The Access Dispatch: We're Still on a High + Can You Guess the Word? Our seven month competition comes to a close. Plus, your guide to Shibuya!

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Winners - Travel for Every Body Awards The 2025 Travel For Every Body Awards Winners

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. 🇯🇵
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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...

How the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion Redefined Accessibility at Expo 2025 Osaka – Accessible Japan The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka set a new standard for accessibility with smooth paths, calm-down rooms, and toilets equipped with hoists.

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.
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Shibuya: Tokyo’s Beating Heart of Chaos, Culture, and Charm – Accessible Japan Few districts capture Tokyo’s pulse quite like Shibuya . Famous for its blazing billboards, zigzagging crowds, and youth-fueled fashion scene, it’s the city’s p

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...

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Accessible Japan: The Access Dispatch 09/29 Explore Japan this autumn with Accessible Japan – Expo updates, autism travel tips, airport guides, hotel picks, and fun quizzes!

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Accessible Japan: The Access Dispatch 08/25 Your monthly round up from your friends at Accessible Japan!

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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...

Wheelchair Accessible Hotels in Tokyo – Accessible Japan The city of Tokyo offers the sights and sounds modern and ancient, connected by a great transit system. Many hotels with accessible rooms are available.

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.

How to Stay Connected in Japan: SIM Cards, eSIMs, Pocket Wi-Fi & More (2025 Guide) – Accessible Japan Stay connected in Japan. Discover the best SIM, eSIM, and pocket Wi-Fi options - plus accessibility tips to keep you online wherever you go.

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

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Wilgo – Wheelchair Taxi in Tokyo for Airport, Cruise & Accessible Tours Wheelchair taxi service for Haneda & Narita airport transfers, Yokohama & Tokyo cruise terminals, plus accessible day tours in and around Tokyo.

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...

The Westin Hotel Osaka – Accessibility Information & Wheelchair Accessible Rooms The Westin Hotel Osaka is a large hotel providing 303 rooms in total, of which 2 are designated for use by those with accessibility needs.

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!

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Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour - Accessible Japan Explore Kyoto's culinary heart at Nishiki Market! Savor local delights with accessible routes, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all food lovers.

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:
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a girl is sitting in a wheelchair with a bandaged leg Alt: an anime girl is sitting in a wheelchair with a bandaged leg

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!

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Airport Accessibility in Japan – Accessible Japan An in-depth look at the accessibility of four major international airports serving the top three largest metropolitan areas within Japan.

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. ♿
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Bus Accessibility in Japan – Accessible Japan Explore bus accessibility in Japan with our detailed guide. Learn how wheelchair users can ride local and highway buses, including boarding tips and ticket info.

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:

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Toyosu Fish Market Accessibility Information - Accessible Japan Toyosu Market is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world and is fully wheelchair accessible for visitors with disabilities.

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...

Hasedera Accessibility Information - Accessible Japan Discover the accessibility of Hasedera in Kamakura, including tips for wheelchair users and details on what areas are easy or difficult to explore.

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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...)

Wheelchair Accessible Tourist Attractions in Japan What good is visiting Japan, if you don’t check out all the marvelous tourist attractions? Read our accessibility reviews of many famous locations in 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...

The Westin Tokyo - Accessible Japan The Westin Tokyo is a luxurious hotel surrounded by lush greenery. One of the few hotels in Tokyo with a full roll-in shower in the accessible room.

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!

Moving Around Tokyo: Tips for Ambulatory Disabled Travelers – Accessible Japan There’s a lot to consider ahead of a trip to Tokyo, with one of those being just how densely populated and busy the city can be. It may not feel like that big o

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!

T’s Kitchen Tokyo: A Gluten-Free Haven and Leader in Dietary Inclusion – Accessible Japan When we talk about accessible travel, mobility often takes the spotlight for quite obvious reasons, but accessibility isn’t just about ramps and elevators. For

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.