Hello,

Yes, there are accessible seats available. You can see them a bit in this write-up for Hakone:

https://www.accessible-japan.com/places/japan/kanagawa-1/hakone/attractions/hakone/

Unlike commuter trains, you need to get special tickets for the Romancecar, but unless it very busy you can typically get the tickets the same day.

The view isn’t…

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All the time.

I don’t usually bottom out, but because it is so heavy it is even hard to pop a wheelie. I often tell people that a single step can be the same to me as a wall.

Sometimes, if I know it will be useful, I’ll take a small portable ramp. But even though it is portable, it isn’t always practical to carry it all the time…

Please keep us updated with anything you find – it will help the next traveller!

Regarding the post towns, I went from Nakatsugawa to Magome by bus (it was wheelchair accessible). Magome is all uphill, but if you’ve got power assist or someone pushing, it’s doable and a very pleasant place.

Then from Magome to Tsumago, the bus was not wheelchair accessible. It was a smaller bus, but the driver helped me get the wheelchair…

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Hi Chica!

Yes, going to the port area is a bit of a hassle with different transport changes. You’re staying at a great place with good transport options (the brown line may get you directly to Shinsekai and the red line mostly everywhere!).

I hope you enjoy your trip! We’re here if you need anything else : )