Sample listing. This home is fictional. It is here to show how the Accessibility Rating works for a property in Japan.
Holiday stay · Kiyosumi, Tokyo, Japan
Barrier-free apartment near a step-free metro station
JP¥18,000 per night · 1 bedroom
About this home
A compact apartment designed barrier-free: level entry, sliding doors with 820 mm clear width, a bathroom with grab rails, a comfort-height toilet with a wash-and-dry seat and a fixed shower bench. The intercom and alarms use lights as well as sound. Three minutes on a level route to a station with lifts.
Level by level
Each level includes the levels below it. “Needs proof” means the owner has said the feature exists but has not yet uploaded approved evidence.
1 star — Step-free access: Silver
Still needed for Gold:
- Doors at least 850 mm clear width
- Gentle ramp (1:12 or gentler) with handrails, or no ramp needed
- Level access to outdoor space
- Accessible parking within 50 m
2 stars — Bathroom and toilet: Silver
Still needed for Gold:
- Level-access shower
- Fold-down shower seat fixed to the wall
- Hand-held shower on an adjustable rail
- Non-slip floor
- Basin with knee space
3 stars — Wheelchair-usable living: Not met
Missing for Silver:
- Wet room or roll-in shower
- 1,500 mm turning space in bathroom and a bedroom
- At least 1,000 mm clear beside the bed
- Kitchen storage reachable between 400 and 1,200 mm
- Wardrobe rail 1,200 mm or lower, or adjustable
- Switches and sockets between 450 and 1,200 mm
4 stars — Fully wheelchair accessible: Not met
Missing for Silver:
- Bed 450–550 mm high, or adjustable
- At least 150 mm clear under the bed for hoist legs
- Mobile hoist available on request
- Toilet with space for a side transfer
5 stars — Inclusive excellence: Not met
Missing for Silver:
- Good colour contrast on doors, edges and steps
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Written evacuation plan for wheelchair users