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Old September 9th, 2009, 07:59 AM posted to rec.travel.asia
Steve[_16_]
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I'll be traveling with a friend who has MS and can't walk very far,
maybe a few blocks before she has to sit down and rest. We're
considering a trip to Japan, but I'm concerned about the amount of
walking that will be necessary, particularly in train stations. I've
been told that you might have to walk a mile or more when changing
trains - is that true?

Any recommendations on where/how to travel with this kind of
disability? She doesn't want a cruise, for various reasons.

Thanks!
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Old September 9th, 2009, 06:19 PM posted to rec.travel.asia
Alfred Molon[_6_]
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In article , Steve says...
I'll be traveling with a friend who has MS and can't walk very far,
maybe a few blocks before she has to sit down and rest. We're
considering a trip to Japan, but I'm concerned about the amount of
walking that will be necessary, particularly in train stations. I've
been told that you might have to walk a mile or more when changing
trains - is that true?

Any recommendations on where/how to travel with this kind of
disability? She doesn't want a cruise, for various reasons.


I remember that getting to the platforms (trains, underground) in Tokyo
involved quite a lot of walking. I also can't remember having seen many
elevators in the stations. Also, getting to the various attractions in
Tokyo does involve a lot of walking.

Sightseeing in general involves a lot of walking - in any place.

Your friend could the holiday on a tropical island with a good tourist
infrastructure, for instance Bali or Phuket.
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Old September 10th, 2009, 02:43 AM posted to rec.travel.asia
John Keiser
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Travel to any country involves challenges for someone with a disease like
MS.
You cannot expect any accomodation for disabilities.
Let me just throw out this idea:
Tokyo Station is large, etc. Most other stations are more compact.
You could simply skip Tokyo and fly to Osaka to see Kyoto and Nara.
Of course, the temples, etc., require extensive walking. Many would not be
wheelchair compatible.
Wandering the backstreets of Kyoto is a delight. Not sure how you'd
accomplish this without a wheelchair.
In general I'd say Japan is most likely easiest country in Asia to get
around if only in the sense that the sidewalks are generally cleaner and
pedestrian hazards fewer than, say, Bangkok or Manila.
Or, as Alfred suggests, a beach trip may be in order.

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I'll be traveling with a friend who has MS and can't walk very far,
maybe a few blocks before she has to sit down and rest. We're
considering a trip to Japan, but I'm concerned about the amount of
walking that will be necessary, particularly in train stations. I've
been told that you might have to walk a mile or more when changing
trains - is that true?

Any recommendations on where/how to travel with this kind of
disability? She doesn't want a cruise, for various reasons.

Thanks!



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Old September 10th, 2009, 07:02 AM posted to rec.travel.asia
geno.y
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On Sep 8, 11:59*pm, Steve wrote:
I'll be traveling with a friend who has MS and can't walk very far,
maybe a few blocks before she has to sit down and rest. We're
considering a trip to Japan, but I'm concerned about the amount of
walking that will be necessary, particularly in train stations. I've
been told that you might have to walk a mile or more when changing
trains - is that true?

Any recommendations on where/how to travel with this kind of
disability? She doesn't want a cruise, for various reasons.

Thanks!


Would using a wheelchair be a consideration?

Over the years Japan has made great improvements in accessibility for
the physically challenged. They still have a ways to go, but you will
find that the train stations in the major cities will have elevators
or wheelchair accessible escalators.

The train staff are eager to assist wheelchair customers in getting on/
off the trains. There is the gap to contend with.

The long distance trains have handicap accessible washrooms.

There is a list of temples that have wheelchair access. Most of them
have limited access but if you are able to walk some, then I think
you'll do okay.

If a wheelchair is out of the question then I think Japan would be a
very challenging destination. It is true that some of the stations are
large and most require a great deal of walking to board a train.

Geno

 




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