Tokyo

Tokyo Go-Kart Rental with Local Guide from Akihabara

Tokyo, Japan
Explore Tokyo by Driving Go Kart with Local Guide from Akihabara
Likely to Sell Out

From $71.90

Select Date and Travelers

up to 6 days in advance

  • 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Embrace Tokyo’s weird and wonderful side on a private go-karting tour of Akihabara, perfect for travelers seeking an alternative sightseeing experience. Please note, a Japanese driving license or international driver's permit is required.    
  • Follow a guide to top Tokyo attractions and enjoy Tokyo city view.
  • A Japanese driving license or international driver's permit is required

What's Included

  • Go-kart rental for duration selected
  • Insurance fee
  • Local guide
  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Akiba Cart
    Japan, 101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 2-chōme46 ビルディング・ササゲ B1F

    Sasage Bldg. B1F, 2-4-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Directions: 5 minute walk from Akihabara station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

At the start time selected at checkout, greet your guide outside of Building Sasage B1F, a short walk from Akihabara station. Following a comprehensive safety briefing, you’ll present your driving license, climb aboard your go-kart, and explore Japan’s capital.

Weave your way through streets lined with neon-lit stores selling manga and electronics, and keep your eyes peeled for residents in costumes inspired by manga and anime characters.

Venture to top attractions and explore neighborhoods! Your guide will respond to your request and show you your favorite places within the time you selected.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Driver’s licenses which permit driving of automobiles in Japan are as follows, and please bring one of them to the venue:
  • ①Japanese Driver`s License] Driver's licenses issued by public safety commissions in Japan.
  • ②International Driving Permit] International driving permits issued by a certifying body in one of the signatory countries /territories of the Geneva Convention based on the format of the Geneva Convention. Must be able to present passport at the same time. (International driving permit acquired from signatory countries to theParis Convention (1926), the Washington Convention (1943) or the Vienna Convention (1968) are not recognized.)
  • ③Foreign Driver’s License and its Japanese Translation] Driver's licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Slovenia, Monaco, or Taiwan, along with a Japanese translation of the license note: Must be able to present passport at the same time. ・Japanese translation of the driver's license must be issued by the respective country’s embassy or consulate in Japan or by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF). ・For Taiwanese licenses, a Japanese translation of the driver's license must be issued by the JAF or the East Asia Relations Commission. ・Foreign driver's licenses are valid for driving in Japan for one (1) year from the date of landing in Japan(confirmed by the immigration stamp in the passport showing the date of landing in Japan) or until the expiration date of the foreign license, whichever is earlier. However, persons on the basic resident register who leave Japan and subsequently re-enter the country within less than three (3) months, will not have their re-entry date considered as their date of landing (the start date for driving eligibility in Japan).
  • ④SOFA driver's license(USFJ)] note: Military ID Militaly Drivers License are NOT acceptable.
  • Please provide your copy of international driving license for confirmation. Without copy of international driving license, your booking cannot be confirmed.Bring your passport (passport is not required for Japanese) to the venue on the day of travel.
  • Minimum age is 18 years. Height restriction: must be 150cm to 185cm, and your weight need to be less than 100kg.
  • Wearing high heels, etc. is not recommended
  • Please come to the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the starting time. You will have about 15 to 20-minute mandatory lecture regarding safety issues before going on the road.
  • We can accommodate up to 5 persons for each time slot. All karts are for 1 person. There are no multi-person karts.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Recommended
Marta_F, May 2024
It is a great thing to drive around Tokyo streets in a karting car like that. The only issue I have is that for one hour of driving around 50% of the time is standing on the lights. Nevertheless I recommend it fully
Best tour
Melody_S, Mar 2024
The Go Kart ride on Tokyo streets was so much fun! They didn’t even say costumes were included at this price! 😍
Super-fun experience!
