This famously beautiful shrine is near Osaka Castle. Hokoku Shrine is good for a sunny day. For wheelchairs users some of the stone pathways and loose gravel will make travel diffcult but over all the shrine is accesible.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Osaka Hokoku ShrineAddress: 540-0002 Osaka Chuo-ku Osakajo 2-1Telephone Number: 06-6941-0229Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmClosed: N/AGeneral Admission Fee: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: N/AHome Page URL: https://www.osaka-hokokujinja.org/ (Japanese only)AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: Osaka Metro, Tanimachi Line, Tanimachi 4-chome StationDistance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: Tanimachi 4-chome Station 1000mApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 15 minute walk from Metro Tanimachi 4-chome Station
- AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 20 mintuesParking for those with Disabilities: No special spaces availableMulitlingual Guidance Available: NoMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessibilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): Partially stepped, some entrances without steps.Wheelchair accessible information on paths: Undulating road surface, with hills 2.7° in front of the main gateElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: NoBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaParking Available: Parking,15 spaces but stairs to shrine are presentMap from Parking to Facility Availale: NoneSurface type of Parking Area: AsphaltParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: NoDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: N/AParking Attendents Available: NoInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: Drop-off area onlyVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: Yes
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: 90 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 60 cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: Yes, L bar styleAvailability of heated bidet: NoneToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 85 cmHandrail Available: L style bar on left, folding U bar on rightWarm Water Bidet Available: NoOstomate-compatible facilities: YesUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoneEmergency Alert Button in Stall: YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: YesDiaper Changing Bed: AvailableFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: Braille and tractile map available but only in JapaneseToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Mostly stone paths, loose gravel areas as wellStairs at Facility: Total of 8 steps (i) 1 step under the torii (ii) 7 steps in front of the main shrineAccesibility Path around Steps: None, West Gate has no steps, See PhotosPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or tiles, wheelchairs may get stuckInaccesible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Honden (main shrine)Rest Area: NoBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraille Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: The precinct is graveled, making it difficult for wheelchairs to drive themselves, and a total of eight steps need to be climbed to visit the temple. There are some stone paths, but the ditches are deep, making self-propulsion somewhat difficult.Condition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: No handrailsBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoneWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accesible Control Panel: N/ARear-view Mirror in Elevator: N/AAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: N/AMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Pannel: N/A
- Accomodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoneFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Some areasAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: HondenAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Convertion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Some English availableMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: No