Hi Andy,

For a start, you may want to try this: https://www.accessible-japan.com/essential-japanese-phrases-and-words-for-people-with-disablities/

For individual words not on the list, you can ask one by one here!

If it is not necessarily Japanese related, you can also ask in the general discussions group as well 🙂

I don’t think “helper”…

Read more

OK, the taxi company got back to me and their charge for one hour in their taxi (mini-van) is ¥7,100 or ¥10,100 for a full sized van.

It would take between 1-1.5hrs to get to Shirakawa-go, so 2-3hrs for riding the taxi. But you would also need to pay them while you wait!!

So, very expensive! You can rent an accessible vehicle for 24hrs for about…

Read more

The local tourist desk got back to me and suggested a taxi company in Takaoka: https://www.takaoka-kotsu.co.jp/ (No English on website though.)

They have both accessible taxis and offer tours.

I contacted them but expect it to be pricy. Will keep you informed!

Nice pictures!