There is a special permit you can get that let’s you park in certain no-parking zones but it takes at least two weeks and you need to be a Japanese resident as the police use the disability pass you get from city hall etc

So, not really for tourists.

However, if you just want to indicate you have a reason for parking in the wheelchairs…

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Sorry, I should have read this first!

I run Accessible Japan. We don’t do rentals directly but make suggestions based on what people need and where they need it.

As mentioned in the other post, either reach out to @ohayotravel on tabifolk or use the form on Accessible Japan and I’ll put you in contact directly.

As mentioned be sure to contact them directly, but I know that they are one of the most inclusion-focused hotels/apartels out there.

Unfortunately, some of their original hotels have some poor design choices, but I have met with them and know they are very eager to improve and learn – for example I recently discussed options for families…

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Hi,

There are several in Tokyo, but Showa Bōeki is the main importer in Tokyo.

https://www.showa-boeki.com/

Perhaps @tak knows for Kyoto/Osaka?

Hello,

I have never booked for 4 people, but my guess would be that if you want to book online, you’ll need to book 3 times in a row:

• wheelchair seat
• companion seat
• remaining two seats

However, as the wheelchair and companion seats are less likely to fill up quickly, it might be best to book the seats for your husband and other son first so you can…

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