Hello, this is Kowa, the host of Asakusa Hub Stay.
This time, I’d like to introduce essential and useful apps for traveling in Japan.
Please make sure to install them before your trip.
In conclusion, the following apps are either essential or very convenient:
- Mobile Suica（Transportation IC Card）
- Airport Taxi（Airport Transfer Service）
- GO（Taxi Ride-Hailing App）
- JP SMART SIM （eSIM）
- LUUP / Docomo Bike Share（Bike Share）
- Uber Eats（Food Delivery）
- Meetup（Social & Networking Events Platform）
- Charge Spot（Mobile Battery Rental）
Below are the details.
🚆 Mobile Suica（Transportation IC Card）
A digital IC card for trains, buses, and shopping.
No need to buy tickets every time—just tap your phone to ride.
✈️ Airport Taxi（Airport Transfer Service）
Fixed-price airport transfers for stress-free arrival and departure.
Perfect if you have large luggage or arrive late at night.
🚕 GO（Taxi Ride-Hailing App）
An easy-to-use taxi booking app with English support.
Very useful when trains are crowded or no longer running.
📱 JP SMART SIM （eSIM）
Stay connected without renting a pocket Wi-Fi device.
It’s more affordable and convenient than pocket Wi-Fi.
🚲 LUUP / Docomo Bike Share（Bike Share）
Great for short-distance travel around the city.
App-based, easy to use, and available in many areas.
LUUP：Enter the referral code to get ¥50 off every ride for 30 days
→ RF2RBGK1X
🍔 Uber Eats（Food Delivery）
Food delivery available in most cities across Japan.
English-friendly and convenient when you want to eat at home.
Meetup（Social & Networking Events Platform）
Meet locals and travelers through events, language exchanges, and activities.
A great way to make friends and experience local culture.
Charge Spot（Mobile Battery Rental）
A convenient service that lets you rent a portable battery on the go.
You can pick it up at one location and return it at another nearby station.
Enter the referral code to get ¥330 off your ride
→ FRD2ED92701