Places to explore while in Japan.
Odaiba is a shopping and leisure area built atop artificial islands in Tokyo Bay. It has great wheelchair accessibility including many accessible toilets and a wheelchair-friendly monorail. Getting from area to area can be a bit difficult if you tire easily, but it is definitely a place to unwind and have Read more…
Shinjuku is an economic hub of Tokyo and sees more than 2 million passengers go through Shinjuku Station every day. This means that there are hundreds of restaurants, bars, and shops to explore and enjoy. It is also home to Tokyo’s largest entertainment(/red light) district, Kabukicho. Many hotels are located Read more…
Known as a center for youth fashion and culture, Shibuya is a popular shopping and entertainment area that is full of lights, shopping, and crowds. As Shibuya is a large area, accessibility can of course vary with location. Many shops are accessible, but some are not. However, despite the crowds, Read more…
The Hama Rikyu Gardens is a public park located at the mouth of the Sumida River on Tokyo Bay. Though nestled amongst the skyscrapers of the Siodome district, Hama Rikyu Gardens is a quiet oasis where visitors can enjoy nature and tea in a sculpted Japanese garden. While much of Read more…
Though it hasn’t gained the same degree of popularity as Tokyo Tower or Tokyo Skytree, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also known as Tochō, is a great place to get a free view of the city. In good weather famous landmarks such as Mount Fuji, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Read more…
Opening to the public in May 2012, Tokyo Skytree is the world’s tallest tower and second tallest building. With its excellent accessibility features for disabled guests, it is also home to the world’s highest accessible toilets! Background Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, and Read more…