While Tokyo and Kyoto are by far the most popular cities for tourists to visit in Japan, there are many other exciting regions to explore. Our focus is on larger cities but as we expand we hope to add more attractions from across the country. Here are reviews from a few tourist attractions from around Japan.
Aomori
- Home to over 2500 cherry blossom trees and listed as one of Japan’s top 100 castles, Hirosaki Castle and the surrounding Hirosaki Park are mostly wheelchair accessible and make for Read more...
Kanazawa
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa is fully wheelchair accessible and a great example of the artistic culture of Kanazawa. Background Information Located in the center of Kanazawa, Read more...
- The D. T. Suzuki Museum is intended to let visitors learn about the philosophy of D. T. Suzuki and engage in their own contemplation as they move through the wings Read more...
- Higashi Chaya District is the largest teahouse district in Kanazawa and has many beautiful buildings to enjoy. However, they are mostly inaccessible to wheelchair users due to steps. Background Information In Read more...
- Kanazawa Castle is one of Japan’s many famous Edo-era castles and is mostly accessible to visitors with disabilities. Background Information During the Sengoku Period, over 250 fuedal lords ruled over Read more...
- Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and is conveniently located next to Kanazawa Castle. While it is a great place to enjoy Read more...
Tochigi
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a place nearly every student in Japan visits on school trips. Unfortunately, its registration as a historical site means that Read more...
Saitama
- Visiting Kawagoe makes for a great day trip from Tokyo where you can enjoy a glimpse of the Edo Period. Many of the attractions in the area are wheelchair accessible. Read more...
Kanagawa
- Located just off the coast near Kamakura, Enoshima is a small island that offers good seafood and views of Mount Fuji but very limited wheelchair accessibility. Background Information Believed to Read more...
- You don’t have to go far from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to discover a showcase of sea life from around Japan. The sea is so interesting and important Read more...
- The Hakone Round Course is a popular day trip from Tokyo that allows travelers to enjoy Lake Ashi, lush forest mountains, and a fantastic view of Mount Fuji on clear Read more...
- Hakone Glass no Mori Venetian Glass Museum takes a departure from most other museums in Japan by focusing its attention primarily on Venetian Glass works of art. The art exhibits Read more...
- Hakone Maruyama Bussan is a traditional craft facility specializing in yosegi-zaiku and karakuri (‘trick’ boxes), two woodcrafts popular in the area since the Edo Period. The facility includes a shop, Read more...
- Hakone Open-Air Museum offers a great combination of art and nature, and is mostly accessible to those with special needs. Background Information Opening in 1969, the Hakone Open-Air Museum (or Read more...
- Nestled deep and almost hidden away in the forested mountains of Hakone is the Pola Museum. It hosts a wide variety of artwork, collected over many decades, that includes local Read more...
- Tsuragaoka Hachimangu is one of Kamakura’s defining landmarks, and while it is mostly not wheelchair accessible, it is still worth seeing. Background Information Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the most important Shinto Read more...
Shizuoka
- Located on Shimoda Bay in the southeast corner of Shimoda City, Shimoda Underwater Aquarium is an aquarium with a twist. General Information Shimoda Underwater Aquarium, sometimes referred to as Shimoda Read more...
Aichi
- The MRJ Museum opened in 2017 near Nagoya Airport and is one of three airplane facilities in the world that offer factory tours. Once on the property, the tour is Read more...
- Nagoya Castle is the prominent symbol of Nagoya and a popular tourist attraction. The castle keep is being reconstructed, but Honmaru Palace and the grounds are a fully accessible and Read more...
- A great place to spend an afternoon out of the hot sun or rain. JR (Japan Rail) has brought many trains out of storage to show the history of train Read more...
- While Nagoya is well-known as the industrial center of Japan, it also has a number of cultural attractions. The traditional Shirotori Garden is wheelchair accessible and offers some picturesque views Read more...
Mie
- Japan’s most sacred site, the Ise Grand Shrine, is located about 1.5 hours south of Nagoya and a beautiful place to visit. While a few key locations are not wheelchair Read more...
Osaka
- Osaka Castle is a popular attraction in Osaka with an fascinating history. The castle keep is wheelchair accessible, but slow walkers may find the distances a challenge. Background Information Osaka Read more...
- Universal Studios Japan is one of the most popular attractions in Osaka and offers excitement, famous characters, rides, shows and more. While it is fairly accessible in general, some of the Read more...
Nagasaki
- While the trek is a bit difficult, some travelers with disabilities can visit Gunkanjima in Nagasaki with help from a local organization. Background Information Though it is officially called Hashima, Read more...
Okinawa
- If you find yourself in Okinawa and want a day of sun, well look no further than Azama Sun Sun Beach (Sometimes written as Azama San San Beach). This family Read more...
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, the Okichan Theater, and much more make up the sprawling collection of complexes dedicated to sea life know as the Okinawa Ocean Expo Park (designated as a Read more...
