We had a group of 11 people including two in wheelchairs.  Still, travel was very comfortable and convenient so we didn’t have to worry about a thing.  Mari’s recommendations on local artisan activities and places to stay were spot on!  Our guide, Chiyuki, graciously took us everywhere we wanted to go and even helped us secure barrier free accommodations on our Tokyo leg the following week.  And we can’t forget about our driver, Mr. Sato, who helped me load and unload the wheelchairs onto the bus over and over throughout the entire week.