Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Travellers with Disabilities
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Newer or recently renovated buildings have ramps, elevators and barrier-free fa-
cilities. However, there is still a long way to go. Visitors in wheelchairs will find
navigating train stations and crowded city streets a challenge.
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Though it hasn't been updated in years,
Accessible Tokyo
(
http://accessible.jp.org/
copy of their free guide.
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For a list of barrier-free hotels, see
http://www.gotokyo.org/en/administration/bar-
Visas
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Citizens of 61 countries, including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, New
Zealand, Singapore, USA, UK and almost all European nations do not require
visas to enter Japan for stays of 90 days or less. Consult
http://www.mofa.go.jp/
j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
for a complete list of visa-exempt countries.