Tokyo
Field work on a wheelchair at Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple
Hello, my name is Kayopon. I have lived in Chiba prefecture for 25 years. Naritasan Shinsho-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The temple is one of the most popular temples in the Kanto region. I went to the Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple on June 25, 2023,...
Field work on a wheelchair at Sanrio Puroland
It’s been a long time! I’m YUKORIN, a wheelchair user. Accessible members and I carried out our wheelchair accessibility review at Sanrio Puroland on March 11, 2023. Tama Center Station I met the members at the Central Gate of Tama Center Station. We headed for Sanrio Puroland from here. The...
Elevator information for wheelchair users from the west side of JR Shibuya Station to the Hachiko ticket gate
The platforms of the JR Saikyo Line and JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line have been constructed next to the platforms of the JR Yamanote Line. As a result, it became easier to transfer to the JR Yamanote Line or the Ginza Line Tokyo Metro. This new platform is also connected to the...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station of Tokyo Metro
You can use Meiji-jingumae Station of the Chiyoda Line Tokyo Metro when you visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine or use JR Harajuku Station. In that case, you can enter or get out of the ticket gate to Yoyogi Park. I will show you the route where you take the elevator...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at JR Harajuku Station
JR Harajuku Station was renovated and the wheelchair accessibility improved. There are two platforms of Yamanote Lines. One is the Yamanote Line (inner loop) platform for Shibuya, Shinagawa and Tokyo. The other is the Yamanote Line (outer loop) platform for Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Ueno. You can find two elevators at...
In Nakano
Field Work for a Wheelchair at Nakano Broadway
Hi! I am Hassy, a new Accessible Tokyo member. On September 8th, we conducted our wheelchair accessibility review at Nakano Broadway. Nakano Broadway is known as a sacred place for a so-called "subculture of Japan" and it not only attracts Japanese but also foreign tourists. The subculture of Japan is...
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
Hi! I’m YUKORIN. I am a wheelchair user. On March 17th, our Accessible members carried out our first wheelchair accessibility review in 2019 at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace was built on the historical site of the former Edo Palace which was constructed in the...
Field Work on a Wheelchair at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Hello I am Hiyoko! I have been working for the Japanese Red Cross Language Service Volunteers as an Accessible member for two years. Today, five of us examined the accessibility of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory. We arranged to meet at the Police Box at Shinjuku Station West Exit. It...
Field Work on a Wheelchair at the Tsukiji inner market
The Tsukiji market was closed and moved to Toyosu after it finished the morning session on October 6, 2018. The outer markets still remain the same, so I think the spirit as the base for food and tourism will continue. I will introduce the inner market briefly in order to...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station West Area
Describing the route from Dogenzaka Exit of the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Tokyo metro Hanzo-mon Line, to the streets using elevators of Dai-ichi Kan-Gin building. This route is convenient to the flagship Tokyu Shibuya Honten department, Bunkamura and "SHIBUYA CROSSING" ("Scramble" crossing with diagonal crosswalks). Tokyu Shibuya Station Elevators to...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station West Area
Describing the route to the ground using elevators of Shibuya Mark City. Elevators to the ground level W1 : Elevator of Shibuya Mark City Gate: Keio Inokashira Line Central Exit Go out through the central exit of Keio Inokashira Line (2nd floor), then go straight. Go beyond the commuter pass...
Field work on a wheel chair at Tsukiji Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Nice to meet you, I'm Clara in charge of posting blogs on field work at sightseeing spots. This is my first time ! We went out from Tsukiji Outer Market Street to the sidewalk in the direction of Harumi St. and proceeded to the left towards Tsukiji Hongwanji Buddhist Temple....
