Only
one lower floor tram runs in Kagoshima city. 9 one step tram (5cm
between tram and platform) also run. Half of stations are
accessible. They are changing now, but it takes a time. http://www.kotsu-city-kagoshima.jp/en/
Sakurajima
Active
volcano. 15 min from Kagoshima city by ship. Ports and ferry are
wheelchair accessible. Non step accessible 3km trail on the lava
from Sakurajima port. Visitor center and museum are also
accessible. http://sakurajima-ferry.jp/en/en-index.html
Kirishima
National
park with volcano and onsen area. Some public day Onsen are accessible but not many. Nice outside
onsen on the way to climb road. Nature is not wheelchair
accessible. http://www.city-kirishima.jp/modules/page057
Sand
Onsen
Ibusuki
is famous for sand Onsen. "Sunamushi kaikan SARAKU" is
popular tourist spot, but stairs to Onsen and no accessible
facility. "Yamakawa natural Sunamushi Onsen" is less
steps. Problem is the location. Needs human's help. http://www.ibusuki.or.jp/
Yakushima
UNESCO
nature world heritage. Subtropical island with ancient cedar
forest. Waking in the forest and watching giant
cedars is main attraction. You know it is impossible to walk on
real nature mountain road on wheelchair. No any wheelchair
accessible trail in the forest. Not suitable destination for
wheelchair travelers. http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~yakukan
Amami
island
Heaven
of wheelchair users. Famous wheelchair accessible marine resort
" Zero Gravity Seisui Villa " offer any kinds of
activity for wheelchair users. Easy to do scuba diving here.
Beautiful corals and many kinds of tropical fish in the beach.
Wheelchair user can enjoy sea using adaptive tools. http://zerogravity.jp/
Kagoshima
