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Taxi apps in Osaka for foreigners【2025/GO/Uber/DiDi】

2023年7月11日




For

  • Foreigners who want to call a taxi in Osaka by app

The main taxi apps in Osaka are as follows.

The author, who has been a taxi driver for a year in Japan, introduce the best app for you.

*"GO" can now be used with foreign phone numbers ←New! (Nov 2023)
*"S.RIDE(PR)" require a Japanese phone number for app registration
*
The app "Japan Taxi" ended service in Osaka. Integrated into "GO"

【Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi】

nearMe.

Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi

  • Osaka city ⇔ Kansai Airport (KIX)⇒ from 2,980 JPY/person
  • Osaka city ⇔ Itami Airport (ITM)⇒ from 980 JPY/person

>more about nearMe.

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タクシー配車アプリおすすめ比較完全版2025

こんな方におすすめ タクシーをアプリで呼びたいすべての人 2025年4月現在、国内で使える主要タクシーアプリは以下です。 GO    ←全国でおすすめ! S.RIDE(PR) ←東京・大阪・名古屋でお ...

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The best app in Osaka ⇒ GO

2023, the best app in Osaka is "GO".

 

GO is the most popular app in Osaka. It can be used in almost everywhere in Osaka. Most likely to call a taxi immediately. The amount of promotion is also the largest. "GO" can now be used with foreign phone numbers.

GO タクシーが呼べるアプリ 旧MOV×JapanTaxi

GO タクシーが呼べるアプリ 旧MOV×OsakaTaxi
開発元:GO株式会社
無料
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Function of Taxi apps in Osaka

app Number of taxis Airport fixed fare English promo
Discount Price(JPY) code
GO many not available available 7000 get from friends
S.RIDE(PR) normal not available available 2000 get from friends
DiDi normal not available available 500 8474JVZU
Uber normal not available available 2000 AFFRTJPjuly24
Japan Taxi few not available available - -

 

Features of each taxi apps in Osaka

 

①GO

【Features of GO】

  • the most popular app in Osaka
  • You can register with a foreign phone number
  • Largest number of taxis and coverage areas
  • many affiliated taxis in almost everywhere in Osaka
  • many functions
  • Max 7,000 JPY promo
  • English language support

GO タクシーが呼べるアプリ 旧MOV×JapanTaxi

GO タクシーが呼べるアプリ 旧MOV×OsakaTaxi
開発元:GO株式会社
無料
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②Uber

【Features of Uber】

  • You can register with a foreign phone number
  • Can be used in Japan and other countries
  • 2,000 JPY promo code is "AFFRTJPjuly24"

Uber

Uber
開発元:Uber Technologies, Inc.
無料
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③S.RIDE(PR)

【Features of S.RIDE(PR)】

東京最大級のタクシーアプリ S.RIDE(エスライド)

東京最大級のタクシーアプリ S.RIDE(エスライド)
開発元:Minnano Taxi Corporation
無料
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④DiDi

【Features of DiDi】

  • You can register with a foreign phone number
  • 500 JPY promo code is "8474JVZU" 
  • English language support

DiDi(ディディ)-タクシーがすぐ呼べる配車アプリ

DiDi(ディディ)-タクシーがすぐ呼べる配車アプリ
開発元:DiDi
無料
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⑤Japan Taxi

【Features of Japan Taxi】

  • Often used in local areas

JapanTaxi(旧:全国タクシー)

OsakaTaxi(旧:全国タクシー)
開発元:GO株式会社
無料
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⑥MK

【Features of MK】

  • luxury car

MKタクシースマホ配車

MKタクシースマホ配車
開発元:MK.CO.,LTD.
無料
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Recommended apps in Osaka for each purpose

  • English language support         ⇒ GOS.RIDE(PR)DiDiUber
  • Quick ride                    ⇒ GO
  • Reasonable price with promo      ⇒ GO
  • Pre-determined price         ⇒ GOS.RIDE(PR)Uber
  • Vehicle type choice                  ⇒ GOS.RIDE(PR)
  • luxury car                ⇒ GOUber
  • Scheduled date and time reservation  ⇒ GOS.RIDE(PR)

 

Available area in "Osaka" of each app

All the apps in this article are available in central Osaka (Umeda, Namba etc.).

