Some people love to travel the globe with just a travel guide and a rough idea of what they want to do. To go deeper into the history and culture of Japan, though, it can also be helpful to get a guided tour.
For those with disabilities, it can be difficult to find a guide that both knows the local culture and is familiar with accessibility. Accessible Japan is proud to partner with a number of select tour operators whom we have personally met with to insure they provide you with an amazing tour that takes your needs into consideration.
All-Inclusive Customized Tours
Have every step of your trip taken care of by a pro so you can focus on the fun, food, and photos! Reach out to an all-inclusive tour operator.
- At TokudAw we work with our guests to ensure their accessibility needs are understood and accommodated, whatever their individual requirements might be. We’ll make sure that the locations you visit Read more...
Food Tours
Japan is home to some of the best cuisines in the world. Need help getting past the menus filled with unfamiliar ingredients? Eat like a local, but with the the expertise of an English-speaking guide by your side with these food tours!
- Asakusa is one of the most picturesque locations in Tokyo and it is even more beautiful after dark. During the morning and afternoon, the place is filled with people looking Read more...
- Every guidebook and checklist will tell you that the Asakusa area is a “Must See!” But we know you want to get off the beaten track and discover hidden spots Read more...
- Join our morning tour of the iconic neighborhood market in Tsukiji – the mecca of seafood and Japanese flavors that make up the heart and soul of Japanese cuisine. Home Read more...
- Experience some of Japan’s most amazing flavors and culture-defining ingredients. Develop a deeper understanding of what makes Japanese cuisine so exquisite and unique while hearing the stories of how food, Read more...
- Explore the beautiful flavors of Kyoto on this tour of Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s 400-year old. Get an excellent introduction to the cuisine of Kyoto as you enjoy food tastings of Read more...
- The retro district of Shinsekai is unique – there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world. Step back in time and taste the flavors of this nostalgic post-war Read more...
- Truly go local! Even in a popular city like Tokyo, you can find hidden gems and off-the-beaten-track adventures. Explore this truly hidden gem neighborhood with a 100-year history of food Read more...
Day Tours
For those who want a guide for just one day, or even for a few hours, day tours are the way to go. We have met up with some local guides and are proud to team up with them to offer a growing list of tours. Many parts of the tours are customizable!
- Explore the famous Sensoji in Asakusa and gaze at the striking Tokyo scenery from the Tokyo Skytree observation deck. Let your English-speaking guide show you both traditional and modern Tokyo Read more...
- A private tour where you can enjoy the highlights of Osaka. This tour starts at your hotel accommodation then immediately heads to Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle was the base of Read more...
- On this tour you can experience the beauty of Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes area up close. No one should miss out on Japan’s most famous and stunning Read more...
- Enjoy a barrier-free experience of Tokyo on this private 7-hour sightseeing tour designed with wheelchair users in mind. With complete ease beside a professional carer giver, you’ll tick off accessible Read more...
- Take a full-day excursion at the outskirts of Tokyo in Hakone! See the iconic Mt.Fuji from afar or tour around the awesome sightseeing sites of this area. Head across the Read more...
- Hiroshima is known for being the site where an atomic bomb was dropped on August 6th, 1945. Almost everything within a 2km radius of the bomb site was destroyed, causing Read more...
- Explore the ancient city of Kamakura to see the Great Buddha and have fun shopping on Enoshima Island. With convenient transfers from central Tokyo, enjoy a full-day wheelchair accessible Read more...
- Spend your time exploring Lake Kawaguchi and its surroundings while viewing the spectacular Mt. Fuji. Journey out from Tokyo on a specialized vehicle with your friendly English-speaking guide for a Read more...
- Journey out to Naritasan Shinshoji and explore the large complex and halls. Tour around with a certified caregiver who will safely take you around to barrier-free zones to enjoy the Read more...
- Learn about Japanese culture and see the highlights of Tokyo on this 7-hour wheelchair accessible tour for a private group of up to 4 people. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide Read more...
Other groups we work with
Ohayo Travel is a Japan-based travel agency that focuses on tours for travelers with disabilities and silver travelers. Tours are created and customized with the needs and desires of the customer in mind.
Inside Japan Tours is an expert on Japan and has offices in the UK, the US, Australia, and Nagoya. They have experience creating fully customized tours of Japan for people with disabilities.
Disclaimer: While we have partnered with some of these tour operators to help create tours, not all have been checked in person and should just be considered a starting point. Accessible Japan does not handle the booking, transactions, or coordination of the tour itself. It is essential that you discuss your disability with the tour operator to ensure your needs are properly accommodated.
Some of these tours are affiliate links and Accessible Japan may receive a small fee for any sales generated from purchases made with these links. This helps Accessible Japan continue to provide information to travelers with disabilities.