🇯🇵 Is Uber Available in Japan?

Uber is not currently available in Japan. The best alternatives are GO Taxi, S.RIDE.

No, Uber is not available

Uber doesn't currently operate in Japan. But don't worry — there are great local alternatives.

Uber Alternatives in Japan

Essential

Japan's dominant taxi app, aggregating over 100,000 cabs from local taxi companies. Available in English and works across major cities.

Pro tip: Save your hotel address in Japanese characters inside the app . showing the driver a Japanese address avoids language confusion.

Nice to have

A popular Tokyo-based taxi hailing app with full English support, offering quick booking, fare estimates, and cashless payment.