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Hi
So, first about the Japanese disability card, you can get it as a resident (ie not a tourist staying for under 90 days). However, you need to be a resident of a certain area with a fixed address. So, if you will be living in an area and using that as a base to travel, it should be possible to get one, but if you are constantly traveling I’m…
Reply to Private guide in Tokyo
TokudAw (https://www.accessible-japan.com/custom_tour/custom/tokudaw/) could handle this as well as Wilgo and Ohayo Travel.
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Reply to Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
There are accessible rental options, but not at every rental location. A common lift-equipped van is the Toyota Hi-Ace, but there are mini-van options with ramps in the back – just be sure to measure and be sure your husband can fit in. I use an Invacare power wheelchair and can get in some if I recline my backrest. If we are going to do…
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