LocaRide

Connect with locals and experience authentic daily life in Japan. Not tourism, not a guide — just real moments with real people.

LocaRide connects travelers with local residents for authentic cultural experiences. Instead of following tourist routes, you spend time with a real local person — experiencing their everyday life, favorite spots, and daily routines.

HOW IT WORKS

For Travelers: • Search by city and date to find available Locals • Browse Local profiles with interests, languages, and reviews • Send a request and get matched • Chat with your Local to plan your time together • Pay securely through the app • Rate your experience after the session

For Locals: • Create your profile and set your availability • Receive requests from travelers visiting your city • Accept or decline requests on your own schedule • Share your everyday life — no tour guide skills needed • Earn money for your time • Build your reputation through reviews

WHY LOCARIDE

• Authentic experiences: Go beyond tourist attractions and discover how locals actually live • Trusted community: All users are verified. Safety features include identity checks, ratings, and a reporting system • Flexible scheduling: Locals set their own availability. Travelers choose dates that work for them • Secure payments: All transactions are handled through Stripe with full buyer and seller protection • Multilingual: Available in 14 languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, and more

AVAILABLE CITIES

Currently available in major Japanese cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Nagoya, Kobe, and Yokohama. Expanding to Seoul, Taipei, and Bangkok soon.

SAFETY & TRUST

Your safety is our priority. Every user goes through identity verification. Our platform includes an in-app reporting system, user ratings, and a dedicated safety team. All communications happen within the app for your protection.

LocaRide is operated by Hedell Group Inc.