1. Find a taxi

Some taxis will park near hotels and stations. The more common method is to stand on the roadside and wave.

When the lights on the roof are on, it means the taxi is empty. If the lights are not on, the taxi means there are passengers.

2. Get in the car

After parking, the door of the back seat of the taxi opens and closes automatically. You don’t need to turn it on and off yourself. If you have large luggage, ask the driver to open the trunk.

3. Tell the driver your destination

Japanese taxi drivers are very polite, but because they are all older drivers, very few can speak English. Therefore, it is better to convey the meaning by showing a tourist map or writing the address in Japanese in advance. Note, for safety reasons, please fasten your seat belt after sitting down.

4. Payment

The meter will display the yen that needs to be paid. There is no dishonest behavior in Japan such as randomly changing the meter. There is also no need to tip the driver.

In central Tokyo (Tokyo 23 wards, Musashino City, Mitaka City), the first ride (1 km) is 410 yen, and an additional 80 yen is added for every 237 meters. The price of the first ride is posted on the back door of the taxi and inside the car, so be sure to confirm it before taking the taxi.

Note that for late night and early morning shifts (22:00 to 5:00 am), the price will increase by 20%. Most taxis accept credit cards, including Xigua Cards, but some do not. This kind of information is also displayed on the rear seat window. When getting in the car, please make sure there is no credit card or watermelon card pattern on it.

5. Get off the bus after payment is completed

Be careful not to forget your belongings when getting off the bus. Please also keep the receipt. The taxi company name, phone number and other information are written on the receipt. If you forget something, you can call us for consultation. When you get off the bus, say Ariado to the driver.

Things to note when taking a taxi

For Japanese people, it is very rude to hand the money directly to the clerk when paying, and taxi rides are no exception. . Taxis are just like ordinary shops. The driver will prepare a small plate and when the passenger wants to get off, just put the money on the plate.

In China, it is basically up to the passengers to open and close the car door themselves when getting on or off the bus. Sometimes, if you accidentally close the door too hard, you will get a look from the driver. But in Japan, if the user opens or closes the car door easily, the user will definitely hear the driver bowing and saying sorry.

This is because for Japanese drivers, it is the driver's job to open and close the door, and they have devices that can control the door switch at their location. So next time you take a taxi in Japan, just wait for the door to open, get in, fasten your seat belt, and wait for the driver to take off.