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I am feeling quite chuffed to be able to answer one of your questions for a change! 😃
We took the direct train last year. Even though I am partially ambulatory we still didn’t want to risk the non accessible buses. The time table for the direct trains is more limited but I think it’s doable with a little planning and worth it in my opinion.
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Taking the train to Kawaguchiko in a wheelchair
So, even though I’ve lived in Japan for 17 years I’ve never been to Kawaguchiko. Has anyone gone in a wheelchair?
I know the buses from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko are NOT accessible, so I’ll be going by train.
There are several direct Fujikyu trains from Shinjuku until 10:30 but after that you need to take a regular train to Otsuki and then…
It doesn’t hurt to ask! You may want to see if a travel agent here would be willing to handle communication for a fee.
Here is a place in Tokyo you could try – they have an email so you could at least contact them ahead of time.
https://www.ucmj.jp/carrent_lift/
I feel very nervous about the Toyota one unless you can actually communicate directly – it would be a holiday-ruiner to show up and not actually be able to use the car…
Do you have a travel agent etc…
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