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Seprately from this discussion here but connected, I heard from an old lady today that they need to give up participating bus tours because they are not non-step. She said she has difficulty stepping up and down the entrance of the bus. So I think we should develop a bus tour accessible for her too. For that we need a new universal…
Reply to Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
@joshgrisdale 　I also have no new information. Some information show that both Gifu and Toyama Prefectural Government has their policies or targets to raise the rate of non-step buses to improve the mobility of aged residents, but not sure for Shirakawago route.　
By the way, “non-step bus” rate is 15% nationwide and it is 12% in Gifu. …
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I think below might be an option for you.
Chuo Ward Tourist Information (Metro Kyobashi Station) rent wheelchairs for free (with some deposit money).
Hi Linda,
Hundred Stay in TokyoIt is a walking distance to Shin-Okubo which is a famous Korean Town in Tokyo. It is not a high brand area but is an interesting district for tourists. As the buildings are generally not build quite recently, I assume a lot of the shops and restaurants are not accessible.
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