo in Osaka)!
Hi there
Hilton in Shinjuku had fully accessible rooms
I ended up booking a King Hilton room
They offered me a universal room as well as another type which gave me options
A bit pricey though, it’s probably going to be hard to find something a bit cheaper next time.
I know my son lives there and I do love Tokyo but I had to put our doggie in a kennel and she lost 2kgs ☹️?, not sure if I will go again
Arcade on basement level with restaurants (expensive) and coffee all close by and completely accessible and I also found Starbucks up the road and I was able to wheel myself in with plenty of room
Deborah
Going to Tokyo with my husband. He is in wheel chair but can walk a little. Looking for a hotel with separate shower not over the bath as he cannot step into the bath. Any suggestions. Anita
Hello Anita,
Unfortunately, separate showers are few and far between here. If you are looking for a buddget option, any Toyoko Inn with a Heartful Room Type B has a sparate shower area.
Afterwards, they get a bit more pricey:
- The Prince Sakura Tower
https://www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/minato/high-range/the-prince-sakura-tower-tokyo/ - The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Shiodome
https://www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/minato/high-range/the-royal-park-hotel-tokyo-shiodome/ - Imperial Hotel Tokyo
https://www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/chiyoda/high-range/imperial-hotel-tokyo/ - Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
https://www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/bunkyo/high-range/hotel-chinzanso-tokyo/
Also, personally I put a shower chair next to the bathtub and shower there as most of the hotel bathrooms are unit-baths with drains in the floor. I wouldn’t tell staff you will do that, but it certainly opens up options.
Hope that helps.
- The Prince Sakura Tower
Hi there Anita
This is a great hotel but a bit pricey
There are handles on the door that opens outward but you have to stand in the hallway to open the door
That’s what I found anyway
Great station is not far away and very disabled friendly too
Accessible Japan is a great site and Josh is great to communicate with
My son speaks Japanese so this helped a lot
Take care
Deborah
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