For
- Foreigners who want to call a taxi in Okinawa by app
The main taxi apps in Okinawa are as follows.
- GO ←The best app in Okinawa
- 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 Okinawa. Integrated into "GO"
【Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi】
「nearMe.」
Door-to-door transfer service cheaper than taxi
- each location ⇔ Naha Airport(OKA) ⇒ from 980 JPY/person
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The best app in Okinawa ⇒ GO
2023, the best app in Okinawa is "GO".
It can be used in almost main area in Okinawa. The amount of promotion is also the largest. "GO" can now be used with foreign phone numbers.
Function of Taxi apps in Okinawa
app | Number of taxis | Airport fixed fare | English | promo | |
Discount Price(JPY) | code | ||||
GO | many | not available | available | 7000 | get from friends |
DiDi | many | not available | available | 500 | 8474JVZU |
Uber | normal | not available | available | 2000 | AFFRTJPjuly24 |
not available |
Features of each taxi apps in Okinawa
①GO
【Features of GO】
- You can register with a foreign phone number
- 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
Recommended apps in Okinawa for each purpose
Available area in "Okinawa" of each app
All the apps in this article are available in central Okinawa (Naha City etc.).
Available area in "All Okinawa" of each app are as follows.
GO
- Main island of Okinawa* (including Naha City)
*Excluding some areas
・ up to 7,000 JPY promo
DiDi
- Nago City
- Okinawa City
- Urasoe City
- Ginowan City
- Nakagami County (Yomitan Village, Kadena Town, Chatan Town, Kitanakagusuku Village,
- Nakagusuku Village, Nishihara Town)
- Naha city
- Itoman City
- Tomigusuku City
- Shimajiri District
- Kunigami District (Kunigami Village, Ogimi Village, Higashi Village, Nakijin Village, Motobu
- Town, Onna Village, Ginoza Village, Kin Town)
- Nanjo City
- Uruma City
- Miyakojima City
- Ishigaki City
*Excluding some remote islands
・3,000 or 500 JPY promo code is "8474JVZU"
Uber
- Naha 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
- each location ⇔ Naha Airport(OKA) ⇒ from 980 JPY/person
Q and A about Taxi in Okinawa
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 Okinawa, it is rare to be refused a ride taxi.
Because the rules for cracking down on taxi drivers in Okinawa 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.