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January 20, 2010
Training Report : November 11, 2009: Regional Training (Day 4) - Move to Hiroshima
Participants said “good bye” to Hamamatsu city and moved to Hiroshima by Shinkansen in the morning.
After three-hour train trip they arrived at Hiroshima station. A red sightseeing bus equipped with a lift was waiting for them there to take them to Miyajima ferry landing.
It was a bit chilly and windy day, however participants got excited about visiting Itsukushima Shrine, the sightseeing spot where barrier-free/accessible tourism was promoted.
This shrine a designated national treasure, was built in the architectural style of the Heian period in 593. Later, in 1168, it was rebuild in its current beautiful form. It was selected as one of three beautiful sceneries in Japan and Japanese would love to visit once in a lifetime.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3450.html
The world heritage was remodelled and had ramps to enable wheelchair users come into the shrine. Therefore not only persons with disabilities but also elderly people can easily participate in a tour.
JICA participants were all enjoyed barrier-free sightseeing. and could get ideas how to start barrier-free tourism in respective countries.
http://www.jicafriends.jp/leaders/gi2009/training/l1111.html
Posted by jicafriends at January 20, 2010 03:28 PM