The first sight that catches your eye when you visit Nara Park is Mount Wakakusa, a triple-layered grassy mountain. Unfortunately this place is not accessible by wheelchair. There is a shop street under the mountain, you can enjoy the view from there and also enjoy foods and shopping for some souvenirs!
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Nara Park Mount WakakusaAddress: 157 Wakakusa, Kasugano-cho, Nara
(Nara Park Office, 543 Shibatsujicho, Nara City, 630-8114)Telephone Number: +81-742-22-0375Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmOpen: 3rd Saturday in March to 2nd Sunday in DecemberGeneral Admission Fee: Adults: ¥150, Children: ¥80Discount for those with Disabilities: NoHome Page URL: https://www3-pref-nara-jp.translate.goog/park/item/2585.htm?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=enAccessNearest Bus Stop: Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Hall/Kasuga Taisha Shrine or Kasuga Taisha OmotesandoApproximate travel time from bus stop/Station: 15minFrom Nearest station: About 30 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 1 hourParking for those with Disabilities: NoMultilingual Guidance Available: NoMap of Wheelchair accesible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility（Height）: Not accessible by wheelchairElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: None Babysitting/Childcare: None Sensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: Yes but be careful of deersRentalsWheelchair Rental: NoBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaLocation: There is a parking on top of the Mt. Wakakusa but a road on the hill is not paved to go to see the view for wheelchair users
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: 102 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 90cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: L bar style(Only at women's toilet)Availability of heated bidet: YesToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorWidth: Inside: 380cm x 235cmHandrail Available: Adjustable U bar style and fixed L bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: YesOstomate-compatile facilities: YesUniversal Changing bed（for adults）: NoneEmmergency Alert Button in Stall: YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: YesDiaper Changing Bed: YesFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: YesToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- Gate to Mount WakakusaLayout plan of buliding available/Map: YesWheelchair accesible: NoStairways present: YesPaths & WalkwaysUneven surfaces on Paths: NoStairs at Facility: NoPathway Surfaces: AsphaltInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Mt. Wakakusa (however, you can reach the summit in a wheelchair by driving to the parking lot at the top. However, the road to the view point is not paved or accessible)Rest Area: Yes (with steps)Braille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: NoBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- Accomodations for Different Needs at FacilityNot availableAccommodations provided by StaffNot Available
- Restaurants and ShopsRestaurants: There are restaurants within the shopping district that are wheelchair accessible.Type of foods: JapaneseTables: It varies depending on the store, but some have table seats.Souvenior shops: It varies by store, but there are souvenir shops that are wheelchair accessible.Opens: It varies depending on the store, but around 10:00 to 17:00Type of Doorway: It varies by store, but some have automatic doors.
