Hello Gimom!

I don’t know how much help I can give in choosing the right chair for you, your healthcare representative may be able to give you the best advice, but I can provide some information that may assist you.

(1 & 3) It may be best to avoid the Mobility Scooter or Handle-type Wheelchairs. These scooters can be harder to maneuver in tight…

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Hello Julia,
If you’re getting around by trains, I’d just stick to using a motorized wheelchair because it is so easy to use the trains (the train rides are so smooth, I used them nearly every day of my trips). I recently stayed in Yokohama for a 90-day stay, I brought my motorized wheelchair and as Josh said it was nice to have it for hilly…

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Hello

I live in Tokyo and use a power wheelchair.

I would recommend taking your power wheelchair because you will likely be covering more distance than expected and Kyoto is hilly.

The only benefit to a manual wheelchair would be getting in smaller restaurants or up a step at some restaurants/stores.