Hello, this is the ShimaSuki editorial team. I think many people are considering using a taxi as one of the means of transportation when sightseeing in Japan.
However, in today’s Japan, it is rare to be able to use a taxi just by waving at the roadside, and most taxis have “Pick-up” signs. This means that the taxi already has a passenger, so no matter how many times you wave your hand, it will not stop.
In such a situation, the Japanese taxi app “Go” is useful.
We will introduce the functions and how to use “Go”!
What is the taxi app “Go”?
“Go” is a taxi dispatch app that can be used throughout Japan. Especially in urban areas, it has partnerships with many taxi companies, so you can smoothly arrange a vehicle. It is easy to use for foreign tourists, and you can check the fare within the app, so you can rest assured.
Main features of “Go”
- Easy reservation system
Just open the app, specify your current location, and enter your destination to arrange a nearby taxi. - You can check the fare in advance
The estimated fare is displayed before you get in, so you don’t have to worry about being overcharged. - Supports credit cards and electronic payments
If you register your credit card in the app, you won’t have to pay when you get off. It also supports Apple Pay and Google Pay, so you don’t have to carry cash. - English support
The app is also available in English, so foreign visitors to Japan can use it smoothly. - Reservation function
You can reserve a taxi in advance, so you can travel safely in the early morning or late at night.
How to use “Go”
- Download the app
The “Go” app can be downloaded for free on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
- App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id1254341709
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dena.automotive.taxibell
- Register an account
Enter your phone number and email address to create an account. Registering a credit card will make the service smoother. It also supports registration of overseas mobile phone numbers and credit cards issued overseas! - Arrange a taxi
Open the app, check your current location, and enter your destination. Check the estimated fare, and if there are no problems, call a taxi. - Ride and pay
When the taxi arrives, get in and head to your destination. Payment is automatically made within the app, so there is no hassle when getting off.
Get a 2000 yen coupon by registering an introduction code!
By registering ShimaSuki’s introduction code, you can get a 2000 yen coupon (4 x 500 yen coupons) that you can use immediately!
１．Tap the hamburger menu in the upper left of the app.
２．Tap the coupon/GO ticket section, the second from the top.
３．Tap Register in the upper right.
４．Enter the introduction code “mf-hsyunc” and register.
How to use the coupon
The coupon is only applicable to “Call now”.
The coupon cannot be used in any other way.
Before calling a taxi, go to “Call Now” in the Go app and a screen will appear asking you to choose your payment method. Select the coupon you want to use and then call a taxi.
Only one coupon can be used per reservation.
The “Go” app is very useful for making Japanese taxis more comfortable. You can arrange a taxi with simple operations, check the fare in advance, and use the cashless payment function, so even foreign visitors to Japan can use it with confidence. It is especially ideal for traveling in major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
To make your trip to Japan more comfortable, be sure to try out the “Go” app!
