Taxis in Japan🚕

In general, I’m writing this post to help you avoid taking taxis as much as possible. They’re expensive and usually not more efficient than Japan’s incredible train system.

That said, taxis are often the only way to get around once trains and buses stop running around midnight. Using taxis can also make sense in smaller cities, in remote areas, and in Kyoto, where public transportation is a bit less convenient.

Even when it comes to getting from the airport to your hotel in Tokyo, in most cases the train will be the right, easiest, and cheapest option.

Fares are usually determined by a meter, except for airport rides where a fixed rate may be offered.

For those of you who are still not convinced that trains are better than taxis, here’s the mathematical proof:

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