Taxis in Tokyo

Apr 25

The best way of getting a taxi in Japan is using the JapanTaxi app. It is much faster to use the app than calling a taxi dispatcher and waiting for a taxi to arrive.

Sony has recently launched a taxi hailing app called S.RIDE. This app will hail a taxi in all of Tokyo’s 23 wards and the Musashino and Mitaka areas.

Download JapanTaxi App

Download S.RIDE App

Taxi Coverage Map

Taxis are readily available in Tokyo. There are two types of vehicles available:

Taxi

Van Taxi

Fares

Taxi fares are pretty simple in Tokyo. Taxis start at a ¥750 base fare that includes 2km and it is ¥90 for every 280 meters after that. Taxi fares increase by 20% at night time (10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.). You can pay your fare using cash, credit card, Suica or Pasmo card.

How to Board & Exit a Taxi

Riding a taxi in Tokyo is similar to other cities around the world with one small difference; the rear taxi door will open and close for you automatically.