Traveling to Japan in December 2024. My husband has limited mobility in his left leg and I'm curious on the accessibility and transit in Nikko, Japan. He mostly struggles with walking on uneven terrain – so he couldn't do like a hiking trail, but could do a well-worn path that is clear and relatively flat (stairs are fine with a railing).
We are planning the following in Nikko:
Day 1 – Explore the main town site including Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkozan Rin’nōji Temple, Nikko Toshogu, Taiyu-in Temple, Shiraito Falls, Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, Kanmangafuchi Abyss
Day 2 – Lake Chūzenji area including Kegon Waterfall, Ryuzu Falls, then travelling to Oku-Nikko area to stay at an onsen for the night and maybe exploring Yuno Lake
Day 3 – Visiting whatever town site places we didn't make it to on Day 1 and returning to Tokyo
Any insight into Nikko's accessibility – are most of these places difficult for walking with uneven terrain? What about public transit within Nikko – will there be buses or taxi/Ubers available to reduce the physical toll?
by tondogsu