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Taxi

Taxis are plentiful, dotting every corner of the city, however, the fares are terribly expensive. Taxis can be hailed outside hotels;at any roadside. If the green light is flashing above the taxi; it indicates that it is occupied. Passengers can hail those with red lights flickering above them which are unoccupied. The taxi door is automatic-opening and closing itself. Taxi drivers sometimes only speak Japanese so be sure he knows/ understands where exactly you wish to be dropped. Price: 640- 680 JPY for first 2 km travelled; an additional 80 JPY for additional 290 m travelled therafter (Charges are 30% more from 11 P.M- 5 A.M)

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Taxi

Taxis are plentiful, dotting every corner of the city, however, the fares are terribly expensive. Taxis can be hailed outside hotels;at any roadside. If the green light is flashing above the taxi; it indicates that it is occupied. Passengers can hail those with red lights flickering above them which are unoccupied. The taxi door is automatic-opening and closing itself. Taxi drivers sometimes only speak Japanese so be sure he knows/ understands where exactly you wish to be dropped. Price: 640- 680 JPY for first 2 km travelled; an additional 80 JPY for additional 290 m travelled therafter (Charges are 30% more from 11 P.M- 5 A.M)

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