Here's how to use transportations in Kawachinagano and how to buy tickets and get on.
Please choose from the menu; Train, Bus or Taxi.
1. Find a taxi.
There are four main ways to use a taxi.
2. Getting on a taxi.
Note the following.
Seat and the door
In Japan passengers sit in the back. (If there are many people, the front passenger seat can be used as well.)
The driver operates the left side door at the back. The driver does not operate the door to the front passenger seat. Open it by yourself when necessary.
Large luggage should be kept in the trunk.
Large luggage such as suitcases should be kept in the trunk.
There will be no extra charges as long as they fit in the trunk.
3. When you are in a taxi…
Fasten your seat belt.
Fasten your seat belt. It's mandatory to wear seat belt both in the back seat and the front passenger seat while on board.
Tell the driver your destination
Tell the driver your destination. Names of a building or a sightseeing spot will do. You can also show the driver a map showing the destination.
Making stops on the way
You can stop over on the way to the destination. But be careful as the fare meter keeps on counting according to the length of time even while parking.
4. At the arrival…
Taxi Fare
The fare is shown on the fare meter next to the driver's seat. You can't negotiate the fare as in the case of other foreign countries.
If you have chosen to go by toll road such as express way, it won't be included in the fare shown in the meter but will be charged separately.
Pay the fare
Basically you can pay by cash or a card.
But sometimes kinds of cards you can use differ according to taxi companies. Make sure to check the stickers on the window of the taxi for that.
If you have chosen to go by toll road such as express way, it won't be included in the fare shown in the meter but will be charged separately.
Keep the receipt
Keep the receipt for the case you forget something in the car and need to make a call or just to avoid any kind of troubles.
Don't forget anything
Cell phones, keys, umbrellas and wallets are the ones most frequently left behind in the car.
Please take another look around before getting off the car. It's a good idea to keep a taxi card inside the car so that you can make a call easily in case you forget something.
