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Did you catch our newsletter yesterday? Fear not, if you didn't, you can read it here: accessiblejapan.substack.com/p/the-access...
We’re honored to have won Best Website for Accessible Travel at the first Travel for Every Body Awards! 🌏♿
Encouraged by this recognition to keep helping every body explore Japan. 🇯🇵
travelforeverybody.com/winners/
#AccessibleTravel #Japan
Modern Japanese airport terminal with glass walls and gate signs. Red banner reads “Airport Accessibility in Japan” with a cartoon pilot and list: Naneda, Narita, Kansai, Chubu. Accessible Japan logo and website link shown.
Need to know about Japan's airport accessibility? Check out our dedicated web page: www.accessible-japan.com/airport-acce...
At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion raised the bar for accessibility - from smooth paths to toilets equipped with hoists and adult-sized changing beds.
A glimpse of what inclusive design should be.
Read more 👉 www.accessible-japan.com/how-the-king...
#Expo2025
In the first of a series of mini-guides, we're focusing on the district of Shibuya, offering five recommended attractions and a couple of hotel options for you to choose from. Take a look and let us know what you think! www.accessible-japan.com/shibuya-toky...
Red graphic with white and black text that reads: “Which pavilion at the Osaka World Expo had, not one but two toilets with ceiling hoists? Find out soon!” At the bottom, there is a thin black line, a circular geometric logo, and the words “Accessible Japan.”
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Honored to be shortlisted in the inaugural Travel for Every Body Accessible Travel Awards under Best Website for Accessible Travel.
Accessible Japan was built to empower travelers with disabilities to explore Japan with confidence - and we’re proud to see that mission recognized internationally.
In case you missed it, our latest Accessible Japan newsletter was sent out later this week. Check it out and let us know what you think! accessiblejapan.substack.com/p/accessible...
a spacious, modern twin-bedded hotel room at The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Shiodome, with neutral tones, built-in headboard lighting, and a view through to a sitting area and accessible bathroom.
the hotel's sleek, contemporary lobby, featuring glossy marble floors, large windows with city views, bold abstract ceiling art, and stylish seating areas.
an accessible hotel bathroom with a roll-in shower, grab bars, a handheld showerhead, floor drains, a fold-down shower seat, and a toilet with grab bars, designed for wheelchair accessibility.
Coming soon: Accessible Japan’s guide to Tokyo hotels with roll-in showers. Sneak peek → The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Shiodome: rare roll-in shower, hoist-friendly beds, grab bars & more. Full guide soon: shorturl.at/HqdsW
Accessible Japan founder @joshgrisdale.bsky.social recently explored Tokyo’s Imperial Palace on an accessible guided tour—rediscovering history and seeing how inclusion is evolving. Read about the experience: www.accessible-japan.com/testing-toky...
Looking for an accessible hotel in Tokyo? Most listings are vague, hard to book, and only in Japanese. We’ve done the digging, so you don’t have to → www.accessible-japan.com/wheelchair-a...
Know a good spot? Leave a review—help the next traveler.
Want to stay connected in Japan? Share your epic snaps and update friends and family on your accessible adventures!
We've put together a comprehensive guide, helping everyone from the hyper-connected to the map-checkers, to maintain access to the internet
www.accessible-japan.com/how-to-stay-...
Looking for accessible transport in Tokyo? Wilgo offers wheelchair-friendly rides with a Mercedes-Benz van, serving airports, cruise ports, and popular destinations like Hakone and the Fuji Five Lakes.
Learn more and book your ride: www.accessible-japan.com/taxis/featur...
You guys spoke, and we listened! More hotel information was what you voted for, and so, more hotel information is what you'll get!
Starting with The Westin Hotel, Osaka.
Click below for more details!
www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan...
Taste Kyoto like a local on this wheelchair accessible food tour of Nishiki Market. Sample seasonal bites, visit family-run shops, and explore a shrine—all with a guide. Small group, tasty and accessible.
Mon–Sat. Limited spots:
www.accessible-japan.com/tour/food-to...
