What isTokyo Urban Myth The Haunted Taxi

An old woman chasing after you, brandishing a pair of scissors…
A bridge that compels you to bite off your own tongue…
Japan is home to many terrifying urban myths.
On this tour, a taxi will take you to the sites of several legends such as these.
Inside the taxi, a truly hair-raising video will keep you occupied
as you are driven to the park where the old woman with scissors is said to appear...
What will you see there? What will you hear?
We hope that you enjoy our blood-curdling Haunted Taxi ride,
the first of its kind in the world.

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Boarding
A Ride in a Luxury Car
We will meet you near Tokyo Station
in a chartered luxury vehicle.
Enjoy a comfortable ride while being scared out of your wits.
Travel
Immerse Yourself in Horror
You will experience terror like never before during the taxi ride
thanks to Sony's 360 Reality Audio and Spatial Reality Display technology.
Immerse yourself in three dimensions of horror.
Exploration
Up Close and Personal with Horror
Upon arriving at your destination, you will leave the taxi and explore on your own.
Your exploration will be supplemented by a soundscape of horror courtesy of Sony's Locatone™ application. (Earbuds will be provided by the tour.)
We will provide directions to points of interest; upon approaching the designated location, your location will be tracked and sound will begin playing automatically.
Experience the terror of knowing there's something there...
but not what that something may be.

Tour Outline

Start at Tokyo Station

A park where
strange sightings
have been reported

A bridge said to grant wishes

Arrive back at Tokyo Station

Dates & Booking Information

Dates Available

From October 21st, 2024 (Monday)
until November 17th, 2024 (Sunday)

Times Available

From 7:40 AM
until 6:30 AM the next morning

Length of Tour

Approximately 60 minutes

Participation Limit

Up to two people

Price

Daytime Period

From 3:30 AM until 5:30 PM

¥22,000〜 *1
per person

Nighttime Period

From 5:30 PM until 2:30 AM

¥16,500〜 *2
per person

*1,2 Price depending on
the number of passengers.

Daytime Period
(¥22,000~¥44,000)

Nighttime Period
(¥16,500~¥33,000)

The tour does not differ between the daytime and nighttime periods.

Boarding & Deboarding

1-5-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005

in front of Tokyo Station's M7 exit.

Rules & Regulations

  • Children under the age of six may not participate in the tour.
  • Agnetic instruments are utilized during the tour.
    These may interfere with medical devices.
    We cannot offer the tour to anyone utilizing a pace maker,
    cerebral shunt, or other such medical devices.
  • It is possible that eye strain, exhaustion,
    or a general sense of unwellness may arise
    from the three-dimensional audiovisual experience during the ride.
    If such symptoms arise,
    please cease viewing the in-vehicle entertainment until they subside.
  • We disavow responsibility for any displeasure
    or medical symptoms that may arise during
    or after the viewing of the provided audiovisual entertainment,
    including during transit.
  • You must fasten your seatbelt upon entering the vehicle.
  • Do not undo your seatbelt until directed to exit the vehicle.
  • Refrain from any aggressive actions or statements
    that may disrupt the driver during transit.
  • We reserve the right to cancel a tour in progress
    if participants become intoxicated or otherwise disruptive,
    including during transit, and disavow responsibility for any losses
    that may be incurred as a result.
  • If you feel unwell, please let the driver know immediately.
  • If you fail to arrive at the boarding area
    within 10 minutes of the designated time, we will cancel your tour.
  • Please refrain from damaging the monitors, phones, and other equipment inside the vehicles. Additionally,
    you are not allowed to take any of said equipment with you after the tour has concluded.
    We will request monetary compensation in the event that a participant willfully damages or steals equipment.
  • Please refrain from running or raising your voice during the exploration segments outside the vehicle.
  • Please refrain from spoiling what happens during or after the tour for others.

Contact Information

For media and business inquiries:S.RIDE Inc.
mobility-entertainment@sride.co.jp
Please put "Tokyo Urban Myth - The Haunted Taxi" in the title of your mail.
We will aim to respond within three business days.
For inquiries about tour, please contact each travel agency office.

Presented By
S.RIDE

Development of the taxi ride application S.RIDE, as well as planning, development,
and service providing for software and systems designed to assist clients in the Taxi industry.
Development and production of entertainment services with a focus on mobility.
Development of mobility data services aimed at popularizing self-driving vehicles.

Planning / Production
オバケン

OBAKEN is a production company
founded in 2012 which specializes in haunted houses,
with humble roots in a quiet neighborhood in Honancho, Tokyo.

We currently operate three haunted houses throughout Tokyo,
including IFU MUSEBIYA, utilizing a 70-year old house in Honancho,
and KYOUSO MUSEBIYA, the largest-scale haunted house in Japan.

We provide more than 30 horror-themed events and attractions per year,
ranging from digital attractions utilizing AR audio
to live events held in stadiums and amusement parks.

Our name is known worldwide,
with frequent media appearances and plenty of buzz on social media.

Technology Developed By
Sony CorporationLocatone

Locatone is a Sound AR service developed by Sony which brings virtual soundscapes into our reality.
During the tour, your location will be tracked.
Upon arriving at key locations,
Locatone will be utilized to play voices and music.
The soundscapes provided by Locatone
will help you to appreciate the city of Tokyo more fully.

Locatone Official Website
https://www.locatone.sony.net/
Sound AR and Locatone
are registered trademarks of the Sony Group Corporation.