Japan airport exit guides
Japan is the world's easiest airport arrival. Zero scams, spotless taxis, and world-class rail links from NRT, HND, KIX. The only 'mistake' is taking a cab when the Narita Express or Haruka does the job for a third of the price.
Common exit risks
- • ¥25,000 taxi from Narita when the N'EX is ¥3,070
- • Cab drivers who don't speak English — have your destination written in Japanese
Cash & card advice
- • Black metered taxis, immaculate service, no tipping ever. Card and IC (Suica/Pasmo) widely accepted. Doors open automatically — don't touch them.
Ride-hailing status
- • Uber operates at HND and NRT (as licensed taxi dispatch, not UberX). GO and DiDi are the local taxi apps.
AIRPORTS IN JAPAN
- NGOlow riskNagoyaChubu Centrair InternationalFare ¥870 - ¥1,230Read →
- FUKlow riskFukuokaFukuoka AirportFare ¥260Read →
- KIXlow riskOsakaKansai International AirportFare ¥920–¥1,490Read →
- OKAlow riskOkinawaNahaFare ¥300-¥390 (Yui Rail), ¥980+ (Shared taxi), ¥5,480+ (Private taxi)Read →
- NRTlow riskTokyoNarita InternationalFare ¥1,050–¥3,250 (trains)Read →
- CTSlow riskSapporoNew Chitose AirportFare ¥1,150Read →
- ITMlow riskOsakaOsaka ItamiFare JPY 430 monorail / JPY 5,500 taxiRead →
- HNDlow riskTokyoTokyo HanedaFare ¥330–¥520 (trains)Read →
POPULAR ROUTES IN JAPAN
FAQ
- Does Uber work at airports in Japan?
- Uber operates at HND and NRT (as licensed taxi dispatch, not UberX). GO and DiDi are the local taxi apps.
- Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in Japan?
- Black metered taxis, immaculate service, no tipping ever. Card and IC (Suica/Pasmo) widely accepted. Doors open automatically — don't touch them.
- What currency do I need for a taxi in Japan?
- Japan uses the JPY (¥). Cash still king; IC cards work on trains, taxis increasingly accept card. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
- Do I tip taxi drivers in Japan?
- Never tip — can offend. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
- What airport scams are common in Japan?
- The three most reported on arrival: ¥25,000 taxi from Narita when the N'EX is ¥3,070; Cab drivers who don't speak English — have your destination written in Japanese. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
- Which airports in Japan have exit guides?
- We cover 8 airports in Japan — including NGO, FUK, KIX, OKA, NRT. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.