The short answer
Tipping is not customary and generally not expected. Like Japan, great service is the baseline and doesn't require a tip.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- No tipping; service is included.
- Bars & cafés
- No tipping.
- Taxis & rideshare
- No tipping.
- Hotels
- No tipping.
- Tour guides & drivers
- Not expected, though high-end private guides may accept one.
Good to know
Like Japan, great service is the baseline and doesn't require a tip. Customs shift over time and by venue, and tourist areas often expect more than locals give. When in doubt, a small tip in the local currency and cash is rarely wrong.