MemberKathie
MemberReply to Japan as a power wheelchair user
My husband and I were in Japan in April/May 2024 and landed at Narita airport. He is in a wheelchair and unable to walk or stand at all. We only brought his manual wheelchair. Disembarking the plane was pretty standard. They sent 2 people to assist him into the aisle chair which was the same as ones we had used in Canada. We had left…
Reply to Shinkansen reservation required?
We travelled from Yokohama to Kyoto on the Shinkansen in April 2024. We were fortunate that we had someone in Japan book our ticket ahead of time. They reserved the “utiliity” room for us and it was amazing. In my opinion is was worth the money and part of the experience in Japan to take the Shinkansen. Below is a photo of the “utility”…
TakReply to Airplane transfer question
We travelled to Narita Airport in April 2024. My husband is 260 lbs and 6’2″ and cannot stand. There was no hoist to help him out of his seat. They lifted him into an aisle chair and his own wheelchair was at the door of the plane and they then transferred him into his own chair. A hoist would have been better but this worked.
Reply to Figuring out accessible travel arrangments (Powered Wheelchair rental)
If you are in the Yokohama area and in need of a taxi or a wheelchair accessible tour I highly recommend One Trail Trans Care. We recently returned from Japan and had the most amazing experience with this company. His van is large and had no problem accommodating my husband in his wheelchair, myself, 2 of our friends and all of our luggage. …
Reply to Accessible taxi for power wheelchair.
We recently enjoyed the services of One Trail Trans Care on our visit to Yokohama. Mr Hideo Sasaki, the owner, went above and beyond to make my husband feel comfortable and safe. We were greeted inside the airport when we arrived and Mr Sasaki and his assistant helped us with our luggage. We didn’t have to go searching for him. He also…
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