Tell them (or show them) where you want to go. You can say the name plus ??????? (onegaishimasu). If you show them an address, you can say ?????????? (koko e itte kudasai).

When calling a taxi in Japan, you can use the following phrases, depending on the situation:

1. If You’re Hailing a Taxi on the Street:

Simply raise your hand to signal the taxi. When it stops, you can say:

• “Onegaishimasu.” (お願いします。)
  • This is the most common and polite all-purpose phrase meaning “Please.” You can use it as you get in.

2. If You’re Calling a Taxi by Phone or at a Hotel/Store:

You’ll need to state your location and destination clearly.

Key Phrases:

• “Koko kara onegaishimasu.” (ここからお願いします。)
  • “From here, please.” (Useful if you’re calling from a specific spot like a store.)
• “[Your Location] made onegaishimasu.” (～までお願いします。)
  • “To [location], please.”
  • Example: “Shibuya eki made onegaishimasu.” (渋谷駅までお願いします。) = “To Shibuya Station, please.”
• “[Your Location] kara [Destination] made onegaishimasu.” (～から～までお願いします。)
  • “From [location] to [destination], please.”
• “Takushii o yonde kudasai.” (タクシーを呼んでください。)
  • “Please call a taxi.” (Perfect to say to hotel concierge or store staff.)

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