Originally Posted by
bmwe92fan
I would rate Tokyo as one of the safest cities in the world and you do not need to worry about taxi drivers at all - they will take the most efficient route and will also typically ask if you want to take the toll expressway (quicker) but it does add a little to the final fare. I would budget up to 7,000 yen for the taxi - so yes 15,000 yen is more than enough.
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cwl6750084 - no need to worry about safety. You'll be in good hands on the bus and taxi.