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The 15 Best Street Go-Kart Tours in Japan

25 tours  ·  from $37

You need an international driving permit in hand before you book, and the costumes are part of the deal. These 15 compare Tokyo and Osaka routes on length, group size and whether photos come included.

Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop - Tokyo Tower: a quick hit of classic Tokyo
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Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

1.Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,974 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Take a two-hour Tokyo Bay street-kart ride from Shinkiba, with a lead guide, costume rental, and kart included. You will drive on public roads past Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge. Bring the correct driving documents, wear closed shoes, and expect a real traffic experience, not a sightseeing lecture.

“This was by far the best experience we’ve had in Tokyo. Our guide Rylie was so chill, easy to filllow and make sure we had a great experience. I would 100% recommend.”

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Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya - Starting at Maruyamacho in Shibuya
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Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya

2.Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,435 reviews · from $76

Drive a single-seat street kart through Shibuya, Harajuku, and Omotesando for about 40 minutes of road time. Groups stay small, guides such as Michael, Pime, Allen, and Manuel lead the route, and costumes plus photos are included. You need a qualifying IDP, passport, and Japanese driving permission.

“One of the best highlights in Tokyo. My husband had a go and absolutely loved this thrilling experience driving through the traffic 😊 kids and I had the best spot watching him driving by across Shibuya intersection from upstairs Starbucks. Highly recommended.”

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Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume - Costumes, karts, and the first few minutes behind the wheel
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Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

3.Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,658 reviews · from $46

Drive a one-person go-kart through Osaka with a small group and a guide, wearing a borrowed character costume if you like. The route includes Namba, Dotonbori, Tsutenkaku, Kitashinchi, and the American Quarter. Fuel, kart rental, insurance, photos, and costume rental are included.

“This was the best go kart experience I had! The guide took pics of us and VIDEO as well! He took us through amazing routes and we had so much fun! I def recommend!”

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Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Akihabara - Ginza: city lights, department stores, and polished streets
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Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Akihabara

4.Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Akihabara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,578 reviews · from $61

Drive a single-seater go-kart through Akihabara, Tokyo Station, and Ginza with a lead guide such as Khan, Sam, Billy, or Julian. Choose a costume, follow the guide through city traffic, and enjoy a fresh-air Tokyo outing lasting about 1 to 1.5 hours. An International Driving Permit is required.

“Fantastic experience and well run show. It was somewhat scary and adrenaline rushing so I don’t recommend it for everyone. But if this is your thing, you will enjoy it.”

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Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

5.Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 988 reviews · from $99

Drive a guided go-kart route from Asakusa through Akihabara, past Tokyo Skytree, Senso-ji, Ryogoku, and Nihonbashi. You get a costume, safety briefing, bottled water, locker, printed photo, and digital tour photos. Guides such as Julian, Shoma, and Rafael are praised for friendly support.

“Very great experience !! Our tour guides were amazing ! Seeing the city Tokyo on go carts were so fun! Well worth it !”

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Shibuya Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya Annex - Harajuku, where the route changes character
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Shibuya Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya Annex

6.Shibuya Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya Annex

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $69

Drive a single-seat street kart through Shibuya, Harajuku, and Omotesando with a guide leading a group of up to six. You receive instruction, a costume, and guide-taken photos. Bring the correct Japanese driving documents, a passport, and closed shoes. Night rides add neon and extra spectacle.

“Super fun experience with this team and had a great time with my instructor Abrar who took me around all the cool areas in Tokyo! The staff working at the office were very friendly and helpful! Next time I would bring a GoPro camera to record the whole experience!”

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Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Osaka Shop - Dotonbori after dark
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Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Osaka Shop

7.Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Osaka Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · from $43

You drive a single-seater street kart through central Osaka with a lead guide, wearing a Japanese-inspired costume if you wish. The roughly one-hour route passes Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, Namba, and America Mura. Guides such as Ginga, Sharon, and Miyu are praised for photos, clear safety instructions, and keeping groups together.

“Amazing experience, had so much fun even though it rained. The staff was great explained everything and made sure we were safe and had fun b”

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Tokyo: Asakusa, Skytree & Akhihabara Go-Kart City Experience - Arriving near Oshiage and getting ready
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Tokyo: Asakusa, Skytree & Akhihabara Go-Kart City Experience

8.Asakusa, Skytree & Akhihabara Go-Kart City Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 761 reviews · 1h 10m · from $96

Drive a custom-built street-legal go-kart through Asakusa, past Tokyo Skytree and toward Akihabara in a small group of up to eight. English-speaking guides such as Adam, Shoma and Brandon lead the ride, take photos, provide costumes and share the images by AirDrop or email.

“It was fun ! We got pictures at the end of the tour I would recommend getting the GoPro if you can and make sure it’s fully charged ! Otherwise everything else was fantastic!!!!”

