GO / Taxi app for Japan v9.10.0
GO Inc.About this app
Developer Description
Non-Japanese phone number is now available for registration.
GO is the No. 1* Taxi App(cab app) serving 45 of Japan's 47 prefectures, including major tourist areas like Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka and Okinawa.
80% of time spent on Taxi Apps in Japan is on GO.
You can now sign up with a non-Japanese mobile number.
* Sourced from data.ai by Sensor Tower
- Number of Taxi App(cab app) downloads in Japan(Total of app Store and Google Play)
- Survey period: October 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2024
- Among the top 5 Taxi Apps in Japan, GO has an 80% market share of total usage time.(Total of iOS and Android smartphone)
- Survey period: January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
*Actual app screen may differ.
・Travel around Japan easily with GO
Use GO to hail the nearest Taxi(cab) to get to your destination easily. No more having to stand on the side of the road waiting for one to go by!
- Go easy anywhere on time
- Stress-free Taxi(cab) experience
"- Best Taxi(cab) type selection
*Messaging and Calling features available to contact the driver directly."
・From hail to payment in one app by using GO
Do everything from hailing a Taxi(cab), to confirming your ride and paying your fare in the GO app, and go easy anywhere in Japan.
・GO PREMIUM: Request a large luxury van
With the GO app you can easily request a professional, highly-rated driver to pick you up in a luxury van with seating for up to six. This service is currently available in the following 15 wards of Tokyo: Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, Taito, Sumida, Koto, Shinagawa, Meguro, Ota, Setagaya, Shibuya, Nakano and Toshima wards
*Not available in portions of Taito, Sumida, Koto, Shinagawa, Ota, Setagaya, Nakano and Toshima wards.
Visit the webpage below for details.
https://go.goinc.jp/en/premium
・Reservation Service: Reserve a Taxi for a specific date and time
Our Reservation Service automatically hails a Taxi for you on the date and time you specify. Reservations can be made from 15 minutes to 7 days in advance.
A service charge will apply in addition to the Taxi fare at the time of payment.
*While limited to certain urban areas, new areas being added all the time.
・Airport Flat-rate
Get flat-rate fares from a location you specify, such as your home, hotel, a train station or travel destination to select airports. With GO there is no need to make reservations in advance: you can take advantage of this flat-rate even if you want to hail a Taxi right away.
Currently available for: boarding from Tokyo - Haneda/ Narita Airport (Tokyo - Narita is only transfer to the airport).
・Pay your fare cashlessly with GO Pay while you ride
Pay for your fare automatically by adding your credit card in the app and choosing GO Pay in the Taxi. When you arrive at your destination just get out.
No more time wasted dealing with change or credit cards.
*Not available in all Taxis
・Advance Destination Setting
You can set the destination before your ride. This eliminates having to explain your destination to the driver, so there is no need to worry if you cannot communicate in Japanese.
・Confirmation Number
Give this number to the driver when your Taxi arrives, then get in. You no longer have to worry about finding your Taxi and being sure you are getting in the right one.
・Tipping Feature
Show your appreciation to your driver by giving them a tip. You can give tips at the end of the ride from the rating screen or from "Usage History / Receipt" in the GO app's menu.
*Tips are optional.
[Notes for using GO]
- If there are no available cars nearby, we may not be able to dispatch a car.
- In addition to fare and pickup fee, GO App charge will apply in some areas.
- Credit cards accepted: Visa / Mastercard / JCB / American Express / Diners Club
- ETA is based on current conditions and this may change depending on traffic and other factors.
- The request may be cancelled due to traffic or other reasons.
- GPS and push notification permission must be turned on when using this service.
What's New
We have updated GO App to make life better for you!
・New service "GO PREMIUM SEDAN" begins!
"GO PREMIUM SEDAN" is available in select areas of Tokyo.
You can easily request premium sedan-type vehicles.
To mark the launch, we are offering exclusive coupons based on your ride distance for a limited time.
Please experience our new premium service.
・New benefits have been added for Platinum status and above.
・Various enhancements and performance improvements
Version Information
- Version
- 9.10.0
- Downloads
- 5M+
- Updated on
- Jan 9, 2026
- Released
- Feb 17, 2023
- Requires
- Android 11
Statistics
Google Play Rating History
Rating Distribution
Downloads Over Time
GO / Taxi app for Japan has been downloaded times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged downloads per day.
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GO / Taxi app for Japan - Google Play Rankings
Top Rankings
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#1 in Top Free Maps And Navigation in Japan
#13 in Top Free Maps And Navigation in South Korea
#14 in Top Free Maps And Navigation in Australia
#40 in Top Free Maps And Navigation in Canada
GO / Taxi app for Japan users say on Google Play
Highly recommended for travellers to Japan. Uber works but Go has a larger fleet of cars, more competitive pricing and is often more flexible in terms of pickup locations whereas Uber was trying to restrict us to designated pickup spots. Works seamlessly with an international credit card or you can also pay with cash/Japanese IC card. App was relatively glitch free and easy to use. You can register using non-Japanese phone number too but only after landing and connecting to a Japanese network.
English translation to better identify car and license plate number would be helpful
I downloaded this app as I needed a taxi at short notice. It was straightforward to download, see taxis nearby and book a trip. Unfortunately the total fee was not the same as the quoted fare as fees and charges were added which I think should be in the quoted price.
Easy to use but be careful, the driver might over charge if you pay by app. My estimated fee was 1080 yen but the driver charged 1500 yen in one occasion.
Do not use this app!!! Just use Uber. when you start a ride it gives you a price and when you end it it's another. We started our ride with $32, and it ended in almost $100. this is because if the driver takes a longer way than what the app says, it will charge you more.
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