Assistance in Osaka
Assistance in Osaka
Hello, I’m looking for a last-minute scooter or power wheelchair rental in Osaka (for Saturday) as well as any possible suggestions for repair services. My wife’s scooter hit some curbs in Tokyo and the front wheel bearings have failed, causing the front wheel to wobble and make it unsafe. The hotel concierge has tried to find someone who can help with repairs in Tokyo but did not find a shop willing to assist since it’s not a Japanese brand. She is unable to walk so our options are limited. We are taking a train from Tokyo to Osaka Saturday afternoon. Are there any suggestions for rentals and/or repairs in Osaka? We are there Saturday and flying out on Tuesday. The bearings need to be rebuilt or a similar sized wheel could be installed. Thank-you!
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Perhaps @tak can help?
I guessed so, and sent him a message if he has any solutions.
New Wheelchair Rental at Haneda
Some of you here are probably aware of this, but a new wheelchair rental service has started at Haneda Airport Terminal 3. They rent normal manual wheelchairs as well as a light-weight power wheelchairs that is foldable and self-standing.
You can get it at the airport, take it anywhere while you are traveling in Japan, and bring it back there.
It says it is a trial started late February till the end of March but I heard it will continue after April 1, 2025.
https://ut-haneda.jp/wheelchair_stroller_rental_list/
It does not have English site yet. You can write your request from here:
https://ut-haneda.jp/wheelchair_stroller_rental_list/#offerform
maybe via https://whill.inc/jp/ ? Site is in japanese. Through the map icon you can select Osaka and then click on the numbered locations. Also, check out this URL for an english guide:
Good luck and please let us know if you succeeded.
Thank you for the link! Unfortunately WHILL requires 1 week notice for rentals. We haven’t yet found a rental company for same day or next day as of yet.
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