Japan · Food & Groceries

Uber Eats Japan

Food delivery in Japan's major cities - order from restaurants and convenience stores by bicycle or scooter courier, with cashless in-app payment.

What it helps with

Ordering food to a hotel in EnglishThe app works in English, so you can browse menus, order and follow the courier without Japanese.
Paying with a foreign cardInternational Visa, Mastercard and other cards saved in your Uber account work for orders in Japan.
Convenience store and grocery deliveryBesides restaurants, some convenience stores, supermarkets and drugstores deliver through the app.

About Uber Eats Japan

Uber Eats launched in Japan in 2016 and has grown into one of the country's leading food delivery platforms, alongside local rival Demae-can. It connects users with restaurants, cafés and convenience stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sapporo and many other cities, delivered by a network of independent bicycle and scooter couriers.

Key Features

Wide Restaurant Choice: From convenience stores and fast food to izakaya and fine dining, searchable by cuisine and rating.
Cashless Payment: Pay by card or supported digital wallet directly in the app - no cash needed for the courier.
Live Order Tracking: Watch your courier's location on the map from pickup to your door.
English-Language Interface: The app itself is easy to use in English, even where the restaurant's own menu is in Japanese.

How to Get Started

Download the Uber Eats app and register with your phone number.
Enter your delivery address (a hotel or short-term rental address works) and browse restaurants.
Add items to your cart and place the order with a card saved in the app.
Track your courier's location and meet them at the entrance if the building is hard to find.

Before you use it

Good to know: Use your existing Uber account from home: the same login, language and saved cards work in Japan.
Limits: Some hotels do not let couriers past the lobby; choose “meet at the door/lobby” and add the room number in the notes.

Foreign card OK English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Uber Eats Japan work with a foreign bank card in Japan?: Yes - Uber Eats Japan accepts foreign-issued cards in Japan.
Is Uber Eats Japan available in English?: Yes, Uber Eats Japan has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Uber Eats Japan?: No, an international phone number generally works for Uber Eats Japan.
Do I need local ID or residency for Uber Eats Japan?: No, Uber Eats Japan doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Uber Eats Japan?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Uber Eats Japan cost?: Menu price plus delivery and service fees shown before ordering