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Bloomberg reports on the recent progress on Japan’s transport accessibility. I just am surprised to know only 19% of working-age people with disabilities are employed. But as Japan improve its general accessibility, more people with disabilities will be in town and workplaces. …
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Yes, getting around is much better than the past, but equal access to education and employment are a major issue still, unfortunately.
Reply to Wheelchair taxi in Hakone
There are companies called HSA in Odawara (probably 20 min. by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station) and Hotoku Taxi in Hakone-Yumoto. They have a large cab with electric lift so they will be candidates?
Websites (Japanese)
https://itp.ne.jp/info/149204231200000899/
Maybe there are some cars with lift for rent in…
Japanese do “Hatsumoude” or the first of the year worshiping visit to a temple or a shrine. Considering the accessibility status, I reccomend the below five for wheelchair users.
Senso-ji Temple 浅草寺 Atago Jinja Shrine 愛宕神社 Hie Jinja Shrine 日枝神社 Nisharai Daishi 西新井大師 Tomioka Hachimangu 富岡八幡宮
https://ohatra.com/en/archives/678
Besides,…
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Today I would like to show you 5 barrier-free spots for your shrine/temple visits in Tokyo. Senso-ji Temple 浅草 ...
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It can be crowded, but a great cultural experience!
Thank you for the suggestions!
It can be controversial, but Yasukuni Shrine is very accessible (once on the grounds, there is a hill up to it though). There are ramps up to the sanctuary as well.- View 1 reply
Reply to Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
The only route is by car, I think.
I checked the bus below and it is not accessible unfortunately.
http://www.kaetsunou.co.jp/company/sekaiisan/
There are some car rentals that has accessible cars, so it is one of the choices, if you go with someone who drives.
http://www.carmel-yama.jp/rentacar/
If you ask for accessible car with a driver it would…
Joan PahisaReply to Getting to Shirakawa-go in a Wheelchair
There is one area in Shirakawago and Gokayama and also part of the world heritage whichi is “Ainokura Village” or 相倉集落. I was there recently. There is one accessible restaurant with Kayabuki roof house in the middle of the village. I only checked the accessibility and did not tried the meal but at least the review here is not bad.…
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