I miss travelling in japan a lot! When i was there for a week, i enjoyed the public transportation so much! Always want to learn more about japan and japan guide helped me a lot! ❤
they're not that scary, just not as on time as busses. Google maps can show you the bus route should you need to rode one. Depending on the city, some busses you pay entering while some you pay as you exit. Although I wouldn't carry luggage on a city bus.
I’m from UK and unable to register GO app because it requires a Japanese phone number. Is there a SIM card with a phone number sold in Tokyo airport? How much does it cost? I’ll be in Japan for a month next spring.
I'm American with a US phone number and I was able to do it. When I downloaded it it said that it "now accepts international phone numbers", like it's something new they started... but I just signed up without any issue
@@TheSweetvyc many thanks, just tried again with my UK number and it says it’s only available in Japan and try again when you’re physically in Japan. It seems to detect the location even before sign-in. Hopefully it’ll work when I arrive in Japan next spring.
@@DCSWCCkingpin1 oh nice, last year I went can't register, was in a small town, but lucky people are nice to help us call a taxi so we didn't miss our only train back lol
in july 24, I successfully used Go App in Tokyo with a roaming Sim mobile, it sent a confirmation 6 digit password SMS to my original mobile no in my home country and I could type in the App prompt immediately so as to activate the account. I didn't leave any Visa Card info but pay by cash every journey. Hope it helps.
@@ジュリー-b6o hahha you do it a few times then you learn the lesson. Walking from one end of Tokyo to the other will help you remember nOT to forget the last train- although it's pleasant.
I feel like this video is luring people into trusting taxis will be readily available in the countryside, and can be always be hailed through the GO app. Neither is true. It can be very hard to find a taxi in the countryside and they often call it a day even before the last train arrives in their town. And the GO app doesn't serve all areas. Although they claim to serve 45 of the 47 prefectures, in Shikoku (for which they say all 4 prefectures are served) it told me I'm out of the services area everywhere, even in central Takamatsu which has plenty of taxis.
Country side and small cities yes, Tokyo, NO. They tried to rip me off during the day by taking the long way twice until I began speaking Japanese to them. Then, when I asked for their business card they just let me off the cab and drove off.
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Thank you! That's what I needed to know. App is now already installed.
I miss travelling in japan a lot! When i was there for a week, i enjoyed the public transportation so much! Always want to learn more about japan and japan guide helped me a lot! ❤
I needed this info! Thank you!
This is so helpful !!!! Thank you very much ❤.
Glad this was helpful! Thank you for your nice comment
very helpful ,thanks....will be there in october.
Thank you , this was a very helpful vídeo !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Please do busses next, I'm terrified of them :D
they're not that scary, just not as on time as busses. Google maps can show you the bus route should you need to rode one. Depending on the city, some busses you pay entering while some you pay as you exit.
Although I wouldn't carry luggage on a city bus.
Thanks for the helpful tips.
You're welcome!
Never took one in my six previous trips to Japan. Maybe in the next one will take one just for the experience.
Does Go app require a japanese phone number? Or can I just use it with data
Very helpful!
When you miss the last train....
Am I have to download specific taxi app in Tokyo ? Or just easly flagging my hand at anywhere ? Please info 😃🙏anyway I prefer pay cash
Thank you!
Do taxi drivers get upset for having long distance rides, like 45 minutes away?
I downloaded the GO Taxi app but it wont accept any of my credit cards in the payment section. Is this a known issue? Please help
I’m from UK and unable to register GO app because it requires a Japanese phone number. Is there a SIM card with a phone number sold in Tokyo airport? How much does it cost? I’ll be in Japan for a month next spring.
I'm American with a US phone number and I was able to do it. When I downloaded it it said that it "now accepts international phone numbers", like it's something new they started... but I just signed up without any issue
@@TheSweetvyc many thanks, just tried again with my UK number and it says it’s only available in Japan and try again when you’re physically in Japan. It seems to detect the location even before sign-in. Hopefully it’ll work when I arrive in Japan next spring.
I think the GO app need a Japanese phone number to activate?
I think they updated it. I just registered with my USA phone and USA visa credit card with no problem
We just used it with our American phone number and had no problems. It works the same way as Uber and is in English as well.
@@DCSWCCkingpin1 oh nice, last year I went can't register, was in a small town, but lucky people are nice to help us call a taxi so we didn't miss our only train back lol
@@posemwen which one is better to use in tokyo? GO app or Uber for taxi?
@@DCSWCCkingpin1 does it work with debit card?
Nice info
Should I sign up while Im in Japan? Cant register my phone number error occurred
Does GO work for tourists? We tried that last March, and it was asking for a Japanese mobile number.
The requirement for a Japanese phone number was abolished in the meantime, and you can also register with an overseas number.
in july 24, I successfully used Go App in Tokyo with a roaming Sim mobile, it sent a confirmation 6 digit password SMS to my original mobile no in my home country and I could type in the App prompt immediately so as to activate the account. I didn't leave any Visa Card info but pay by cash every journey. Hope it helps.
@@japanguide i tried today but it still requires a Japanese phone number and I could not register with US number
Yes especially when you overbuy 😂
When you miss the last train and need a taxi ride home and it cost a bajilllion just to get back home 😂
which i've done many times..
@@gewglesux Id go broke by the end of the week. 🤣
@@ジュリー-b6o hahha you do it a few times then you learn the lesson. Walking from one end of Tokyo to the other will help you remember nOT to forget the last train- although it's pleasant.
@@gewglesux Walking from one end to another end of Tokyo you might as well climb Fuji-san.🤣🤣
@@ジュリー-b6o Brother you ain't kidding... That is one of those times when you learn to pay attention- no matter how good of a time you're having.
I feel like this video is luring people into trusting taxis will be readily available in the countryside, and can be always be hailed through the GO app. Neither is true. It can be very hard to find a taxi in the countryside and they often call it a day even before the last train arrives in their town. And the GO app doesn't serve all areas. Although they claim to serve 45 of the 47 prefectures, in Shikoku (for which they say all 4 prefectures are served) it told me I'm out of the services area everywhere, even in central Takamatsu which has plenty of taxis.
Country side and small cities yes, Tokyo, NO. They tried to rip me off during the day by taking the long way twice until I began speaking Japanese to them. Then, when I asked for their business card they just let me off the cab and drove off.
I have go app but i dont use it.
I wanna go to the land of the rising sun
Please don't ride taxi, it's expensive cost 30 000 yen
What you suggest?
@@davia1013able Train, it's cheaper than Taxi