Get around with local ride-hailing apps, curated for travelers visiting Japan.
Ola does NOT operate in Japan. GO (Taxi GO) is Japan's dominant ride-hailing app with 80%+ market share, connecting users with licensed taxi companies. DiDi and Uber also operate but function as taxi dispatchers, not independent rideshare services. Japan only recently started allowing limited private ride-hailing (April 2024) in specific areas during driver shortages.
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).
A popular taxi hailing app centered on Tokyo but also available in parts of Osaka, Nagoya, and surrounding prefectures. Full English support with quick booking and cashless payment.
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.
Last updated: May 2026
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