martynsibley
MemberHanami Kyoto for mobility challenged seniors
Hi Jay,
I went there this past spring for the Hanami. It is much better than Tokyo I found in terms of places to see Sakura. Actually, I wrote about it here:
https://www.tabifolk.com/josh_grisdale/blog/seeing-sakura-in-kyoto-with-a-wheelchair/
I was there for 2 days. But, there is so much to see that you could go really deep as well if you…
Wheelchair assistance when connecting between different airlines
That they did not bring your wheelchair right away and you had to wait. I hear about it happening often in the UK, but never had an issue in Japan…
Wheelchair assistance when connecting between different airlines
Is that typical, or was this an exception?
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Hi Scott,
Sure, feel free to share my comments, and if they are interested, I’m always interested in new ideas!
To be clear, there are many people in the world who cannot travel due to medical conditions or disability, and they have just as much a right to explore the world as well. So, I am excited to see any way that can make that happen. I…
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Hi there!
That looks really cool!
Yes, I see the potential for it in planning and “scouting out” locations to visit. Especially since it would be on wheels and could give a good estimation of where wheelchair users could go – ie no stairs etc. Though, a wheelchair likely could do a bit more (ie gravel etc).
On a personal note, I am always a…
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