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A
small island. Ferries run between main land and the island every 15
minutes.
Both JR and Hiroden tram Miyajima-guchi Stations are wheelchair accessible.
Accessible ramps in the ferry ports. Ferries have no special
facilities and space for wheelchair users, but no
problem to ride. Itsukushima shrine is also wheelchair accessible.
Accessible ramp are provided at the main entrance and on each
step. Wheelchair users can share the same route as other visitors.
Ropeway to 535m top of the island mountain is not wheelchair accessible. Enjoy waking around the shrine
and the shopping arcade. http://www.miyajima.or.jp |
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Peace
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The
atomic
bomb was dropped on 6th August in 1945. About 140,000 people /
420,000 population died. Main facility "Peace Memorial
Museum" is wheelchair accessible, but there is only one lift
at the entrance. So wheelchair visitors turn back the same way to the
entrance. Peace memorial park is located in center of downtown.
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Hiroshima
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Rebuilt
after destruction by the atomic bomb in 1945. There is one route for
wheelchair users to the central area. Steps to the castle
tower. Only stairs inside the castle tower. It is very difficult to look
around for wheelchair users.
http://www.rijo-castle.jp/rijo/pdf/eigo.pdf
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Tram
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Called
"Hiro den". Two main lines are
wheelchair accessible, #1 JR Hiroshima - central - Atomic Bomb
Dome - Miyajima, and #2 JR Hiroshima - central - port. But other lines are
not wheelchair accessible. Tourist may not use other lines. Half of trams of
the 2 main lines are non-step lower floor.
Wheelchair users can go anywhere in Hiroshima city using these
trams.
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Baseball
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Hiroshima
Carp home stadium. Opened in 2009. Perfect accessibility like USA
baseball parks. Many wheelchair seats in each seating area. Located
20 minutes walk from JR
Hiroshima St.
http://stadium.rcc.jp
(only Japanese)
http://www.carp.co.jp/ticket/kansen/kurumaisu.html
( wheelchair guests info )
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Okonomiyaki
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Hiroshima
local food. Two type of Okonomiyaki in Japan. One is Hiroshima style,
and the other is Osaka style. Many Okonomiyaki restaurants or dining
hall.
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Kure
Yamato museum |
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Kure
City had a big naval base and technology for shipbuilding. Yamato
was the largest battleship in the world during World War II.
The museum presents the history of modernization of Japan and raises people's awareness of the tragedy of
war. Fully wheelchair accessible.
http://www.yamato-museum.com/en/
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JMSDF
Kure museum |
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
(JMSDF) introduces and exhibits submarines and minesweeping.
It is free to enter this museum. Fully wheelchair accessible, but
wheelchairs cannot enter enter the
submarine "Akishio", which is a real submarine.
http://www.jmsdf-kure-museum.go.jp/en/
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Setouchi
islands |
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Japan
is island country. Many many island between Honshu and Shikoku.
Nice local life there. Fisher village, orange firmer. Today many
bridge connect them, Easy to access some islands by car. Excellent
cycling around the islands under sunny weather. Also nice fishing place.
Public toilets available anywhere in Japan, including wheelchair
accessible ones.
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rabbit
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called
Okuno-shima officially. Located in Setouchi Sea. 10 min by ship
from main land. This island has a dark history. There was poison
gas research labo and factory during world war age. Now many many wild
rabbits live here. No human. One big hotel and campsite for
tourists. Small island. East to ground by walk and on wheelchair.
The hotel does not have a wheelchair accessible room.
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Akiyoshidai
caves |
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The
largest karst plateau in Japan. There are 3 caves for
tourists. 2 of them are wheelchair friendly and accessible. 1/3
trail of Akiyoshi cave is non step. Wheelchair users and baby
baggy can enjoy 400m walk from main entrance. 700m main trail of
Kagekiyo cave is wheelchair accessible, but the adventure course
is not wheelchair accessible. Feel the nature cave.
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Camellia
forest, Hagi |
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Wild
camellia forest remain in Kasayama, north of Hagi city. The
blossom season is Feb - April. Hilly, but possible to go on
wheelchair. Do not miss eating fresh squid. Susa Hornfels is
located 40 minutes north of Hagi city by car. Amazing landscape on
Japan Sea coastline.
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Taisyakukyo
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Located
in mountain area Hiroshima. 2 hours drive from Hiroshima city
center. Famous as a nature stone bridge " Onbashi ". 1
km wheelchair accessible (not paved) river side trail to the stone
bridge.
http://taishakukyo.com/en/
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