Planning a trip to Japan with a disability? Follow us for up-to-date information on barrier-free attractions, accessible accommodation, medication tips, disability discounts, and more across the country!
www.accessible-japan.com
Get the inside scoop on accessibility at major airports within Japan: www.accessible-japan.com/airport-acce..., including details on perks, challenges, and information relating to service animals and medication.
A collage of four photos from the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo. Top left: A large wooden model of the ancient Izumo Grand Shrine with a long staircase supported by tall wooden pillars. Top right: A life-sized statue of a samurai warrior wearing traditional armor, mounted on a horse. Bottom left: A gallery room with archaeological artifacts displayed in glass cases, including two large, clay coffin-like burial objects in the foreground. Bottom right: A modern, spacious accessible toilet with grab bars, an ostomate station, and a bidet toilet.
Explore ancient myths, epic artifacts, and accessible design at the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo. Easy to navigate, with wide paths, low exhibits, and accessible toilets. ♿
👉 www.accessible-japan.com/places/japan...
Taking the bus offers a great way to see a city above ground and travel accessibly. Learn about accessible bus travel in Japan, useful for affordable airport-to-city transfers—though access on airport buses varies. Find out more:
www.accessible-japan.com/bus-accessib...
Have you seen our Substack profile yet? It's looking pretty snazzy, even if we do say so ourselves! 🤭 newsletter.accessible-japan.com
Planning a visit to Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo? 🐟 It’s the world’s largest seafood market—and it’s wheelchair accessible! Smooth paths, elevators & accessible toilets throughout. Just be ready for long distances & no benches. More info: www.accessible-japan.com/places/japan...
A five-story pagoda rises behind vibrant pink flowers at a temple garden in Asakusa, Tokyo, under a cloudy sky.
A hand holds a half-eaten golden-brown croquette in a paper sleeve with a red stamp, in front of a food stall.
A table is set with Japanese dishes, including agedashi tofu topped with green onions and bonito flakes, grilled fish with grated daikon, noodles, and a large rice ball wrapped in seaweed.
A traditional stone bridge arches over a small stream, surrounded by lush green trees, bushes, and blooming pink azaleas in a peaceful garden.
Tours don’t have to be long or costly. The Asakusa Family Food Tour offers under 3 hours of delicious bites, local lunch, hidden alley stories, and regional flavors—giving you a tasty, insider view of Tokyo’s traditions. Details: www.accessible-japan.com/tour/food-to...
Check this out: www.accessible-japan.com/places/japan...
Hasedera, a Buddhist pilgrimage temple, is stunningly serene and definitely worth a visit if in the Kamakura region of the Kanagawa Prefecture. In this guide, you can find out all about the accessibility there!
Kinkaku-ji, the iconic Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan, surrounded by lush greenery and reflected in a tranquil pond under a partly cloudy sky.
An accessible restroom equipped with handrails, a Western-style toilet with bidet functions, a small sink, a trash bin, and a baby changing table, all set against a tiled wall.
A sunlit gravel pathway at a temple complex, where visitors stroll beneath tall trees, with dappled light filtering through the leaves and creating long shadows on the ground.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, once a 12th-century villa, is now a Buddhist temple and UNESCO site. The area near the pavilion is wheelchair accessible, though much of the garden is not. Learn more: (www.accessible-japan.com/places/japan...)
If you’re traveling to Japan soon and you’re searching for accessible attractions, you’ll find a vast range of suggestions on our website, all categorized by city or region: www.accessible-japan.com/wheelchair-a...
Check this out: www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan.... The Westin Tokyo is one of the few hotels in Tokyo that offers a genuine roll-in shower!
Are you a person with an ambulatory disability who’s heading to Tokyo? —> www.accessible-japan.com/moving-aroun...
In this piece, get insider tips for navigating the city more easily. Including train hacks, dealing with busy streets, and avoiding stairs!
Accessible travel isn’t just ramps & roll-in showers. It’s also invisible needs, like dietary restrictions. Check out T’s Kitchen, a great gluten-free spot in Tokyo: tinyurl.com/gluten-free-tokyo. Accessibility isn't one size fits all.
