Wheelchair & Equipment Rentals

Why Rent in Tokyo?

Renting mobility equipment locally avoids airline damage risks, oversized baggage fees, and the difficulty of transporting heavy equipment through airports and train stations. Tokyo has several rental companies that cater specifically to international tourists, with English-language websites and hotel delivery.

Rental Companies Serving Tokyo

Tokyo Wheelchair

Tokyo Wheelchair specializes in wheelchair rentals for international tourists and offers delivery across Japan.

• Equipment: Manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, mobility scooters.
• Pricing: From approximately 1,500 yen per day (about 10 to 15 USD).
• Delivery: To your hotel anywhere in Tokyo, or to Narita and Haneda airports.
• Return: Pick up from your hotel or drop off at an airport.
• Website: tokyowheelchair.com
• Language: English.

Wheelchair Rental Japan (wheelchair-rental.jp)

A wheelchair rental service for travelers with a wide variety of equipment including electric wheelchairs.

• Equipment: Manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, reclining wheelchairs, children's wheelchairs.
• Service area: Tokyo and Yokohama, with delivery to hotels and airports.
• Website: wheelchair-rental.jp/en/
• Language: English and Japanese.

NGT Care Rental

Affordable wheelchair rentals with online booking and delivery across Tokyo and nationwide.

• Equipment: Manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, walking aids.
• Pricing: From approximately 1,500 yen per day.
• Delivery: To hotels in Tokyo and nationwide.
• Website: ngt-k.com/en/
• Language: English.

Ido Support

Offers wheelchair rental with delivery to homes, hotels, and airports in Tokyo and other major cities.

• Equipment: Manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, walking aids. Also offers accessible rental cars with ramps, lifts, and hand controls.
• Delivery: Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, and hotels throughout Tokyo.
• Website: ido-support.com
• Language: English and Japanese.

WHILL (Short-Term Rental)

WHILL offers short-term rental of its compact personal mobility devices, which are smaller than traditional power wheelchairs and well-suited for navigating Tokyo's tighter spaces.

• Equipment: WHILL Model R (mobility scooter type) and WHILL Model F (folding power wheelchair).
• Booking: Through the WHILL English rental website or through Scootaround.
• Language: English.

babycal

Wheelchair rentals available in Asakusa and Ikebukuro for short periods (minimum 1 hour, maximum 7 days). Good for travelers who need a wheelchair for a single day of sightseeing.

Equipment Types and Pricing

Prices vary by company, equipment type, and rental duration. The following table shows approximate rates.

Japanese Wheelchair Sizes

An important consideration: Japanese wheelchairs tend to be narrower than Western models. Standard Japanese manual wheelchairs typically have seat widths of 38 to 42 cm (15 to 16.5 inches), compared to 43 to 50 cm (17 to 20 inches) for standard Western wheelchairs.

This can be an advantage in Tokyo, where doorways, train aisles, elevator doors, and restaurant spaces can be tight. However, if you need a wider seat, specify your required seat width when booking. Some rental companies stock wider models, but availability is limited.

For power wheelchairs and scooters, check the overall width. Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway elevator doors are typically 80 to 90 cm wide. Standard ticket gate wheelchair passages are about 90 cm wide. Ensure your equipment will fit.

Delivery and Pickup

Most rental companies deliver directly to your hotel:

• Hotel delivery: Typically included in the rental price or costs an additional 1,000 to 3,000 yen depending on distance.
• Airport delivery: Available from some companies. The equipment will be waiting at a designated meeting point in the arrival area. Coordinate the exact location and time in advance.
• Return: Most companies pick up the equipment from your hotel. Coordinate the pickup time, especially if your checkout is early morning. Some companies accept drop-offs at airport locations.

Free Wheelchairs at Attractions

If you only need a wheelchair for specific visits, several Tokyo attractions lend wheelchairs for free:

• Tokyo National Museum (Ueno) - Wheelchairs available at the entrance.
• Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa) - Wheelchairs upon request at the temple office.
• Tokyo Skytree - Wheelchairs available at the ticket counter.
• Shinjuku Gyoen - Wheelchairs available at the entrance gates.
• Major department stores - Most department stores (Isetan, Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya) lend wheelchairs at the information desk.

These are first-come, first-served and cannot be taken outside the venue. They are useful for single visits but not a substitute for a rental if you need mobility support throughout your trip.

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