Japan Travel Light

By Taxi

Taxi fares vary from area to area but still are high. Avoid taxis in rush hours as traffic jams can be terrible and taxi counters include forced stoppages. Ordering a taxi by phone, be ready to pay extra 20% - the same for riding after 11 pm.

Japan Taxi

A yellow lamp on a taxi's top means busy, red - vacant and green - for a surcharge. Don't try to open its doors yourself - they're run automatically by the driver. Giving tips is also uncommon here.