{"id":78448,"date":"2021-03-09T14:05:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T05:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=78448"},"modified":"2024-11-25T22:17:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:17:50","slug":"accessible-tourism-okinawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/accessible-tourism-okinawa\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessible Tourism Thrives in Okinawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group group_padding has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff9ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><em>This is a condensed article based on an article published on Visit Okinawa Japan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-14873568-4798-4e28-bd34-cf870a47234a\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/okinawa-safe-sustainable-accessible\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Top Page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/traveling-safely-okinawa-coronavirus\" class=\"ek-link\">Traveling Safely in Okinawa in the Age of Coronavirus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/post-pandemic-northern-okinawa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Post Pandemic Retreats in Northern Okinawa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/how-responsible-travelers-can-contribute-to-sustainable-islands\/\" class=\"ek-link\">How Responsible Travelers Can Contribute to Sustainable Islands<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2007, <strong>Okinawa drafted Japan’s first Barrier-Free declaration<\/strong> <strong>with the aim to welcome all tourists, regardless of their physical limitations<\/strong>, disabilities, or age. Today, the prefecture is making good on that promise to Okinawa visitors starting from your arrival at Naha Airport, where you’ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/okibf.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Barrier-Free Tour Center (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"ek-link\">Barrier-Free Tour Center<\/a> and its friendly staff ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The center is run by a non-profit organization working in cooperation with the prefectural government to serve visitors with disabilities to the islands. The center provides <strong>help and information on transportation, accommodations, and activities <\/strong>for guests with physical disabilities or limitations. If you need any special equipment during your stay in Okinawa, such as wheelchairs, the center has equipment that can be loaned out (advanced reservations are required at 098-858-7760). The staff of the center firmly believes that Okinawa has something for everyone to enjoy and want to ensure that guests have access to all the information and equipment they need to allow that to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12155223\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12155223\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12155223\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-1-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12155223\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12155223\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The staff of the Okinawa Barrier-Free Tour Center at Naha Airport help visitors with accommodations, transportation, and activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Okinawa is focusing on improving accessible tourism and continues to add to its <strong>growing list of attractions, establishments, and activities that can be enjoyed by those with physical limitations<\/strong>. The Barrier-Free Tour Center’s website contains several itineraries made for those with disabilities having many of the same activities found in standard itineraries, including participating in watersports, exploring nature, visiting historical sites, and of course, enjoying the local cuisine. Here are a few highlights of the itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chura Sun Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the largest of Okinawa’s beaches is also the most accessible. Just a 15-minute drive from Naha airport, it is possible to rent a <strong>beach-friendly “chair boat,”<\/strong> which is equally steady in the water as it is on land due to its oversized inflatable tires. Whether lounging on the warm beach or floating gently in the clear blue waters, it’s the perfect introduction to a relaxing stay in Okinawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12153955\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78452\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12153955\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78452\" class=\"wp-image-78452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12153955\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12153955\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12153955\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154010\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78453\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154010\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78453\" class=\"wp-image-78453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154010\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154010\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-2-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154010\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-chura-sun-beach-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">With a “chair boat” visitors can enjoy the sand and surf of Chura Sun Beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yanbaru Learning Forest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This northern area of the main island has a <strong>barrier-free educational center<\/strong>, with a wooden path making it accessible for wheelchairs and those with mobility restrictions. <strong>Local guides explain the ecology of the forest and its relationship to the local people of Okinawa<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154319\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yanbaru-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154319\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yanbaru-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154319\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yanbaru-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154319\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yanbaru.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Yanbaru Learning Forest has barrier-free activities and accommodations.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>camping facilities and accommodations<\/strong> here suitable for guests of all abilities, perfect for those who wish to observe the forest’s wildlife’s nocturnal activities or be left breathless by the number of stars visible in Okinawa’s dark skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ishigaki Island, Kabira Bay Cruise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruise the waters off of <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/okinawa-ishigaki-island-kabira-lagoon\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Ishigaki Island<\/a> in a <strong>glass-bottomed boat<\/strong> that is entirely wheelchair accessible. The staff is trained to help load and unload passengers who use wheelchairs before departing for a cruise over incredible coral reefs swarming with tropical fish. The design of the boat allows an <strong>unblocked view of the ocean<\/strong> even from a seated position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154635\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78456\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154635\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78456\" class=\"wp-image-78456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154635\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154635\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154635\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154651\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78457\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154651\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-3.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78457\" class=\"wp-image-78457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154651\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154651\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-3-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154651\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-3.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154706\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78458\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154706\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78458\" class=\"wp-image-78458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154706\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154706\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154706\/okinawa-accessible-kabira-2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yaima Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overlooking scenic Nagura Bay on Ishigaki Island, this <strong>theme park<\/strong> features reconstructed century-old houses set up as a <strong>historic local village<\/strong>. The entire park is barrier-free, and visitors of all abilities can <strong>enjoy learning to play local instruments, Shisa (the legendary Okinawan Lion-Dog) painting, weaving<\/strong>, and even feeding the friendly squirrel monkeys that live in the zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154908\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yaima-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154908\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yaima-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154908\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yaima-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12154908\/okinawa-accessible-tourism-yaima.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Learning to play local Okinawan instruments at Yaima Village.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you are <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/naha-city-okinawa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">visiting <strong>Naha City<\/strong><\/a>, which is conveniently accessible from Naha Airport, you can use the monorail to visit <strong>Kokusai Dori Street<\/strong> (Naha’s main shopping area), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/okinawa-shuri-castle\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Shurijo Castle Park<\/a><\/strong>, and local museums and other attractions at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09124817\/accessible_shurijo_img.jpg\" alt=\"Accessible Shuri Castle\" class=\"wp-image-79986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09124817\/accessible_shurijo_img.jpg 960w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09124817\/accessible_shurijo_img-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption>Okinawa has a growing list of barrier-free attractions for visitors to enjoy.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1UWD7r2XGGoVI_iUoRRXfeHed9UuYFdme&hl=en\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff9ff;font-size:15px\"><strong>Before travelling, please always check the latest government advice about your destination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Okinawa, natural wonders, outdoor activities and relaxing hotels are easy to access by monorail, welfare vehicles, or taxis. For families with disabled travelers, Okinawa’s efforts toward making your trip easier pay dividends in the quality of time you will spend relaxing and enjoying the welcoming culture of Japan’s southern islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitokinawa.jp\/?utm_source=voyapon&utm_medium=online_article&utm_campaign=shinki_tokyoexpt_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02173736\/link.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is link.png\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photos by OPG<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2007, Okinawa drafted Japan’s first Barrier-Free declaration with the aim to welcome all tourists, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities, or age. Today, the prefecture is making good on that promise to Okinawa visitors starting from your arrival at Naha Airport, where you’ll find the Barrier-Free Tour Center and its friendly staff ready to serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":79985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pgc_meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1416,23,1,2050],"tags":[1341,2110,1339,1333],"class_list":{"0":"post-78448","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-okinawa","8":"category-sightseeing","9":"category-sponsored","10":"category-things-to-know","11":"tag-beach","12":"tag-activities","13":"tag-island","14":"tag-outdoors"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Okinawa is Transforming Into an Accessible Tourism Destination<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Okinawa's aim is to welcome visitors regardless of age, physical limitations, or disabilities. 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