Available area in "All Osaka" of each app are as follows.

 

GO ⇒ Most of Osaka Prefecture

  • Osaka city
  • Sakai City *
  • Toyonaka City *
  • Ikeda City *
  • Suita City
  • Takatsuki City
  • Moriguchi City
  • Hirakata City *
  • Ibaraki City
  • Yao City
  • Tondabayashi City
  • Neyagawa City *
  • Kawachinagano City
  • Matsubara City
  • Daito City *
  • Minoh City
  • Kashiwara City
  • Habikino City *
  • Kadoma City
  • Settsu City
  • Fujiidera City
  • Higashiosaka City
  • Shijonawate City *
  • Katano city *
  • Sayama City, Osaka
  • Mishima-gun
  • Minamikawachi-gun
  • Izumiotsu City
  • Izumi City
  • Takaishi City
  • Kishiwada City
  • Kaizuka City
  • Izumisano City
  • Sennan City
  • Hannan City
  • Senboku-gun and Sennan-gun

*Excluding some areas

 

・ up to 7,000 JPY promo

GO タクシーが呼べるアプリ 旧MOV×JapanTaxi

GO タクシーが呼べるアプリ 旧MOV×OsakaTaxi
開発元:GO株式会社
無料
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S.RIDE(PR) ⇒ Osaka city and its surroundings

  • Osaka city
  • Toyonaka City
  • Suita City
  • Moriguchi City
  • Kadoma City
  • Higashiosaka City
  • Yao City
  • Sakai City
  • Ibaraki City
  • Takatsuki City
  • Minoh City
  • Ikeda City
  • Settsu City
  • Shimamoto Town, Mishima County

*Excluding some areas

 

・ 2,000 JPY promo

東京最大級のタクシーアプリ S.RIDE(エスライド)

東京最大級のタクシーアプリ S.RIDE(エスライド)
開発元:Minnano Taxi Corporation
無料
posted withアプリーチ

 

DiDi ⇒ Most of Osaka Prefecture

  • Osaka city
  • Toyonaka City
  • Suita City
  • Moriguchi City
  • Kadoma City
  • Higashiosaka City
  • Yao City
  • Sakai City (excluding Mihara Ward)
  • Izumiotsu City
  • Izumi City
  • Takaishi City
  • Kishiwada City
  • Kaizuka City
  • Izumisano City
  • Sennan City
  • Hannan City
  • Senboku-gun and Sennan-gun
  • Ikeda City
  • Ibaraki City
  • Shimamoto Town
  • Settsu City
  • Takatsuki City
  • Minoh City
  • Katano City
  • Shijonawate City
  • Daito City
  • Neyagawa City
  • Hirakata City
  • Toyono Town
  • Nose Town

 

・3,000 or 500 JPY promo code is "8474JVZU" 

DiDi(ディディ)-タクシーがすぐ呼べる配車アプリ

DiDi(ディディ)-タクシーがすぐ呼べる配車アプリ
開発元:DiDi
無料
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Uber ⇒ Osaka city and surroundings

  • Osaka city
  • Sakai City
  • Higashiosaka City
  • Yao City
  • Moriguchi City
  • Kadoma City
  • Suita City
  • Toyonaka City

 

2,000 JPY promo code is "AFFRTJPjuly24"

Uber

Uber
開発元:Uber Technologies, Inc.
無料
posted withアプリーチ

 

Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi

nearMe.

Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi

  • Osaka city ⇔ Kansai Airport (KIX)⇒ from 2,980 JPY/person
  • Osaka city ⇔ Itami Airport (ITM)⇒ from 980 JPY/person

>more about nearMe.