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at the Tsukiji Outer Market
Hi! I'm YUKORIN, a wheelchair user. I will show you around the Tsukiji Outer Market. The outer marker is open even after the Tsukiji Inner Market was moved to the Toyosu Market. The signboard of the Tsukiji Outer Market We coincidentally carried out our wheelchair accessibility review on the very...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station South Area
Describing the route from the New South Exit of JR Saikyo Line to Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. JR Shibuya Station Elevators to the ground level S2 : Elevator of Hotel Mets Shibuya From JR New South Exit Going down to the ground...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station East Area, Hikarie
We introduce a route you can take to the ground level from the ticket gate of Shibuya Hikarie at Shibuya Station of the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line. Tokyu Shibuya Station Elevators to the ground level E15 : Exit 15 of Shibuya Hikarie From the ticket gate...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station South Area
Routes going up to the ground level from the ticket gates in Shibuya Station area are introduced. Tokyu Shibuya Station Elevators to the ground level E16 : Exit 16b of Shibuya Stream From the ticket gate of Shibuya Hikarie 1 and 2 Go to the left beyond the ticket gate...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station East Area, Connect to JR
Describing the route from Shibuya Hikarie Exit of Shibuya Station towards the JR South Exit through East Exit Square. JR Shibuya Station Elevators to the ground level E23 : Exit B6 of East Exit Square Through Shibuya Hikarie 1, 2 Exit Shibuya Hikarie 1 Go out from Shibuya Hikarie 1...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station East Area, Meiji-dori Street
Route for Exit 13 from Miyamasuzaka East Exit of the Tokyu Denen Toshi Line and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Tokyu Shibuya Station Elevators to the ground level E13 : Exit 13a of Meiji-dori Street Through Miyamasuzaka East Exit Exit Miyamasuzaka East Exit of the Tokyu Line. Proceed to the Left...
Elevator information for wheelchair users at Shibuya Station West Area
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators of Shibuya 109 from Dogenzaka ticket gate of the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line are introduced. This route is convenient for going to Shibuya 109, the main store of the Tokyu Department store and Bunkamura. Tokyu Shibuya Station Elevators...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Japanese Sword Museum
Hi! I’m YUKORIN. I am a wheelchair user. On June 17, Accessible members and I went to the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Japanese Sword Museum as a part of our wheelchair accessibility reviews. We met at the West Gate of JR Ryogoku Station. Firstly we set off for the Edo-Tokyo...
Shinjuku Station of Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, Toei Oedo Line
Routes going up to the Shinjuku South area ground level by elevators from the Keio New Line, Shinjuku Toei Metro Line, Oedo Toei Metro Line exits are introduced. This route is convenient for going to Shinjuku Washington Hotel, KDDI building and along side of Koshu Kaido area. Elevators to the...
Shinjuku Station of Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, Toei Oedo Line
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators from Shinjuku-sanchome Station area are introduced. These routes are convenient for going to JR Shinjuku Station South gate, Busta Shinjuku, and NEWoMan. Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Elevators to the ground level S4 : E10 exit under Koshu kaido streetS5 : The exit...
Shinjuku-sanchome Station of Fukutoshin Line Tokyo Metro
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators in Shinjuku-sanchome Station area are introduced. This route is convenient for going to Otsuka Kagu and busy shopping areas near JR Shinjuku Station South gate. Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Elevators to the ground level S3 : E9 exit in front of Otsuka...
Shinjuku-sanchome Station of Fukutoshin Line Tokyo Metro
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators in Shinjuku-sanchome Station area are introduced. This route is convenient for going to Takashimaya and busy shopping area near JR Shinjuku Station South gate. Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Elevators to the ground level S2 : E8 exit in front of Takashimaya E8...
Shinjuku-sanchome Station of Fukutoshin Line Tokyo Metro
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators in the Shinjuku-sanchome Station area are introduced. This route is convenient for going to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Elevators to the ground level S1 : E5 exit to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden area E5 exit to Shinjuku Gyoen...
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station of Toei Oedo Line
Introducing how to get to the ground level of JR Shinjuku Station West Exit from Oedo Line Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station for wheelchair users. Take three elevators from Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station ticket gate. This route is convenient to go to the Odakyu Department Store, Keio Department Store, Yodobashi Camera and Keio Plaza Hotel....
