Hi there!

So, the ideal option would be to have on-the-spot wheelchair rental/lending…

In general, rentals are for a set period and getting a rental company to deliver a wheelchair for the day would be difficult.

However, there are some possibilities we could explore.

Have a wheelchair ready to go when needed at your hotel

Obviously, this will…

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Hi there,

Not much to add as Joan did such a great job. As he mentioned, things are getting a bit more relaxed but still much stricter than other countries.

Also, @ohayotravel could give you the most accurate answer and also help arrange it for you. They are one of the best accessible travel operators in Japan.

Hi Mia,

I think that with the change in the new Japan entry regulations that take effect on the 7th September it should be possible, as now travel reservations still need to be done via a travel agency, but group and supervised tours are not mandatory anymore.

I don’t know if @ohayotravel can help you with it. Otherwise, maybe @joshgrisdale can…

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Hi Carlos

Can you send a link?

In general, residents of Japan with disabilities get a disability ID from the government. It acts as official ID but also allows for discounts at some places and can alert staff that you have a certified disability (and not just an injury etc).

I know many other countries (my native Canada included) don’t have…

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