Barrier-Free Information Site Compilation - Nationwide Edition

This is because, no matter how attractive a place may be, if it is not barrier-free, reaching it can be challenging.

Information about a facility's barrier-free features is not abundant compared to overall facility information.

Even when barrier-free information is provided, it may not always be genuinely useful to those who need it.

Therefore, it's important to obtain more accurate and helpful barrier-free information.

In this article, we introduce barrier-free information sites that cover facilities nationwide and provide valuable information.

For recommended barrier-free information sites by area, please refer to the following articles.

Hokkaido Edition:

1. Find Barrier-Free Accommodations on "IKKEL"

"IKKEL" is a site operated by the Barrier-Free Comprehensive Research Institute UD Lab Tokai.

IKKEL introduces accommodations that welcome people who need support, ensuring that even those with disabilities can enjoy traveling with peace of mind.

Even if a facility claims to be barrier-free, it may not truly be a comfortable environment for people with disabilities.

Therefore, IKKEL uses not only descriptions but also many images to make it easier to visualize.

Additionally, the 3D walkthrough feature allows you to view the facility's interior in 3D, with convenient functions like measuring walls and beds, making it easier to imagine scenes of you or your family visiting and spending time there.

Moreover, there is a search function tailored to disabilities and conditions, making it easier to find facilities that match your needs, such as searching for "consultation on nursing care meals."

The facilities listed on IKKEL are visited by a barrier-free coordinator who is an architect, ensuring high reliability of the information.

Reference: IKKEL – Barrier-Free Accommodation Information Site

2. View Travel Logs! Barrier-Free Information Sharing App "WheeLog!"

"WheeLog!" is an app that makes it easy to check barrier-free information.

Founder and person with a disability, Yuriko Oda, who had experiences of giving up outings due to being in a wheelchair, has a vision of "creating a world where wheelchairs don't mean giving up."

Under the concept of "Creating a Barrier-Free Map Together," it is a new platform built by sharing travel logs of routes taken by wheelchair users and spots like facilities and equipment.

Spots have evaluation criteria, allowing you to obtain specific barrier-free information. A web version is also available, so you can check it via a browser.

Why not share your barrier-free information too?

Reference: WheeLog!

3. Easily Search for Barrier-Free Outing Spots! "Kaigo Antenna"

"Kaigo Antenna" is an information site for care workers and those involved in caregiving, offering a wealth of information.

One of its content areas, outing information, provides barrier-free information centered on facilities.

In addition to equipment information like wheelchair rentals and priority parking, it features a unique perspective for caregiving staff, including road surface conditions and rainy weather responses.

Kaigo Antenna also offers content like illustrations and recreational activities usable in care facilities, so why not take a look?

Reference: Kaigo Antenna
Reference: Search for Barrier-Free and Wheelchair-Friendly Outing Spots | Kaigo Antenna

4. Specializing in Introducing Heart Barrier-Free Stores! "HEART BARRIER FREE PROJECT"

"HEART BARRIER FREE PROJECT" introduces stores that, while it may be impossible to make every store physically barrier-free, offer a helping hand as "Heart Barrier-Free Support Stores."

When searching for barrier-free information on the site, details such as the height of entrance steps and the width of restrooms are thoroughly described.

The Heart Barrier-Free Support Store sticker that member stores can display signifies their willingness to help as much as possible, ensuring that people with disabilities can feel safe using these stores.

Additionally, HEART BARRIER FREE PROJECT provides guidance on customer service methods to member stores upon request, contributing to creating stores where both customers and staff can feel at ease.

Reference: HEART BARRIER FREE PROJECT – Heart Barrier-Free Plan

5. Barrier-Free Information Site Created by Wheelchair Users "Barrier-Free Map"

"Barrier-Free Map" is a site operated by wheelchair users, where users visit locations and share barrier-free information from their perspective. It focuses on leisure facilities and includes many photos of areas of interest to wheelchair users.

It provides comprehensive information by encouraging participation from wheelchair users, not just the operators.

It truly is a site by wheelchair users, for wheelchair users.

Reference: Outing with a Wheelchair – Barrier-Free Map –

6. Overwhelming Information Volume! "Barrier-Free Information - Nationwide Edition"

The last site introduced is "Barrier-Free Information - Nationwide Edition."

Its feature is the sheer volume of information. It completed a nationwide barrier-free survey of facilities in Japan by June 2024, consolidating barrier-free information from across the country.

In addition to equipment conditions at public and leisure facilities, it also includes barrier-free information on public transportation.

If a public transportation station lacks an elevator, wheelchair users need to transfer at the next station. Therefore, such information is extremely valuable.

Reference: Barrier-Free Information - Nationwide Edition

7. Conclusion

We introduced six nationwide barrier-free information sites, each with user-friendly features.

If you have any recommended barrier-free information sites, please feel free to contact us via Ayumi's site or social media.

Ayumi will continue to create articles that deliver the information you need, so be sure to check them out.