Hi @DeMarie!

As Josh said, you would have to stay a night in Takayama, as the train from Kyoto takes 4h.

There’s a thread on Takayama and Shirakawago where I explained my trip there. I definitely think that it’s worthwhile, though the buses to Shirakawago are not wheelchair accessible. I have no idea if there would be the possibility to hire… Read more

Hi! I’m glad that you made it to Japan, despite the rough travel experience. Even though there are some things that can be improved, I’m sure that you’ll enjoy Japan and love it there : )

As for recommendations, don’t miss Takayama Jinya in Takayama. Even though it doesn’t seem wheelchair accessible from the outside, you need to ask and they’ll… Read more

Hi!

Here’s my Instagram post of Miyajima with information on accessibility.

https://instagram.com/p/BndmBRah5Wd/

Transportation is as Josh said and, as far as I know, only that combination is accessible.

As for accommodation, I could not find a wheelchair accessible hotel in the island (there was one at the sea front, but it had some steps… Read more

The line is JR Hida. If I remember correctly, there was a wheelchair space in the reserved seats area. I did reserve in advance and I think it’s better to do so. The only problem is the extra schedule planning, but well, I think we are all used to it! : )