MemberAnthony @ TWIA
MemberReply to metro and train outside of Tokyo with power wheelchair
Hello,
For the cities you mentioned, likely the experience will be the same as Tokyo (though, the smaller the city, the fewer the options).
I would note:
- In Kyoto you will need to rely on buses to get to many of the sites. While they are accessible, they are also very crowded. Getting on at the beginning point of a bus route will be fine, but…
Reply to Is the SmartDrive acceptable at Japanese airports?
I think @joanp uses one and has been to Japan twice – maybe he can comment too.
ek8095Reply to Japan as a power wheelchair user
It will likely work, but take a bit longer to charge than usual. If both are yours, I suggest bringing the first one you sent.
ek8095Reply to Japan wheelchair taxi on Go app?
Yes, as @wilgo said, it is possible… and the skills may be not fully up to par with some drivers. You could also be sure to check the height of your wheelchair/yourself as, for example, I need to remove my headrest to fit in the door and I need to face sideways which means only one other passenger can ride with me.
This video might be good…
Reply to Instructions for Ramp Crew/Baggage Handlers for Power Wheelchair
Hi,
I live in Japan and just went back to Canada for a bit. I went through Narita and had no problems.
As @han mentioned, they likely don’t have time to read instructions but you can tell them when you pass your chair over.
For example, I showed them the switches for manual/breaks, how to disengage the battery (I did it for them) and where not…
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