Tour highlights

• Door-to-door comfort

  The entire journey from Hakata will be by "care taxi (with lift, etc.)". There is no stress of changing trains or dealing with crowds, so even those with concerns about their physical strength can participate with peace of mind.

• A safe visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

  There are five wheelchair-accessible restrooms within the temple grounds, each large enough for a caregiver to enter together with the wheelchair user. The restroom next to the Treasure Hall is particularly popular with families, as it allows caregivers of the opposite sex to enter together.

• Kyushu National Museum's latest barrier-free facilities

  The facility is equipped with the latest facilities, including moving walkways and inclined elevators. The building is completely barrier-free, and there are multi-purpose toilets on each floor.

• Approach gourmet food and a relaxing lunch

  We offer a walking tour of the famous "Umegae Mochi" and lunch at a restaurant that is wheelchair accessible. We ensure smooth traffic flow even when it is crowded.

⚠ Notes on use

This service is an optional service for customers who have made travel arrangements, such as accommodation, through Flat Travel. We do not accept standalone use of the nursing care taxi arrangement service. Thank you for your understanding.

Itinerary

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Prayer and Approach)

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of approximately 12,000 shrines across the country, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning, culture, and the arts. It is visited by many worshippers throughout the year, but is especially bustling during plum blossom season and exam season. The fragrant smell of roasting the shrine's specialty, Umegae Mochi, wafts through the air along the approach to the shrine, and it is lined with historic stores and a modern-looking Starbucks, making it a spot that will make your heart leap just by walking around.

A flat, paved path leads from the approach to the temple grounds, making wheelchair movement very smooth. Of particular note is the excellent restroom facilities. There are five wheelchair-accessible restrooms within the temple grounds, all of which are spacious enough to accommodate caregivers. The restroom next to the Treasure Hall in particular is designed to be accessible to caregivers of the opposite sex, making it safe for elderly couples or parents and children traveling together. In addition, detours (slopes) have been installed in areas with slopes and steps, such as the arched bridge leading to the main hall, so that wheelchair users can proceed to the front of the main hall and pray in their wheelchairs.

Kyushu National Museum

Kyushu National Museum, located next to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, is Japan's fourth national museum, and is based on the concept of "understanding the formation of Japanese culture from the perspective of Asian history." It is characterized by a huge glass roof with a wave-like curve, and boasts beautiful architecture that harmonizes with the surrounding greenery. The vast exhibition room displays valuable historical materials, including national treasures and important cultural properties, allowing you to experience the international historical story unique to Kyushu, the gateway to Japan.

This museum has achieved the highest level of barrier-free accessibility in both its physical and non-physical aspects. Access from the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine direction is via the "Access Tunnel," followed by a moving walkway and an inclined elevator (or lift), allowing for smooth entry without any elevation changes. The museum has 15 wheelchairs available for rental, and a large elevator is available for moving between floors. Multi-purpose restrooms (including those for ostomates) are installed on each floor, so you can view the exhibits for extended periods without worry. Many of the display cases are designed at a height that is easy for wheelchair users to see, allowing anyone to enjoy a comfortable "journey through history."

Examples of available care taxis

We use medium-sized vehicles with ramps that allow wheelchair users to get on and off smoothly. Unlike lift-type vehicles, there is less shaking, making for a safer ride.

Ride capacity and accompanying person

A spacious taxi is available that can accommodate one wheelchair and 3-4 passengers.

Driver qualifications and assistance

Our drivers are qualified as "Home Helper Level 2 (currently: Nursing Care Worker Initial Training)" and "Guide Helper (Transportation Care Worker for the Totally Disabled)." They have not only driving skills, but also specialized knowledge in assisting passengers when boarding and disembarking, and ensuring safety during travel, so you can rest assured even if you are traveling alone.

Enjoy safe and barrier-free travel with Flat Travel!

Have you given up on traveling because of age or physical concerns? Flat Travel offers barrier-free travel that can be enjoyed with peace of mind by people who require care, the elderly, and their families.

We provide total support from pre-departure preparations to returning home, tailored to each customer's physical condition and requests.

• Barrier-free planning (free of charge)

  We create plans that take into account detailed barrier-free information that you won't find on general travel sites, such as steps along the route, the location of wheelchair-accessible toilets, and the shape of hotel beds and baths. We also adjust the frequency of breaks and travel times to minimize strain on your body.

• Accompanying a "travel helper" with nursing and care qualifications

  Experienced caregivers and nurses will accompany you on your trip. They will provide specialized care, such as assistance with transferring to a wheelchair, bathing and toileting, and meal support. This will reduce the burden on your family and ensure a safe and comfortable trip.

• 24-hour medical support system

  In case you become unwell or experience any problems during your trip, we have a system in place where you can consult with doctors and nurses 24 hours a day free of charge. You can rest assured knowing that we have expert backup to deal with any problems with medical equipment or make decisions in emergencies.

Disclaimer

Before applying for this tour, please be sure to confirm and agree to the following:

1. Tour contract type (scope of arrangements)

This tour package only includes accommodation and transportation between accommodations (transportation by care taxi, etc.). Other local sightseeing tours, activities, meals, and other services are all optional (separate contract, separate fee).

2. Arranging and changing accommodation and vehicle reservations

Accommodation facilities and nursing care taxis will be arranged based on availability at the time of application. Availability is constantly changing, so if the requested accommodation is fully booked or full, we may be unable to accommodate your request and may ask you to change to a facility or vehicle of an equivalent class, or we may be unable to arrange the accommodation at all. Please note that the nursing care taxi we arrange may not necessarily be the same vehicle or model as the one in the reference photo.

3. Scope of work and skills of care taxis

The primary purpose of the nursing care taxis we arrange is to "transport customers safely."

• Services included:

  General assistance with getting on and off the vehicle, and safe operation

• Services not included:

  Physical care other than boarding and disembarking (eating, toileting, etc.), medical care, detailed local tourist guide

  Please note that while some nursing care taxis may be able to provide English support or simple guides, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to arrange (assign) a vehicle and driver that can accommodate these needs, depending on the reservation situation, etc.

• Responsibility for illness and trouble during the trip

  We offer travel insurance and 24-hour medical consultation support in case you become ill or experience any other unforeseen circumstances during your trip.

  However, providing this support does not mean that we will bear any legal responsibility for such situations. All responsibility for illness, injury, accidents, or other troubles that occur during the trip rests solely with the traveler, and we cannot be held liable for any damages. Please be sure to take care of your own health and safety before participating.

Important Notes