Although it is known for its complex and sophisticated train system, Japan also has many buses connecting travelers to the nearest train station. Most urban buses in large urban areas have access to wheelchairs, but some roads are not yet fully accessible in more rural areas.
Japanese used bus mostly саllеd as the “nоn-stор”. Older buses are high enough and have 3-4 steps to the entrances. While new non-passing buses have steps leading to a raised rear half, the front half has no steps.
Unlike the railway station, where a number of employees can make it easier to load and unload the wheelchair users, in this case everything remains in the hands of the driver. Accessible entrance is at the center but before embarking, it must be located near the front of the bus before it arrives so it can get the driver’s attention. There is chances drives might notice you and ask for the ride.
Once recognized that it will turn on, the bus driver will ask the other passengers to wait while they are charging. Then, the driver will go to the central door and take a ramp from a closed compartment and help him board. Before or after the ramp closure, the driver will also emit two seats to create an accessible seating area (and perhaps tie the wheelchair). Tell the driver of the bus where you want to get off the bus and help you when you arrive.
How to Use a Van Bus
The Japanese used van service operates in the 23 rooms of Tokyo and Tama district. In Tokyo rooms, it is reachable from the main gate and the exact rate is indicated in the rate box. In other areas, he climbed from the back door and pays the rate when he is down.
Other bus lines
Almost all Japanese cities have a bus network, though, with the exception of very touristy areas such as Tokyo and Kyoto, stops are often advertised only in Japanese. Urban buses often have a flat rate.
Buses can be confused: in Tokyo, board the front door and pay the driver in advance, scan an IC card or deposit coins in the pricing box and land at the back door; in Kyoto, is the opposite.
Japanese used SUV leaving towns or rural areas are calculated according to distance. In the event of boarding (likely coming from the back door), collect a paper ticket marked with a distributor area number; When you get down, match your area number with the electrical sign on the front of the bus and place the fare and the ticket published in the tariff box.
Metro systems operate in Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo and Yokohama. In general, they are the fastest and most convenient way to go around the city. The metropolitan area of Tokyo and the metropolitan area of Kansai are connected by a JR network and private rail lines. Stops and line names are published in English