Traditional Japanese Garden Accessibility in Tokyo
Though Tokyo is known for its bustling streets and crowded trains, there are a number of traditional Japanese gardens in between the skyscrapers to relax…
Category: Sightseeing
Visiting Kanazawa in a Wheelchair
During the Edo Period, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo due to the abundant natural resources. Kanazawa…
Traveling in Japan with a Visual Impairment
By Cristina Hartmann My two-and-half weeks in Japan as someone with both vision and hearing impairments left me amazed—in a good way. My time in…
The Ghibli Museum – Accessibility Report
The Ghibli Museum is a must-see for fans of Japan’s most famous animation studio, Studio Ghibli. Exhibits on the animation process, famous productions, and a…
Wheelchair Accessible Day Tours in Tokyo
While many people prefer to buy a good guidebook (like our Tokyo guide!) and create an itinerary to meet their own pace and interests, hiring a guide…
Ginza – Accessibility Report
Though it was formerly rejected by foreigners for being “too Western,” the high-end shopping center of Ginza is now a popular place to visit. with…