Comparing the two ride hailing apps to help you pick the right one for Japan.
| GO Taxi | Uber | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Japan's dominant taxi app, aggregating over 100,000 cabs from local taxi companies. Available in English and covers nearly all of Japan (45+ of 47 prefectures). | Uber operates in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and other cities, dispatching licensed taxis rather than private cars. Handy if you already have the app installed from home. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Save your hotel address in Japanese characters inside the app. Showing the driver a Japanese address avoids language confusion. | - |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend GO Taxi for ride hailing in Japan. Save your hotel address in Japanese characters inside the app. Showing the driver a Japanese address avoids language confusion.
