All the time.

I don’t usually bottom out, but because it is so heavy it is even hard to pop a wheelie. I often tell people that a single step can be the same to me as a wall.

Sometimes, if I know it will be useful, I’ll take a small portable ramp. But even though it is portable, it isn’t always practical to carry it all the time…

Please keep us updated with anything you find – it will help the next traveller!

Hi,

So, the usual database I use for wheelchair taxis didn’t have any listed for Miyako. But I found a list on the web, but it only has phone numbers and feels dubious: https://multi-taxi.info/list/?citylist_id=230

The Iwate travel portal site has a page for accessible travel but it just lists hotels (https://iwatetabi.jp/barrierfree/) and is…

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Hi Chica,

Sorry, I live in Tokyo so the info for Osaka is a bit thin… though I do plan to add to it on Accessible Japan before the World Fair!

I know @joanp lived in Osaka and that @Dicklaurent visited last year, so maybe they can provide more recent information.

There are very few benches/places to rest in Japan, so instead of relying on the…

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Maybe travel tips etc?