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Ryu — Hire Taxi Japan chauffeur
Principal Associate

Ryu

Branch Manager · Airport · Tours · PL

1,070+
Completed Trips
Language Proficiency
★★★★★ ★★★★★ English
Driving Skill
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Expert

About Ryu

As HTJ's Branch Manager, Ryu has personally completed over 1,000 journeys — the deepest track record on the team. His hallmark is preparation: guests consistently note how composed and resourceful he stays when weather turns or plans change mid-trip, and it shows in a safety record built one careful decision at a time.

Service Mix

687
Airport transfers
127
Tours
256
Point-to-point & cruise
Completed trips, as of 2026-10-03 — Hire Taxi Japan booking records.

Reviews (12)

Known for

Guests consistently highlight Ryu's punctuality, proactive communication, and calm handling of large or multi-stop family trips.

Punctual & Reliable Proactive Communication Great with Families Flexible Itineraries
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S. ★★★★★
"Ryu was a fantastic driver — very courteous, extremely punctual, and always polite and helpful. We can highly recommend both him and the taxi company." via Google
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Larry Walker ★★★★★
"Ryu was excellent, he waited for us going through customs (over an hour) He was knowledgeable, personable, and if we're able to use you again we would certainly ask for him. Your company was great at communicating and I will definitely tell others about your services. Thank you. Laurence Walker" via Google
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David ★★★★★
"We got Ryu for our reservation. Ryu was exceptional, both his driving skills, and service. He was attentive to details and making sure all of us was comfortable during the journey." via Google
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Esam Yousif ★★★★★
"I would like to share my positive experience with Mr. Ryu, whom I had the pleasure of using twice — first for transportation from the airport to the hotel, and later from one hotel to another. Mr. Ryu is a very friendly and professional person. He is an experienced and careful driver, and I felt very comfortable and safe throughout both journeys. His English is good, and he was always helpful, polite, and enjoyable to communicate with. One thing I particularly appreciated was his punctuality — he was always early for the scheduled pick-up. I highly recommend Mr. Ryu for his professionalism, reliability, safe driving, and excellent customer service." via Google
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Keith Mulqueen ★★★★★
"Great experience. Ryu met us at the door of our train car when we arrived from Kyoto to Mishima on the Shinkansen. He took care of our family and showed us some great spots for viewing Mt. Fuji. He recommended a great restaurant which we all enjoyed before he drove us to our Tokyo hotel for the final week of our trip to Japan." via Google
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D.W. ★★★★★
"Ryue was an exceptional driver. Punctual and highly responsible, he proactively kept in touch to ensure we were safely picked up at the right location." via Google
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Jess T. ★★★★★
"We did 3 different trips and all three we were gifted an amazing driver. His name was Ryu. I am a nervous passenger, however I never felt unsafe with Ryu at the wheel. He also went above and beyond to ensure our family had a stress free and enjoyable time with every stop." via Google
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Sharon K. ★★★★★
"Driver Ryu was excellent. Met us on time with umbrellas. Wiped down wet luggage. Took us to the hotel promptly. Pre trip communication above and beyond." via Google
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Sanah K. ★★★★★
"We had such a lovely experience! All the staff were incredibly polite and helpful, especially Ryu, who went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable trip. Would highly recommend Hire Taxi Japan for any trip to Japan!" via Google
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Mellisa G. ★★★★★
"Our driver Ryu made everything seamless. He maintained constant communication and even went the extra mile by sending a photo of himself that morning — ensuring a completely stress-free meetup at Narita." via Google
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Ziggy A. ★★★★★
"We highly recommend driver Ryue Kawada. There were 5 of us including my 82-year-old mother in a wheelchair. Throughout our 11-day trip across Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Ryue was always flexible whenever we changed our itinerary." via Google
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Francesca Javellana ★★★★★
"Very good service by Mr. Ryo. Will definietly book again" via Google
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1. Scope of Service

As a Type-3 agency, Hire Taxi Japan arranges domestic ground transportation (airport transfers and private chauffeur tours within Japan) on the client's behalf. We do not sell or arrange air travel, accommodation, or overseas package tours.

2. Booking & Confirmation

A booking is confirmed once Hire Taxi Japan issues written confirmation (email or booking system) after receipt of the required booking details and, where applicable, payment or deposit.

3. Cancellation Fees

Airport / cruise / Disney / Tokyo Station / point-to-point transfers under 150km

  • 24 hours or more before the reservation: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the reservation: no refund

Tours, charters & long-distance P2P transfers (150km or more)

These bookings are Custom Package Tour Contracts under our Travel Agency Terms and Conditions. Cancellation fees are charged up to the following maximum rates, calculated on the total tour price; the exact rate for your booking is stated in your Contract Document.

  • 20 days or more before the start date (10 days or more for day trips): up to 20%
  • 7 to 19 days before the start date: up to 30%
  • The day before the start date: up to 40%
  • The start date itself: up to 50%
  • After the tour has started, or no-show without notice: up to 100%

Multi-day & multi-vehicle bookings

Paid in installments (20% at booking, 30% at 15 days prior, 50% at 2 days prior); the same tiered cancellation fees above apply, based on the first day of the itinerary.

If a passenger's flight status shows "Arrived" and our driver is unable to reach them, the booking is treated as a no-show and is not eligible for a refund. All times are Japan Standard Time (JST).

4. Liability

Hire Taxi Japan's liability for any loss or damage arising from our arrangement services shall not exceed the total service price paid, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence. We are not liable for delays or losses caused by force majeure, including but not limited to natural disasters, flight irregularities, or traffic conditions beyond our control.

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