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Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Okinawa Shop - Meeting your guide and choosing a costume
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Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Okinawa Shop

9.Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Okinawa Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $36Best value

Drive a single-seat street kart through Naha with a guide such as Hiro, John, or Chari leading the way. Choose a costume, pass along Kokusai Main Street, pause at scenic Senagajima Island, and return to the Higashi-Machi shop. You need a valid Japanese driving document and must be at least 18.

“Extremely safe under the guidance of our guide Hiro. Equipment and clothing in great condition. Staff spoke English very well. Plenty of photos taken by our guide. Drove in rush hour traffic to Senega Island where we stopped for a 15 minute break and to enjoy the views. The route covered the busy Kokusai Dori area and plenty of carriageways allowing you to go full speed! Once in a lifetime experience to be driving a go kart on the road! Highly recommended. Thank you Hiro!!”

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Tokyo: Premium Go-Kart Tour with Tower & Shibuya Crossing - Roppongi gets the engine running
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Tokyo: Premium Go-Kart Tour with Tower & Shibuya Crossing

10.Premium Go-Kart Tour with Tower & Shibuya Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · 75 - 105 minutes · from $116

Drive a petrol go-kart through Roppongi, Shibuya, Omotesando, and past Tokyo Tower with an English-speaking guide. Choose a costume, follow a small group of up to eight, and receive guide-taken photos, one hard-copy print, and digital copies by AirDrop or email.

“the tour was absolutely amazing!!!!! Rafael was the best tour guide very personable!!! seen all the spots would 10000% recommend!!!”

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East Tokyo Go-Kart Tour - Starting near Tokyo Skytree
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East Tokyo Go-Kart Tour

11.East Tokyo Go-Kart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 370 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $64

Drive a go-kart on Tokyo’s public roads with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 10. The two-hour route links Tokyo Bay, Ginza, Nihonbashi, Akihabara, Ueno, and Asakusa. You get a safety briefing, costume choice, fuel, and photos, but you must bring the correct Japanese driving documents.

“We loved our experience! Definitely worth the money and a must do in Tokyo!”

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Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos - The License Rule You Must Handle Before Tokyo
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Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

12.Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $106

Follow a lead guide through central Tokyo in a custom go-kart, wearing a fun costume and stopping at Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, Omotesando, Miyashita Park, and Yoyogi Park. The small-group ride lasts about 80 minutes and includes fuel, water, lockers, photos, and a printed picture.

“Rare bucket list item to check off for foreigners who not only want bragging rights to say that they've driven in Tokyo but also to enjoy the coziness of a smaller vehicle more low to the ground while driving on the busy streets. Safety is maintaiRead more”

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Osaka: Guided Go Karting Tour in a Funny Costume - Leaving Namba and entering Osaka’s streets
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Osaka: Guided Go Karting Tour in a Funny Costume

13.Guided Go Karting Tour in a Funny Costume

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 247 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Follow an English or Japanese-speaking guide from Namba through America-mura, Dotonbori, Namba, and Shin-sekai in a road-legal go-kart. Choose a costume, learn the controls, and receive guide-taken photos. Bring your passport and a valid international license for Japan.

“It was super fan. I really liked to drive in Osaka streets and our tour guide was also helpful. Thanks for the good memories.”

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Guided Tokyo Go-Kart Tour: Tokyo Tower to Shibuya Crossing - Starting at Monkey Adventure Kart in Shinagawa
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Guided Tokyo Go-Kart Tour: Tokyo Tower to Shibuya Crossing

14.Guided Tokyo Go-Kart Tour: Tokyo Tower to Shibuya Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $155

Drive your own go-kart through central Tokyo on a 90-minute private tour led by an English-speaking guide such as Ren, Pancho, or Ken. The route includes Shibuya Crossing, Omotesando, Harajuku, Roppongi, Yoyogi Park, and Tokyo Tower. Costumes, fuel, lockers, water, and printed photos are included.

“The most memorable part was being able to drive around the streets of Shibuya. I was a little anxious at first but part way through I felt a rush of adrenaline”

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Tokyo Go-Kart Tour Shibuya-Harajuku-Shinjuku (*IDP Required)

15.Tokyo Go-Kart Tour Shibuya-Harajuku-Shinjuku (*IDP Required)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $88

Take a 75-minute guided go-kart ride through central Tokyo, passing Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Shibuya Crossing. Guides such as Reece, Rafael, Serhii, and Shoma lead small groups, take photos, and keep the pace safe. Bring the correct hardcopy IDP, passport, and driving license.

“Had a freaking awesome time. The tour guide gave me great insight on the city and most of the surrounding area with recommendations on eateries, specific buildings and so on. It was a comfortable atmosphere with some dope scenery and some laughs in-between to lighten the mood. My tour guide was Gus and his level of concern for my safety was exceptional as he checked periodically to make sure I was always in his view and I myself was ok. The view of the city was breathtaking esp from the advantage point of a suped-up go kart, which are very fast by the way. I mos def recommend this on…”

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