[Josh Grisdale]

Hi

Unfortunately accessible Airbnbs are pretty much non-existent here in Japan. All single properties (houses) have steps. So, apartments are likely the only option, but they will still often have a step at the genkan…

If you are looking for a place with a kitchen, the hotel chain Mimaru has fully furnished apartment-style rooms. Here is an example:

https://www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/taito-city/high-range/mimaru-tokyo-asakusa-station/

Is there a motivation for choosing an Airbnb over a hotel?

[juliafein]

thanks for the info! i’m traveling with a group so we want to all stay together. that hotel looks great but it’s out of our price range. are there others like that but cheaper?

[Josh Grisdale]

Oakwood Suites also have kitchens and I *think* they may have accessible rooms. There are several in Tokyo. For example:

https://www.discoverasr.com/en/oakwood/japan/oakwood-residence-shinagawa-tokyo

[schroth-sensei]

Also, how long do you plan to stay?

[juliafein]

4 days in tokyo and kyoto each but we’re also hoping to go to an onsen.

[schroth-sensei]

I see, for that amount of time you may be stuck with hotel room(s). You can try to find a share house (essentially apartment rooms with some shared amenities like a kitchen), but usually the minimum stay is much longer.

[AsiaMarketMakers]

You’d be best to stay in hotels. That way it’s much easier to access hospitals and doctors if needed.

They will usually go out of their way to help you too. I have found booking.com a good place to book hotels. You can also message them to make sure you can book a suitable room.

[alexmarie]

I recently booked an Airbnb in Sumida City and the owner said the apartment is barrier free for people with disabilities! The pictures look great. There is an elevator and ramp that goes to the apartment. And the bathroom looks big enough to fit a wheelchair.

[Josh Grisdale]

Are you able to share a link to the property?

[AnhJon]

Can you share the link to this listing?