I would recommend that if you can avoid taking a taxi from the airport to your destination, do so if and only if you can. You will save money; there is a reason why they have some of the most expensive taxi services out there.
Be careful with the taxi with a sign like this, 個人 on the roof top of each vehicle. It means a private taxi. They occasionally charge you more than expected prices on your phone.
Don't need to negotiate with a real Japan taxi. All rides are metered and final prices are fair and accurate. BTW, it's true you don't have to tip but my tips have never ever been refused and always get a strong thank you from the driver. These folks work hard and don't make that much. I usually tip 500 yen for an airport transfer or just don't get change back saying "ii desu" when it's offered. If the change is too little I'll just add 500 yen directly and say arigato! I mean really, it's only 3 bucks. Makes their day.
The advice from AirBnB host to ask for flat rate is not correct in my experience living in Japan. Rather if you insist on that, it's the easiest way to end up in an illegal taxi which are one of the few rip-off possibilities. That the driver knocked off 2,000 yen from the meter is quite nice and somewhat unusual. Probably he felt bad because the 9,000 he quioted was just his 'guess'. It was the extra time in traffic that raised it so. I've only seen legit company taxis offer flat rate TO the airport. Another tip on taxis is to get in the habit of taking the receipt. Then, if you realize you've left something, there's very high chance to get it back.
I would recommend that if you can avoid taking a taxi from the airport to your destination, do so if and only if you can. You will save money; there is a reason why they have some of the most expensive taxi services out there.
Be careful with the taxi with a sign like this, 個人 on the roof top of each vehicle. It means a private taxi. They occasionally charge you more than expected prices on your phone.
Thanks!
Prices are fairly reasonable in Japan so it would be worth still trying to tip these guys if possible :)
Don't need to negotiate with a real Japan taxi. All rides are metered and final prices are fair and accurate. BTW, it's true you don't have to tip but my tips have never ever been refused and always get a strong thank you from the driver. These folks work hard and don't make that much. I usually tip 500 yen for an airport transfer or just don't get change back saying "ii desu" when it's offered. If the change is too little I'll just add 500 yen directly and say arigato! I mean really, it's only 3 bucks. Makes their day.
The advice from AirBnB host to ask for flat rate is not correct in my experience living in Japan. Rather if you insist on that, it's the easiest way to end up in an illegal taxi which are one of the few rip-off possibilities. That the driver knocked off 2,000 yen from the meter is quite nice and somewhat unusual. Probably he felt bad because the 9,000 he quioted was just his 'guess'. It was the extra time in traffic that raised it so. I've only seen legit company taxis offer flat rate TO the airport.
Another tip on taxis is to get in the habit of taking the receipt. Then, if you realize you've left something, there's very high chance to get it back.
Great advice! Thanks
Not really worth the price. You could have taken the Keikyu line or Tokyo monorail for a much cheaper price to central tokyo.
lol internet and translator are the best inventions
It was a lifesaver!
DO leave the tip!! That fairytale tourists believe is too old. Taxi drivers would always accept and appreciate some extra cash
Like how he expects everyone to understand him speaking English.
He shiuld learn japanese
How do you get flat rate taxi
I didn't expect that no many Japanese can speak English a lot.. I felt bad. I grew up speaking English and Japanese. If I were there.
What’s the best taxi app to get
Go is widely used and you get a flat rate
In japan, there is an Uber taxi