{"id":453,"date":"2026-03-27T18:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/?page_id=453"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:42:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:42:33","slug":"barrierfree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/guide\/barrierfree\/","title":{"rendered":"Visitors with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The services listed below are provided to enable all visitors to enjoy their time at Upopoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns barrierfree_list card_list is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e8284214b94cceeba99d313e72a739b2\">Free Wheelchair Rentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full card_thumb trim_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/22barrierfree_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/22barrierfree_1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/22barrierfree_1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/22barrierfree_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Wheelchairs are available from the Entrance Center and the Rental Items desk. To request one, please speak to a member of staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ef3010909963c534798f8c4028eb8896\">Wheelchair-accessible Elevator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full card_thumb trim_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/DSC0498.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3057\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">The museum has an elevator designed for use by people in wheelchairs and people with visual impairments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f91e703ad80c9c242f634a01ddfa0f0b\">Park bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full card_thumb trim_img is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eb3050ff8ea472f77d6ce4db836e5fc1-1600x1067-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eb3050ff8ea472f77d6ce4db836e5fc1-1600x1067-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eb3050ff8ea472f77d6ce4db836e5fc1-1600x1067-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eb3050ff8ea472f77d6ce4db836e5fc1-1600x1067-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/eb3050ff8ea472f77d6ce4db836e5fc1-1600x1067-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Free transportation around the park&#8217;s main facilities (wheelchair accessible). Board the bus from any of the bus stops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns barrierfree_list card_list is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2f48161cadb12a21b0f8b269862201d3\">Device for feeling sound in your body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large card_thumb trim_img is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/a9f7fffaa817b2407d2701c477b88e49-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\u97f3\u3092\u4f53\u3067\u611f\u3058\u308b\u30e6\u30fc\u30b6\u30a4\u30f3\u30bf\u30d5\u30a7\u30fc\u30b9\u753b\u50cf\" class=\"wp-image-11481\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Available from the Cultural Exchange Hall. Enjoy the way each sound translates to vibrations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c55d6f7645b73ed9004f164cba3df37c\">Communication Support Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large card_thumb trim_img is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/1fab29648d52ac834dc8ad6126d374fb.jpg\" alt=\"\u30b3\u30df\u30e5\u30cb\u30b1\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u652f\u63f4\u30a2\u30d7\u30ea\u3092\u4f7f\u7528\u3059\u308b\u753b\u50cf\" class=\"wp-image-13760\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Voice-to-text apps can be used in all facilities. Sign language interpreting (using a tablet) is available at the information desk in the Entrance Center. (This service is only in Japanese.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">*These services cannot be used during workshops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d6e6ef448f1b339ac95b68396d413659\">Service Dogs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized card_thumb trim_img is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/hojyoken.jpg\" alt=\" \u88dc\u52a9\u72ac\u30de\u30fc\u30af\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500233754090696;object-fit:cover;width:149px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Service dogs such as guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome inside the park and facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns barrierfree_list card_list is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e4ce4afba0a7f08ed338ec0b1b4aa2ef\">Multipurpose Restrooms <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized card_thumb trim_img is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/DSC0492.jpg\" alt=\" \u591a\u6a5f\u80fd\u30c8\u30a4\u30ec \u753b\u50cf\" style=\"width:248px;height:165px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">The main facilities in the park have multipurpose restrooms with facilities for ostomates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-22109cdf3756d328b0692687b479d3dd\">First-aid Station <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized card_thumb trim_img is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/DSC0583.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3060\" style=\"width:252px;height:160px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Please contact a member of staff if you fall ill during your visit. First-aid stations are available in the museum and at the Rental Items desk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-950322bb5dd848094ae4917ea2059f1f\">Accessible Parking <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large card_thumb trim_img is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1018\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2349846c27584bcade62092b51986715-scaled-1-1600x1018.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2349846c27584bcade62092b51986715-scaled-1-1600x1018.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2349846c27584bcade62092b51986715-scaled-1-800x509.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2349846c27584bcade62092b51986715-scaled-1-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2349846c27584bcade62092b51986715-scaled-1-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/2349846c27584bcade62092b51986715-scaled-1-2048x1303.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Larger parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities, older visitors and visitors who are pregnant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns barrierfree_list card_list is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card_block is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a3c144b905f61c78dd0475ae88163273\">AED (Automated External Defibrillator) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/aed.jpg\" alt=\"AED\u30ed\u30b4\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500116882509701;width:165px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">AEDs are installed in each facility. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1146491b645503eb5ae34c1d208d9cbd\">Other <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>National Ainu Museum:<br>Stairless access is available. The facility is equipped with accessibility aids such as braille, an audio guidance system, and flashing lights and audio guidance at the emergency exits. Multipurpose restrooms are equipped with a multipurpose seat. <br><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">\u203bPlease note that descriptive captions and panels in the museum are not printed in braille.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Ainu Park: <br>There is a braille information board on the park map. Tactile paving blocks leading from the pedestrian entrance to the Lakeview Plaza entrance and restrooms have been installed for visitors with visual impairments. The main facilities of the park are equipped with multipurpose restrooms that have a multipurpose seat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The services listed below are provided to enable all visitors to enjoy their time at Upopoy. Free Wheelchair Rentals Wheelchairs are available from the Entrance Center and the Rental Items desk. To request one, please speak to a member of staff. Wheelchair-accessible Elevator The museum has an elevator designed for use by people in wheelchairs and people with visual impairments. Park bus Free transportation around the park&#8217;s main facilities (wheelchair accessible). Board the bus from any of the bus stops. Device for feeling sound in your body Available from the Cultural Exchange Hall. Enjoy the way each sound translates to vibrations. 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