Japan Taxi Fare Estimator
Estimated Fare
Base Fare500 yen
Distance Fare0 yen
Total Fare500 yen
* Based on Tokyo 23 wards (2024). Fares may vary by region/company. * Time-based charges during traffic jams, highway tolls, etc. are not included. * Actual fares may vary depending on conditions.
Features of Japanese Taxi Fares
✅ Base Fare (Tokyo Standard)
- Base fare: 500 yen (up to ~1.052km) - 100 yen added every 237m after that - Additional charges for slow traffic (per time unit)
- Base fare: 500 yen (up to ~1.052km) - 100 yen added every 237m after that - Additional charges for slow traffic (per time unit)
✅ Night Surcharge
- 20% surcharge for rides between 22:00~05:00
- 20% surcharge for rides between 22:00~05:00
✅ Regional Differences
- Osaka: base fare from 600 yen - Kyoto: base fare higher, ~1.2km - Local cities: similar base fare, but extra charge distance may differ
- Osaka: base fare from 600 yen - Kyoto: base fare higher, ~1.2km - Local cities: similar base fare, but extra charge distance may differ
💡 How to Use
- Check estimated fare for airport ↔ city - Compare taxi costs for late night when public transport stops - Useful for business trip/travel expense calculation in Japan
- Check estimated fare for airport ↔ city - Compare taxi costs for late night when public transport stops - Useful for business trip/travel expense calculation in Japan
✅ Japan Taxi Tips
- Most taxis accept cash, IC cards (Suica, etc.), credit cards - Automatic doors, do not open yourself - Taxis may be hard to get late night, holidays, bad weather - Some apps (Uber, GO) allow reservations
- Most taxis accept cash, IC cards (Suica, etc.), credit cards - Automatic doors, do not open yourself - Taxis may be hard to get late night, holidays, bad weather - Some apps (Uber, GO) allow reservations
FAQ
- Q. Do I need to tip in Japanese taxis?
A. No tipping culture in Japan, just pay the fare. - Q. Are taxi fares calculated automatically?
A. Yes, Japanese taxis use a meter, calculated by distance/time. - Q. When does the night surcharge apply?
A. 20% surcharge applies between 22:00~05:00.
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