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MemberI went to Shinjuku Gyoen to see the Sakura today (not much to see yet!) and while they are using a reservation system to control crowds right now, wheelchair users can skip the line and don’t need reservations.
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One of the few ‘perks’ of being in a chair!
Beautiful pics!
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Stunning! I think I’ll get to see Osaka in full bloom when I arrive on Thursday this week.
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Reply to Dining Out with a Wheelchair in Shinjuku Tokyo.
Update!
I was in Shinjuku today (actually still am!) and popped by the restaurant.
I was planning on eating there too but all the seats were reserved! So I suggest you reserve the seating in advance.
It looked really nice and the staff were very nice. They let me take some pictures.
Reply to Dining Out with a Wheelchair in Shinjuku Tokyo.
I haven’t checked any at Shinjuku specifically, but I have been in a Kura Sushi that did have an accessible universal toilet.
Side note: The seating for dining is usually automated and you may get an not-accessible seat. However, you can talk to staff and they should get you an accessible option. They usually have a booth open on one side for…Reply to Dining Out with a Wheelchair in Shinjuku Tokyo.
Yes, a ramp like that looks very intentional in saying “we are accessible”. If you go, please let us know how it is!
Reply to Beppu wheelchair accessibility
I have not been to Beppu, but in general:
There are “route buses” (路線バス) and highway/tourist buses (高速バス・観光バス). The highway buses/tourist buses generally have luggage space underneath and steps up into the cabin. While ones with lifts do exist, they are VERY rare. So, you would need a folding wheelchair to put with the luggage and then be…
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