- 2023.07.30
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Barrier-free Kochi! Here are some spots to visit
On the Kochi Barrier-free Tourism website, we offer a range of accessibility information to help ease any concern about traveling here, whether you are a wheelchair-user, someone with visual impairment, hard of hearing, etc. Come follow wheelchair influencer @Ryoko Nakajima around some must-visit spots!
Kumo-no-Ue-no Library
Located in the quaint town of Yusuhara is a gorgeous library designed by one of Japan’s most famous architects, Kengo Kuma. The wooden structure offers the perfect cozy environment to make you want to pick up a good book and let time just melt away
Shoes are not allowed inside so the staff will come wipe your wheelchair tires
Elevators and lifts are available
More on accessibility at the library: https://kochitourism--barrierfree-jp.translate.goog/det.php?i=318&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
Kuroshio Kobo
Katsuo no tataki (seared bonito) is Kochi’s ultimate comfort food, and you can experience making it yourself at Kuroshio Kobo under the guidance of a professional master chef! If you can stay overnight in the area, check out Kuroshio Honjin, which is a hot spring inn right next door
Accessible parking and elevators are available at the inn
More on accessibility at Kuroshio Honjin: https://kochitourism--barrierfree-jp.translate.goog/det.php?i=204&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
Sada Chinkabashi
Kochi is dotted with these submersible bridges (constructed without side rails to withstand floods) and they're definitely worth visiting! If you get to visit Sada Chinkabashi, I highly recommend getting on a yakatabune (traditional leisure boat) to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Shimanto River from a different angle. Of course, wheelchair-users are welcome! The yakatabune staff at Sakoya will happily assist you
Kochi Prefectural Ashizuri Aquarium
Located in western Kochi, Ashizuri Aquarium is home to around 15,000 marine animals of 350 species! The aquarium tells the story of Cape Ashizuri and takes you on an adventure from primeval forests in the mountains to coral reefs flourishing with marine life????
Overall, the paths in the aquarium are flat, wide and easy to navigate but some parts may be wet so please be careful of slippage
More on accessibility at the aquarium: https://kochitourism--barrierfree-jp.translate.goog/det.php?i=244&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
Kumo-no-Ue-no Library
https://goo.gl/maps/eGY8jM628espkB6v7
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/see-and-do/10490
Kuroshio Kobo
https://goo.gl/maps/YQQv3aWtvVf7N2qv6
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/taste-of-kochi/10254
Sada Chinkabashi
https://goo.gl/maps/9HNUC1pq9BPwwVXf8
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/see-and-do/10041
Kochi Prefectural Ashizuri Aquarium
https://goo.gl/maps/LSbbrSnigXkWFJLQ8
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/see-and-do/10032
Subscribe to Ryoko's awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RyokoNakajimaLifeOnWheels
Kumo-no-Ue-no Library
Located in the quaint town of Yusuhara is a gorgeous library designed by one of Japan’s most famous architects, Kengo Kuma. The wooden structure offers the perfect cozy environment to make you want to pick up a good book and let time just melt away
Shoes are not allowed inside so the staff will come wipe your wheelchair tires
Elevators and lifts are available
More on accessibility at the library: https://kochitourism--barrierfree-jp.translate.goog/det.php?i=318&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
Kuroshio Kobo
Katsuo no tataki (seared bonito) is Kochi’s ultimate comfort food, and you can experience making it yourself at Kuroshio Kobo under the guidance of a professional master chef! If you can stay overnight in the area, check out Kuroshio Honjin, which is a hot spring inn right next door
Accessible parking and elevators are available at the inn
More on accessibility at Kuroshio Honjin: https://kochitourism--barrierfree-jp.translate.goog/det.php?i=204&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
Sada Chinkabashi
Kochi is dotted with these submersible bridges (constructed without side rails to withstand floods) and they're definitely worth visiting! If you get to visit Sada Chinkabashi, I highly recommend getting on a yakatabune (traditional leisure boat) to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Shimanto River from a different angle. Of course, wheelchair-users are welcome! The yakatabune staff at Sakoya will happily assist you
Kochi Prefectural Ashizuri Aquarium
Located in western Kochi, Ashizuri Aquarium is home to around 15,000 marine animals of 350 species! The aquarium tells the story of Cape Ashizuri and takes you on an adventure from primeval forests in the mountains to coral reefs flourishing with marine life????
Overall, the paths in the aquarium are flat, wide and easy to navigate but some parts may be wet so please be careful of slippage
More on accessibility at the aquarium: https://kochitourism--barrierfree-jp.translate.goog/det.php?i=244&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
Kumo-no-Ue-no Library
https://goo.gl/maps/eGY8jM628espkB6v7
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/see-and-do/10490
Kuroshio Kobo
https://goo.gl/maps/YQQv3aWtvVf7N2qv6
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/taste-of-kochi/10254
Sada Chinkabashi
https://goo.gl/maps/9HNUC1pq9BPwwVXf8
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/see-and-do/10041
Kochi Prefectural Ashizuri Aquarium
https://goo.gl/maps/LSbbrSnigXkWFJLQ8
https://visitkochijapan.com/en/see-and-do/10032
Subscribe to Ryoko's awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RyokoNakajimaLifeOnWheels
