Hello everyone.
Today's article is about "taxi" in Japan.
Taxi that is active all over the world. What kind of services are available in Japan?
Although it is a short article, I would like to introduce it.
This is true. The back seat of a Japanese taxi is designed so that the door opens when you press the switch on the driver's seat. So you don't have to open the door yourself when you get in the back seat.
How much does a Japanese taxi cost?
This
varies from region to region. Therefore, this time, I will explain with reference to the prices in Tokyo's 23 wards and Osaka. Also, please note that extra charges will be incurred depending on the time of day you use.
Average price in Tokyo's 23 wards.
In the case of the 23rd ward of Tokyo, it costs 420 yen from the ride to 1km. After that, ¥ 80 will be added every 233m. If you take a 10km taxi, the price will be about ¥ 3,400.
Also, it seems that some taxi companies offer a 10% discount if the payment amount exceeds ¥ 9,000.
By the way, if you take a taxi from Haneda Airport to Shinjuku Station, it will cost ¥ 7,100 during the day and ¥ 8,500 at midnight.
(Amount as of December 11, 2021)
Average price in Osaka
In the case of Osaka, it costs 680 yen up to 1.7km. After that, ¥ 80 will be added every 241m. If you take a 10km taxi, it will cost about ¥ 3,600.
There seems to be a taxi company's own discount in Osaka as well.
Since there are many users in Tokyo, it seems that the unit price per time is set low. In addition, there are considerable differences in prices outside the areas introduced here. Services and discounts vary depending on the taxi company you use, so it's a good idea to check in advance when visiting Japan.
Do you need a tip?
There is no tip culture in Japan, not just taxis. This is because the price offered includes the service fee. Therefore, you don't have to give a tip. However, no one is happy to get a tip. So, if you meet a driver with good service, please give him a tip. Even if I try to give it, I'm not used to getting a tip, so I may refuse it, but I think it will be received. Also, even if I refused to the end, I am happy just because of the feeling that he tried to give me a tip.
Precautions when using a taxi!
Here are some things to keep in mind when using a taxi.
The most common reason to take a taxi is "to go home after drinking alcohol." If you are drunk at this time and feel sick in the taxi and pollute the inside of the taxi, an extra charge will be incurred. It is a cleaning fee. I have no such experience and the price varies depending on the taxi company, but I heard that the market price is around 20,000 yen(＄200). Drinking alcohol is fun, but be careful not to drink too much if you take a taxi afterwards.
Smoking is completely prohibited in the taxi. You can't smoke. If you smoke it, you will need to pay an additional fee. I don't know the amount, but never smoke in a taxi.
Please indicate your destination clearly. Japanese taxi drivers often do not understand anything other than Japanese, but in that case, if you show the destination on your smartphone, you can go to your destination with the car navigation system.
That's all for this article.
What is a taxi in your country?
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