Official Taxi
¥25,000-30,000 ($170-200) to central Tokyo — very expensive
90-120 min
Nihon Kotsu / Tokyo MK Taxi (regulated + metered)
Uber
¥28,000-35,000 ($190-235) — premium only, no UberX
Uber Japan only offers Premium tier — very expensive vs taxi
Cheapest way
Narita Express (N'EX) to Tokyo Station ¥3,070 ($21) — 60 min. Skyliner to Ueno ¥2,470 ($17) — 43 min.
Where to catch an official taxi
T1 + T2 arrivals — outside baggage claim exit, follow Taxi signs
How to avoid taxi scams at Narita International Airport
- Taxi scams are almost non-existent in Japan — but taxi is 10× more expensive than train.
- Fixed-fare taxis to central Tokyo do exist at authorized ranks — always confirm before departure.
- Toll fees for expressway are added on top and required for any taxi to Tokyo.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Tokyo (NRT)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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JPY
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
Never tip — Japanese taxis do not accept tips.