Wheelchair accessible holiday in Japan
Description of Wheelchair accessible holiday in Japan
Japan can seem bemusing for any number of reasons – the language, the food, the sheer size of the cities. But travelling in a wheelchair doesn’t have to be one of them. Accessible travel in Japan is getting even easier and we’ve created this 10 night itinerary which will take you to some of the best sights in Japan, from Tokyo to Kyoto and beyond.
Making Japan accessible to everyone has always been one of our main goals. We want to find ways to help people discover this fascinating country we are so passionate about, and this includes travellers with disabilities or issues with mobility. All you need to do is let us know what you require, and then leave us to do the research and planning to ensure that you get the trip to Japan you’ve always dreamed of.
The itinerary below is modelled on a trip we planned for a client in an electric wheelchair, and her family who accompanied her. This is only one example of the kind of trip that we can provide, and the high level of service we offer our customers.
Fully tailored travel
No two of us are alike, so no two trips should be the same. There are myriad ways in which we can tailor your holiday to suit exactly what you want and need. You might require a little more assistance than what is included in this itinerary, such as bathroom hoists. Or it could be that you won’t need transfers in a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Does having a private guide to accompany you throughout your journey sound appealing? Just let us know.
If you’re on a tighter budget, we can easily choose more simple accommodation throughout the trip; or if you would prefer to go all-out and splurge on top-rate hotels, we can arrange that too. Is there a specific area of Japan you would like to visit? Whatever your wishes, whatever your requirements, we’re here to take the stress out of planning – after all, we love research!
Our Info-Pack and Customer Support
Our support doesn’t stop at the planning stage. We will provide you with an in-depth and personalised Info-Pack, which outlines each step of your itinerary. For the example itinerary below, we researched and mapped out each part of their route, from airport to hotel, from hotel to station, with detailed explanations on where to find elevators and how to avoid using steps. We even went the extra mile and provided some of the instructions in Japanese, meaning that they could show the station staff or helpful passersby where they wished to go, ensuring a seamless travelling experience.
In addition to the instructions in your Info-Pack, you will also have the safety net of our Customer Support team which is based in our office in Nagoya. Should you have any difficulties or concerns, you can phone them at any time for everything from quick translations to emergency support.
So what are you waiting for? Get in touch and see what we can do for you. Our only warning is that Japan will surely lure you back for future visits!
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2 Reviews of Wheelchair accessible holiday in Japan
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2019 by Sharon Aki
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Japan, warm and friendly people, countryside, open markets, sea of Japan, cuisine
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Research well Japan to know where and what to do before working with travel agency
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Japan is over concerned with beautiful packaging and may not realize the waste of resources to do this
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
With our extensive research we created our itinerary. Then asked the travel agency to organize the logistics and help us make all the bookings. Their excellent organization of details - hotel bookings, private car tour bookings - restaurant reservations etc. all made Japan an eternal experience.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2019 by Andy Sykes
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
This was a very special holiday, so a difficult question to answer but one thing stands out - the transport systems in Japan are so wheelchair friendly! We used bullet trains, underground, monorail, trams and boats, all with no troubles, but with lots of help from friendly Japanese staff.
And, of course, they were all perfectly on time.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The operator were superb in ensuring that accessible needs were catered for. Be clear with them as to what you need and they will ensure that it happens. Our 100 page travel documents looked daunting but meant that the trip went totally smoothly.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not in any major way, but all our guides were local and we used public transport rather than taxis wherever possible (and that was most of the time).
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
For wheelchair users, Japan is a tremendous country to visit as it is so easy to get around (we were largely based in Tokyo, but stayed in Matsumoto and Kyoto, and had a day trip to Hiroshima). And for everyone, the Japanese were fantastic hosts, Japan has a great range of activities, and the food was amazing. And the operator was a superb company to work with to get what we wanted out of the holiday.
Responsible Travel
Planet
As a company we are incredibly passionate about Japan, and thus strive to reduce the negative impact on the environment that tourism can cause.During your journey between most of the destinations on this itinerary, you will use Japan’s highly advanced public transport system, including the world-famous bullet trains, to help reduce your environmental impact.
We will present you with a Manaca IC card for use on public transport in the cities, meaning that you won’t waste paper on buying train tickets.
People
In Tokyo we will arrange a local professional English-speaking guide to escort you around the city on a half-day tour. We believe that a local guide can give you the best insight into the culture and history of this fascinating country. In the course of travelling around the country, be it on bullet trains or the subway in Osaka, you will have the opportunity to interact and communicate with local Japanese people – something you couldn’t do if you were traversing Japan on a tour bus.Where possible, rather than using Western hotel chains, we have chosen wheelchair-accessible rooms in Japanese owned accommodation, ensuring that our business contributes directly back to the Japanese economy and tourism industry.
Throughout your journey you will visit centuries old temples and shrines in Kyoto and Nara, and modern museums and galleries in Tokyo and Osaka. With your patronage at each destination, you can help secure the future of these cultural properties for generations to come.
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