Taxis & Ride-Hailing Apps
Reliable & efficient
Riding Taxis In Japan: The 6 Best Apps To Grab A Cab explains Japan’s somewhat unique approach to ride-hailing apps.
Taxis are everywhere in the big cities and can be reasonably economical if you have two or three people - once trains, subways and buses close down in the wee hours of the morning, they’re pretty much the only way to get around.
There’s a taxi stand in front of most train stations, or you can flag one down on the street. As with everywhere else in the world, it’s hard to get a taxi when it’s raining.
The taxi’s left rear door is opened and closed remotely by the driver - you are not supposed to open or close the door by yourself, except when using a different door. And you don’t need to tip the driver.
Check out Taxis for the scoop on taxi use in Japan.