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Looks great (though, I’ll avoid the snow…)
Good idea about contacting the local tourism office. Just used the enquiry form here: http://shirakawa-go.org/mailform2/
We’ll see what they say…
Wish I could go! Looks like a great tour!
If anyone goes, please do share your pictures.
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Too bad about the bus not being accessible, but good to know.
So, either go with someone who can drive an accessible rental car, or pay $600-$800 for a driver/taxi – yikes!
Considering this is a World Heritage Site, it is disappointing that the only way for wheelchair users is to pay MUCH more than others just to visit…
Thank you very much! …
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That is great to hear @ohayotravel – thank you.
Do you know if driving is the only way to get there for a wheelchair user? If the bus is not accessible, can you recommend an accessible taxi service?
Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
OK, I have thought about going for years now, but I am determined this year to go to Shirakawa-go!
From what I understand, even if you cannot get in the buildings, it still makes for a great trip. The biggest issue though seems to be transportation.
Taking the Hokuriku Shinkansen is accessible (I’ve used it from Tokyo to Kanazawa…
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