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- Foreigners who want to call a taxi in Kyoto by app
The main taxi apps in Kyoto are as follows.
- GO ←The best app in Kyoto
- Uber
- DiDi
Japan Taxi
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)
*The app "Japan Taxi" ended service in Kyoto. Integrated into "GO"
【Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi】
「nearMe.」
Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi
- Kyoto city ⇔ Kansai Airport（KIX） ⇒ from 4,980 JPY/person
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The best app in Kyoto ⇒ GO
2023, the best app in Kyoto is "GO".
GO is the most popular app in Kyoto. It can be used in almost main area in Kyoto. Most likely to call a taxi immediately. The amount of promotion is also the largest. "GO" can now be used with foreign phone numbers.
Function of Taxi apps in Kyoto
| app | Number of taxis | Airport fixed fare | English | promo | |
| Discount Price(JPY) | code | ||||
| GO | many | not available | available | 7000 | get from friends |
| DiDi | normal | not available | available | 500 | 8474JVZU |
| Uber | normal | not available | available | 2000 | AFFRTJPjuly24 |
| not available | |||||
Features of each taxi apps in Kyoto
①GO
【Features of GO】
- the most popular app in Kyoto
- You can register with a foreign phone number
- many affiliated taxis in almost everywhere in Kyoto
- many functions
- Max 7,000 JPY promo
- English language support
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"
③DiDi
【Features of DiDi】
- You can register with a foreign phone number
- 500 JPY promo code is "8474JVZU"
- English language support
④Japan Taxi
【Features of Japan Taxi】
Often used in local areas
⑤MK
【Features of MK】
- luxury car
Recommended apps in Kyoto for each purpose
Available area in "Kyoto" of each app
All the apps in this article are available in central Kyoto (Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji etc.).
Available area in "All Kyoto" of each app are as follows.
GO
- Kyoto City ※
- Uji City *
- Joyo City *
- Muko City *
- Nagaokakyo City *
- Yawata City *
- Kyotanabe City *
- Kizugawa City *
- Otokuni District *
- Kuze County *
- Tsuzuki District *
- Sagara County *
- Amino Town *
- Mineyama Town *
- Yasaka Town *
- Tango Town *
*Excluding some areas
・ up to 7,000 JPY promo
DiDi
- Kyoto City (excluding the area of former Kitakuwata District Keihoku Town)
- Muko City
- Nagaokakyo City
- Uji City
- Yawata City
- Joyo City
- Kyotanabe City
- Kizugawa City
- Otokuni District
- Kuze County
- Tsuzuki District
- Sagara District
・3,000 or 500 JPY promo code is "8474JVZU"
Uber
- Southern Kyoto Prefecture (including Kyoto City)
- Part of Kyotango City
・2,000 JPY promo code is "AFFRTJPjuly24"
Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi
「nearMe.」
Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi
- Kyoto city ⇔ Kansai Airport（KIX） ⇒ from 4,980 JPY/person
Q and A about Taxi in Kyoto
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 Kyoto, it is rare to be refused a ride taxi.
Because the rules for cracking down on taxi drivers in Kyoto are very strict.
Do Japanese taxis unfairly charge fares?
In Kyoto, it is rare to be charged unfairly.
Because the rules for cracking down on taxi drivers in Kyoto 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.
