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Public transportation in Tokyo and Kyoto
I am a wheelchair user and will visit Japan for the first time in April (so it’ll be busy season). How accessible are buses and subways in Tokyo and Kyoto; how easy is it to get around using public transportation instead of using taxis? Are there apps I should download and use for both public transportation and for taxis?
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Good to hear visiting Japan.
About transportation by train, Accessible Japan site mentioned.
So pls check it.
Many travelers who use wheelchair visit Japan.
Normally they use electric wheelchair.
They use google maps for select transportation methods.
They said sometime difficult to find elevator, so they need to walk for finding.
Some normal Taxi…
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I was in Japan last April. Public transportation is good with a wheelchair. Some stations are huge and the most difficult part is knowing where to go. Public taxis usually have a ramp to get on but spaces are limited so you have to check in before and many many many taxi drivers are not used to use the ramp so they seem uncomfortable and…
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Using Foreign Disabled Parking Permits in Japan
Note: This post contains archived content from our former discussion forums, which closed in December 2025.
Question: Can travelers use their foreign disabled parking permits in Japan?
Answer: The situation with disabled parking in Japan is nuanced:
Private parking lots (shopping malls, tourist attractions, etc.) are typically not…
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THANKYOU!!! Best article I’ve seen about this.
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Finding Distilled Water for CPAP Machines in Japan
Note: This post contains archived content from our former discussion forums, which closed in December 2025.
Question: Where can travelers find distilled water in Japan for CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) breathing machines?
Answer: The correct Japanese term for distilled water is 蒸留水 (jōryūsui). While you may see 精製水 (seiseisui)…
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Oklahoma Adventure Part 2
https://youtu.be/vzJfbJdIJ_k?si=CWdmYeuYoPrqE96N
Family members, who have loved ones in the service to our country travel to destinations to visit and see their soldiers. This video is to help turn your trip to Ft Sills into a mini Oklahoma vacation. Many family members travel with disabilities so accessibility will be mentioned. In Part 2…
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Oklahoma Adventure Part 3
This is our last video on Oklahoma. If you like old airplanes, western wear, and BBQ sandwiches this is the video for you.
Since we are done with our Oklahoma video series, we will be back to finishing our Japan series. Our next videos will be on Hiroshima and Miyajima Island.
I hope you like our videos.
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