Likely unneeded after @schroth-sensei‘s amazing sleuthing, but I gave them a call this morning and they confirmed that wheelchair users can visit the cafe. There is no accessible toilet though, so if you need the extra space you may want to use the toilet at the nearest station.

As Schroth Sensei (or is it Sephiroth Sensei 🧐) mentioned, please…

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Hi,

Thank you for joining us. As a new wheelchair traveller, it must feel overwhelming. But don’t worry – we’re here for you!

As @schroth-sensei mentioned, nearly all main train lines should have accessible stations.

If in doubt, try this website:

https://www.ecomo-rakuraku.jp/en

It will give you details about what each station offers. …

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Dear @schroth-sensei , @joshgrisdale

Appreciate your useful inputs. It’s actually for our upcoming family vacation. We’re a big group (13 in all) and travelling with my 89-year-old mother in law who’s on wheelchair. So I need to plan our travel thoroughly. Thanks!

Hello,

I was actually there a few weeks ago and, as @schroth-sensei mentioned, Torokko Saga Station is the only way on the train. Unfortunately, it is a bit far from the main Arashiyama area.

It is a nice train ride though!

If you have any further questions about it, please feel free to ask!

Thanks again @schroth-sensei!

@maria can you tell us where you were planning on taking the train to? Knowing the destination could help find the best/cheapest options.