Hello,

I know that Sayuki is interested in starting accessible geisha banquets but has had a bit of trouble finding a place.  Try contacting her via the Fukagawa Geisha – http://www.sayuki.net/.  Please tell them Accessible Japan sent you.

As for Miyajima, after getting off at JR Miyajimaguchi Station, the ferry dock is a short walk away. … Read more

OK, I found these:

• Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka-Ekinan
  http://www.hotel-prezio.co.jp/ekinan/room/#u
• Sanco Inn Shizuoka Kitaguchi
  https://www.sanco-inn.co.jp/shizuoka/room.html#room_universal
• Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Shizuoka-Ekikita
  http://www.hotel-prezio.co.jp/ekikita/room_other.html
• Apparently Nippondaira Hotel also has one…

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For sure!

Yes, that is the bad side of some agencies – they have their hands tied in terms of deals, which is not always the best.  Though, if they are in deals with the hotels, they should at least be able to help you get information.  Try asking for pictures / measurements etc.

Kyoko-san,

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Hi @maikebrinckmann !

Sure, would love to help!  Just want to confirm something:

There is a prefecture called Shizuoka, and the biggest city is also called Shizuoka (kinda like New York, New York).  We are talking about Shizuoka City, right? (As opposed to Hamamatsu, Atami, or Izu which are also big shinkansen stops in Shizuoka… Read more