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GO

Japan's leading taxi-hailing app - call a taxi, see an estimated fare and pay inside the app.

What it helps with

Calling a taxi in Japan in EnglishGO has an English interface and English support, and the driver sees the destination you enter.
Paying a taxi with a foreign cardInternational credit cards and Apple Pay can be registered for automatic payment at the end of the ride.
Taxis outside TokyoThe app works in all 47 prefectures, though the number of available cars varies by area.

About GO

GO is a taxi-dispatch app operated by GO Inc. in cooperation with many taxi companies, and it is used mainly in Japan's major cities. You can call a car to your location, reserve rides in advance and see an estimated fare before you board.

Key Features

Wide Taxi Network: Works with many taxi companies in major cities and some regional areas.
Fare Estimate and Advance Booking: See an estimated fare and reserve rides, for example to and from airports.
In-App Payment: Register a card and payment is completed automatically when you get out.
Coupons: Discount coupons are offered from time to time.

How to Get Started

Download the GO app and register with your phone number, confirming the SMS code.
Register a payment card.
Enter your pickup point and destination and call a taxi.
Confirm the arriving car and take your ride - payment completes automatically in the app when you get out.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Sign-up accepts non-Japanese mobile numbers, so you can register before the trip.
Fees: On top of the meter, pickup fees, reservation fees, expressway tolls and peak-time charges can apply; the app shows them at booking.

Foreign card OK English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GO work with a foreign bank card in Japan?: Yes - GO accepts foreign-issued cards in Japan.
Is GO available in English?: Yes, GO has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use GO?: No, an international phone number generally works for GO.
Do I need local ID or residency for GO?: No, GO doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use GO?: iOS · Android
How much does GO cost?: Taxi meter fare plus app fees such as pickup or reservation charges, depending on area

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Phrases for the driverJapanese

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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.