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Japan · Taxi & CarsDiDi Japan
A taxi-hailing app that dispatches licensed taxis in Tokyo, Osaka and many other cities, with an English interface and in-app or in-car payment.
What it helps with
- A backup taxi app in JapanDiDi works in 38 prefectures (August 2026), useful when GO shows no cars nearby.
- Knowing the price in advancePre-fixed fares are offered on some routes, so the price does not depend on traffic.
- Paying by registered cardRegistered credit and debit cards are charged automatically after the ride.
About DiDi Japan
DiDi in Japan is operated by DiDi Mobility Japan and works only with licensed taxi companies, so the cars are regular taxis charging metered fares. It started in Osaka and now covers many cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka and Hokkaido, and its coverage keeps changing. The app is available in Japanese, English and other languages.
Key Features
- Licensed Taxis: Ride in regular taxis from partner companies, with fares based on the meter.
- Easy Booking: Enter your destination and the app dispatches a nearby taxi.
- Flexible Payment: Pay in the app with a registered card or PayPay, or pay the driver in the car.
- Coupons and Points: The app offers coupons and a ride points program from time to time.
How to Get Started
- Install the DiDi app and register with your phone number.
- Allow location access and add a payment method.
- Enter your pickup point and destination, and check the estimate.
- Confirm the booking and meet the taxi, then pay in the app or in the car.
Before you use it
- Good to know: The Japanese DiDi app is separate from DiDi in China and other countries, so it is installed and registered separately.
- Limits: Coverage is patchier than GO outside big cities.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does DiDi Japan work with a foreign bank card in Japan?
- Yes - DiDi Japan accepts foreign-issued cards in Japan.
- Is DiDi Japan available in English?
- Yes, DiDi Japan has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use DiDi Japan?
- No, an international phone number generally works for DiDi Japan.
- Do I need local ID or residency for DiDi Japan?
- No, DiDi Japan doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use DiDi Japan?
- iOS · Android
- How much does DiDi Japan cost?
- Taxi meter or pre-fixed fare plus app fees; cashless or cash depending on the car
Phrases for the driverJapanese
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Tap to hear it or to show it in large letters.
- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) この住所までお願いします。 Kono jūsho made onegaishimasu.
- How much will it cost? いくらですか？ Ikura desu ka?
- Can I pay by card? カードで払えますか？ Kādo de haraemasu ka?
- Stop here, please ここで止めてください。 Koko de tomete kudasai.
- Please wait a moment 少し待ってください。 Sukoshi matte kudasai.
- Thank you ありがとうございます。 Arigatō gozaimasu.