 

How to use taxi apps in Osaka

General usage is maybe almost the same as taxi apps in your country. (like Uber, Grab, Lyft)

Big difference are as follows.

  • Most drivers can't speak English
  • Cash payment is only in local currency (JPY)
  • the door of taxi opens and closes automatically

 

Below, how to use S.RIDE(PR).

 

①Download app

Tap below to download S.RIDE(PR) for free on the app store

東京最大級のタクシーアプリ S.RIDE(エスライド)

東京最大級のタクシーアプリ S.RIDE(エスライド)
開発元:Minnano Taxi Corporation
無料
posted withアプリーチ

 

②Registration

Launch the app ⇒ Tap "First time use?"

 

Enter your phone number ⇒ Tap "Send SMS"

 

Enter the 4-digit "verification code" received by SMS ⇒ Tap "Next"

 

Enter Profile ⇒ tap "Confirm"

 

"Credit card registration" is required to use "online payment" with S.RIDE(PR).
*You can register later.

 

Enter card information ⇒ Tap "Register"

 

Tap "ALLOW ONLY WHILE USING THE APP"

 

Tap "Agree to the Terms of Use"

 

Now you can use S.RIDE(PR).

 

③Call taxi

Move the yellow pin on the map to set ride point, and Slide the yellow bar "Slide to call a taxi"

 

The app searches for taxis. Wait until a taxi is found. (Waiting time depends on the situation)

 

Found a taxi

④Ride taxi

The current location of the taxi, company name, vehicle number, arrival time, etc. are displayed.

Wait for the taxi at the ride position

 

Destination setting (optional)

You can set your destination on the app while waiting for a taxi. (This operation is unnecessary if you want to tell the driver directly when getting in.)

 

Tap "Enter before getting on a taxi."

 

Set the destination in the search bar or map, tap "Confirm"

 

When the taxi arrives, make sure the car number is correct before boarding the taxi. And tell your name to the driver.

There is no need to operate the app while riding.

 

⑤Payment(if pay by cash) and get off

If pay by online (pay by app), payment is no need when getting off.

If you select "pay by cash", please pay the fare in cash(JPY).

 

Q and A about Taxi in Osaka

The author, who has been a taxi driver for a year in Japan, answers the questions.

Do Japanese taxi drivers speak English?

Most drivers can't speak English fluently.

Elderly drivers especially don't talk much.

 

However, Japanese learn English in compulsory education, so many people know simple words.

If the driver doesn't speak English, use google translate.

 

Is there a refusal to ride?

In Osaka, it is rare to be refused a ride taxi.

Because the rules for cracking down on taxi drivers in Osaka are very strict.

 

Do Japanese taxis unfairly charge fares?

In Osaka, it is rare to be charged unfairly.

Because the rules for cracking down on taxi drivers in Osaka are very strict.

 

Can I use a credit card?

Yes. About 50% of taxis in Japan accept credit cards.

But credit cards may not be accepted even in taxis that accept credit cards. For example, Terminal troubles, insufficient balance, compatibility issues, etc.







【期間限定】配車アプリクーポン【GO】

↓GOをスマホカメラでダウンロード↓

初回自動付与クーポン ⇒ 500円

  • 割引額 :500円×1枚
  • 入手方法:「GO」アプリ初回起動で自動付与

初回クーポン   ⇒ 最大6500円

①コード(友達等から入手)入力

  • 1000円×2枚=合計2000円
  • GO対象の全エリア

②乗るたびもらえるクーポン

  • 乗るたび500円×最大9枚=合計4500円
  • 初回乗車から3か月間、月3枚まで
  • GO対象の全エリア
  • 流し乗車はクーポン付与対象外

友達紹介クーポン   ⇒ 2000円

自分のコードを友達に紹介、友達が初回乗車で以下のクーポンGET!

  • 全エリア:1000円×2枚=合計2000円

↓GOをスマホカメラでダウンロード↓

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