Shinjuku Station of Keio Line
We would like to introduce the way to the ground level from the west gate at Keio department exit of Shinjuku station of Keio Line and the west gate of JR Shinjuku station. It's a convenient way to use to go to department stores such as the Odakyu department store,...
Shinjuku Station of Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, Toei Oedo Line
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators in Keio Shin Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Oedo Line (in the case of From Yoyogi). These routes are convenient for going to Yodobashi-Camera and Haneda Airport Limousine Bus Stop. Keio New Line Shinjuku Station Elevators to the...
Shinjuku Station of Tokyo Metro
We would like to introduce the route from Shinjuku station of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line to the ground level on the west entrance by elevator. In the case of using a wheelchair, it is necessary to use the platform elevator on the east exit side toward Ikebukuro. It is...
Shinjuku-sanchome Station of Toei Shinjuku Line
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators at Shinjuku-sanchome Station of the Toei Shinjuku Line are introduced.(This is the only exit of Toei Shinjuku Line.)This is convenient for going to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Isetan Shinjuku store and Shinjuku Marui men store. Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Elevators to the...
Shinjuku-sanchome Station of Tokyo Metro
Routes going up to the ground level by elevators in Shinjuku-sanchome Station of the Marunouchi Line and Fukutoshin Line Tokyo Metro are introduced.This route is convenient for going to the opposite side of Meiji-dori street. Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Elevators to the ground level E7 : E4 exit beside H&M E4...
Shinjuku-sanchome Station of Tokyo Metro
We introduce the way to the street using the elevator from around the Shinjuku-sanchome station of Tokyo metro Marunouchi line. It is convenient when going to Isetan Shinjuku Store, Shinjuku Marui Main Building and BICQLO Bic Camera Shinjuku East Store. Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Elevators to the ground level E5 :...
Shinjuku station of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
We introduce the way to the street of Higashiguchi using the elevator from around the Shinjuku station or Shinjuku-sanchome station of the Marunouchi subway line, Tokyo Metro. You can go to the street, via the underground passage from the station of the Marunouchi subway line. It is convenient that way...
Shinjuku station of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
We introduce the way to the street of Higashiguchi using the elevator from around the Shinjuku station or Shinjuku-sanchome station of the Marunouchi subway line, Tokyo Metro. You can go to the street, via the underground passage from the station of the Marunouchi subway line. It is convenient that way...
Shinjuku station East Exit of JR
We introduce the way to the street using the elevator from around the Shinjuku station of JR line. It is convenient that way to go to the Higashiguchi-shopping Street and Kabukicho Town. Shinjuku Station Elevators to the ground level Elevator of LUMINE EST You can go to the street or...
Field work on a wheelchair at the Akasaka Palace
This building is famous as "Akasaka Rikyu (Palace)" or "Akasaka Geihinkan (State Guest House)." Hereinafter we call it as "Akasaka Palace." The Akasaka Palace, State Guest House Akasaka Palace was initially constructed as the Crown Prince's residence in 1909. Tohkuma Katayama who was one of the first followers of Prof....
Field Work on a Wheelchair at Hie Shrine and the Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho
Hi! I’m Maki. I will tell you about the second part of the field work, from Hie-Shrine to Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho. Hie Shrine After the toilet break, we went down the slope which is diagonally left to the Prime Minister's Office. It was rather steep. I had my wheelchair...
Field Work on a Wheelchair at the National Diet of Japan
Hi! I’m Maki. Today I’m going to give you my report on our field work at the National Diet of Japan (the House of Representatives), the Hie Shrine and the Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho. We carried out our wheelchair accessibility review at these places on a weekend at the beginning...
Field Work on a Wheelchair at the Shinjuku Gyoen.
Hello, this is JJ. Today we are reporting on autumn leaves at Shinjuku Gyoen with Accessible members on a weekend in the end of November in a clear autumn weather. Our meeting point was at the information center in JR Shinjuku Station South Exit Campus. Information Center in Shinjuku Station...
