Hi!

I rode in one for a TV show and, being in a power wheelchair, I had to remove my headrest to get in.  I haven’t used one since (I’m a train guy) but have heard stories of 10-20 minutes for inexperienced drivers to figure out the ramp before even getting the rider in to belt-down and drivers refusing power wheelchair users.  Also, turning… Read more

@JoanP cheers for the info on Hiroshima. I know it will be tight but i really wanted to go pay my respects at the atomic dome and peace memorial. Have you ever been to Okonomimura in Hiroshima at all? heard the food is awesome so wanted to check it out if its accessible?
In Osaka apart from a morning visit to the Aquarium we have a free day.… Read more

Thank you so much for covering an area we have yet to get to, @JoanP!

@JoanP thank you for the info. Still not sure about the castle as we are seeing two more in various in other areas. Unfortunately we are on a day excursion from Osaka so i don’t think we will have time to visit Miyajima Island. I have heard of it and it was on our radar, but some plans changed so its just a day trip now. One for the next trip… Read more

Amen!

Yup, had the 1hr wait and then “come back tomorrow” experience (again) this week… and I speak fluent Japanese.

Definitely something that needs to improve!  Thanks @JoanP!