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Accessible Japan started the discussion Wheelchair Rental Near Arashiyama in Kyoto in the forum Japan 6 years ago
Wheelchair Rental Near Arashiyama in Kyoto
A big thanks to @kyotoursjapan for pointing out that there are free wheelchair rentals available near Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto.
Railwayman Bicycle Rental, located next to Saga Torokko Station, has 3 manual wheelchairs available to borrow. You can read more about accessibility of the bamboo grove on our website too: … Read more
kyotoursjapan replied to the discussion Parkinsons in the forum Japan 6 years ago
[quote quote=6874]Hello,
Thank you for your question. While a number of tourist sites in Japan offer wheelchairs which can be borrowed on a first-come-first-served basis, I would say it is only about 20-30% of the sites have them in Tokyo (Maybe @kyotoursjapan can comment on what it is like in Kyoto?).
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Some large sightseeing… Read more
Accessible Japan replied to the discussion Parkinsons in the forum Japan 6 years ago
Hello,
Thank you for your question. While a number of tourist sites in Japan offer wheelchairs which can be borrowed on a first-come-first-served basis, I would say it is only about 20-30% of the sites have them in Tokyo (Maybe @kyotoursjapan can comment on what it is like in Kyoto?).
Some nicer hotels also have wheelchairs you could use… Read more
Accessible Japan replied to the discussion What to do in Kyoto this week during the typhoon? in the forum Japan 6 years ago
Reply to What to do in Kyoto this week during the typhoon?
There are a number of museums in Kyoto which should be accessible.
Perhaps @kyotoursjapan can arrange an indoor focused tour? Their website is http://www.kyotoursjapan.com/ and Terin is an awesome guide.