In Daiba
Fieldwork Hotaruna Cruise
Daiba Report（２） There is also a wheelchair accessible toilet next to the ticket office of the Tokyo Cruise This is the "HOTALUNA" vessel which has been built to Matsumoto Reiji's design. Getting Onboard HTARUNA You can find a wheelchair position by the entrance astern of the vessel which is a...
In Daiba
Fieldwork Daiba
Fieldwork Daiba (1) Four of us gathered at Hamamatsucho station (JY28・JK23). "Minato-ward Barrier-free guide" brochure is available at the tourist information center adjacent to the elevator of the Tokyo-Monorail station (MO01). Moving to Takeshiba station (U03) of the Yurikamome line without barrier. It was hard to find the elevator to...
In Asakusa/Ueno
A Hato bus tour on a wheelchair to enjoy Tokyo night views and the Tokyo Skytree
Hi! I'm YUKORIN. I'm a wheelchair user. Accessible members and I enjoyed a Hato bus tour arranged at night on June 10, 2017. Hato Bus Hato buses are tour buses taking you around some sightseeing spots mainly in Tokyo or Yokohama. They offer half-day tours, one-day tours and tours for...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at the Sumida Hokusai Museum
Hi! I'm YUKORIN, a wheelchair user. In the blog post, I will show you around the Sumida Hokusai Museum in terms of wheelchair accessibility. We went there in the latter half of our fieldwork in Ryogoku area. The Sumida Hokusai Museum After I met Accessible members at the West Gate...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Lunch at Chanko Nabe restaurant
Yoshiba Before visiting The Sumida Hokusai Museum in the afternoon, some of the members including me, ALFA, had lunch together. The museum is located in Ryogoku, known as the town of Sumo, so we had Chanko Nabe at Yoshiba, Chanko Nabe restaurant. Chanko Nabe is one of pot dishes with...
In Daiba
Field work in Odaiba
Introduction The Accessible field work extends to the Odaiba area. One of the members, A.S., reports. Through the field work, the accessibility of trains and stations was checked and several interesting and candidate facilities for further investigation were viewed. Yurikamome Odaiba's city design is spacious, because the area has been...
Field work in Chidorigafuchi
Hello, I am HIYOKO, I became a member of Accessible Tokyo in 2016. We had the field work at Chidorigafuchi Ryokudo on February18, 2017. We were six female members including wheelchair user YUKORIN. Chidorigafuchi is located along Kitanomaru Park next to the Imperial Palace. It is one of the most...
Marunouchi illumination tour on a wheelchair
It is getting colder day by day. How have you been? I would like to introduce the Marunouchi Illumination which I went with Accessible members the other day. It has been recognized as “the 2016 Tokyo night view heritage”. YUKORIN, who is a wheelchair user, was with us. We got...
Walk on a wheelchair in Meiji Jingu
Visit and offer prayers at the shrine In the first days of the New Year, I visited the Meiji Jingu which is the most popular shrine for the year's first prayers (Hatsumode). Meiji Jingu attracts the largest number of New Year visitors in Tokyo. I visited the shrine early in...
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at Tokyo Disneyland
Hi! I'm YUKORIN. I'm a wheelchair user. I went to Tokyo Disneyland with Accessible members on November 11, 2016. We entered the theme park at 6:00 pm with the After 6 Passports because our main purpose was to watch the nighttime parade during Christmas season. I had an early dinner...
Field work on a wheelchair at Yasukuni Shrine
I'm Rachel, a shrine lover. I visited Yasukuni shrine which will celebrate its 150th anniversary year soon. The shrine was built to console the souls of those who lost their lives for the country and hand down their legacy to future generations.The shrine was built with a wish to build...
Field work on a wheelchair at Mt. Takao
I am J.J. in charge of this blog and I am climbing Mt. Takao every year. Mt. Takao is easily accessible for hikers as it is only one hour from central Tokyo. The mountain became famous world wide as the Michelin Guide gave it three stars. Now it is an...
