Hmmmm getting the same message…

@cpnheather any thoughts? I know you frequently travel there.

There are definitely accessible seats, so in the worst case scenario you could book in advance at the Midori no Madoguchi booking counter found at most larger JR stations.

Hello,

I’m not sure where the port is exactly, but Miyako station is accessible (though it seems to require a stair lift to get between platforms – https://www.ecomo-rakuraku.jp/en/station/Miyako/). If you use the station, you should give yourself extra time since they can be slow and if you need to go to another platform, you would need to go…

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@cpnheather also specializes in tours at cruise ports around Japan and has hosted a number of travelers with mobility needs: https://www.cpntravel.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-hopkins-clement-30295665

I have a vague recollection of a company that does that. I’ll search but maybe @cpnheather or @kenedmonds19 know?

Hi

Osaka, Kobe, Nagasaki would likely have the most/most-accessible options but there should be possibilities for each location.

I have not personally been on a cruise, but have heard that the biggest challenges for accessibility tend to be getting out of the port itself (ie the buses provided only have stairs). However, if the wheelchair can…

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