Field Work on a Wheelchair at The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Inokashira Park
I am YOSAKU in charge of the outskirts of Tokyo. I visited The Ghibli museum, Mitaka and Inokashira Park at the beginning of September. JR Mitaka Station Gathered at JR Mitaka Station. Taking the South exit and turning to the left, you can find the elevator to the ground level....
Hotel Inspection report of Hotel Asia Center of Japan
I would like to introduce Hotel Asia Center of Japan in Roppongi to you. The location of Universal Room The universal room is next to the lobby on the first floor, so you can come there without taking an elevator. Entrance of the universal room Moving spaces inside the room...
Field work in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
I carried out an accessibility field work at the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, known as "Basuta Shinjuku", which opened in April 2016. Before it was built, people found it very difficult to find long-distance bus terminals in Shinjuku because they were located differently from place to place according to their...
Volunteer event at Keio Plaza Hotel
Hello. I'm J.J. I am one of the coordinators of Accessible Activities. I visited the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo with one of our members YUKORIN who is a wheelchair user, to attend its annual event called "Volunteer Plaza." Volunteer Plaza The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is one of the leading hotels in...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Field work in Akihabara area
Hello, I'm Maki. This is a report of our visit to "Akihabara". As you know, Akihabara is very popular to foreigners. We visited a Maid-Café, the Anime-Center and Yodobashi-Camera in June. It is the first time to visit a Maid-Café – Unknown world for me! MaidCafe Let me introduce "@home...
Field work in Yurakucho Ginza area
Hello, I'm MeiLi in charge of Ginza and Nihonbashi area. Today, I'll make a report of our visit to TOKYU PLAZA GINZA which is located in Yurakucho Ginza. TOKYU PLAZA GINZA It was a sunny, hot and humid weekend in July. The members of Accessible Tokyo gathered in front of...
In Yokohama
Yokohama Hotel Inspection Report 2-Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
This time, we introduce the accessibility features of the hotels in the Yokohama area. Moving space of the wheel chair accessible rooms There is a wide space of about 160 by 160 cm on the right side of the bed, the passage at the opposite side is narrow. space of...
In Yokohama
Yokohama Hotel Inspection Report 1-Washington Hotel Yokohama Sakuragicho
This time, we introduce the accessibility features of the hotels in the Yokohama area. Moving space of the wheel chair accessible rooms Wheel chair accessible rooms There are no steps in the rooms but they have a variety of ideas about the floor plan. Wheel chair accessible rooms in this...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Fieldwork on a wheelchair at Asakusa and Ueno area (2)
Senso-ji Temple Hi! I am YUKORIN, a wheelchair user. I’ll report the latter half of our field work in Asakusa. We checked wheelchair accessibility at Senso-ji Temple. There are no steps at the entrance of Senso-ji Temple which is known as Kaminarimon Gate. Wheelchair users can pass smoothly. What a...
In Asakusa/Ueno
Fieldwork in Asakusa and Ueno area (1)
We went to field work in Asakusa and Ueno area today. The schedule in the morning is visiting Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and the shopping complex "Marugoto Nippon". One of the members who is a wheelchair user will join us in the afternoon and will visit Senso-ji Temple and...
Walk on a wheelchair in the vicinity of Shibadaimon and Tokyo Tower
The second Accessibility field work was conducted in the vicinity of Shibadaimon and Tokyo Tower. We went out enjoying the cherry blossoms. The members today are shown in the picture. Two more will join us later. Members Zojoji Temple The starting point of this area is Daimon Station of the...
Attending a tourist on a wheelchair with his family at Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street.
I'm a shrine-lover, Rachel will report this time. I took a half day trip with a family from Malaysia. It was the first visit to Japan for them. The father cannot walk, so he rented a "luggie" which is an electronic wheelchair in Japan. The mother can walk slowly with...