Eva_P, Jan 2024
Fantastic 2-hour drive around Tokyo with our guide and another couple! Great choice of onesie outfits too. Definitely recommended and lots of fun!
Go-karts Tokyo-style
FIONA_O, Dec 2023
Fun experience to dress up and drive on the streets of Tokyo. Saw a few big sights. Just remember to take your International drivers licence
Very fun and worthwhile activity!
Khoa_T, Nov 2023
Definitely worth the time and effort! We had a blast. Everything went smoothly and we had a lot of fun driving around Tokyo.
Simply awesome fun… I want to go again
Glendon_M, Nov 2023
We spent 2 amazing hours driving around different parts of Tokyo, seeing lots of key sights. The whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. I hope to do this again soon, either from Akihabara again, or one of the other starting points. I think the 2 hour option was about right… 1 hour would not be enough time to see as many things and stop for photos.
Disappointed
Joselle_A, Nov 2023
Came a few minutes late. They didn't allow us to join, even though they were still there. Don't be late. They don't give you any grace time. Our fault of course, but thought they'd still allow us to join. They also could've refunded if we had cancelled as it was raining that day, but we decided to go ahead and risk it. Should've cancelled in hind sight. Don't follow the instructions to get there on the website. Just go by Google Maps. That's how we got lost and were late.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback. I would like to make use of it to improve the quality of our products in the future.
Just do it!
Bailey_H, Nov 2023
So much fun and a great way to see the city, a must do! The carts where easy to use and driving in a different country wasn't as scary as I thought.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for joining us on our tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. We hope you continue to enjoy your trip.
Driving go kart was...
Gigi_T, Oct 2023
Driving go kart was different and fun. It was easy and safe. However the experience could have been improved with a little narration of places/neighborhoods we passed. It felt more like driving the go kart to random streets instead of driving go kart through Tokyo point of interests.
100% recommended
Seher_I, Oct 2023
Really fun way to see the city and go around all the tourist sites. Our tour guide was really great, stopping and taking pictures everywhere for lots of memories.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for joining us on our tour. We are very glad that you enjoyed it.
Great Fun
Jacquelyn_C, Oct 2023
Was a lot of fun! So glad we booked this experience. The guide takes a ton of photos for you when you come to a stop at lights.
A fun way to experience Tokyo
Shannon_M, Sep 2023
My 73-year old mother was nervous about driving, but she ended up loving it. It was fun to drive alongside cars and see Tokyo from a different perspective. We really enjoyed this experience!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your message. We will pass on your feedback to the operating company.
Fun experience to do in Japan
Tran_D, Aug 2023
Fun experience but felt short because one of the carts kept breaking down. Not sure how this was street legal as there were no seatbelts or helmets. My husband enjoyed the experience immensely. I was a little more perplexed as to how safe it would be. A few times we had to stop at lights while the others drove on, granted they waited for us when the tour guide noticed we had lagged behind. The carts give off fumes so you’ll be breathing it in while out on the streets. Even though it was hot & humid, going fast on the streets of Akihabara will feel wild.
Awesome
Charles_R, Jul 2023
Great experience would recommend it to everyone visiting Toyko. Had a great time one of the best experiences I had in all my years of traveling.
Super Fun
Matthew_A, Jun 2023
Really fun. Would thoroughly recommend as an experience in Tokyo. Wife and I won’t forget the experience!
Approved !
PaulaDaniela_G, Jan 2023
Excellent! But I'm still waiting for the photos of my experience! 🤗 Please tour operator... Contact me 😁
Didn't drive due to IDL not sufficient.
Kitsune_S, Nov 2022
Was raining. Tour operator emailed the day prior giving us the option to cancel. Arrived with international licence. But told it was not what they needed to allow us to drive. That my friend needed a different licence type - The international permit, ,(which I had brought with me). So would not allow her to drive on this licence or let her drive using the instant online version. I had done a similar tour in the past so wasn't interested in doing this again so we both walked away. Locals hate these carts driving through the streets so no great loss for me, friend was really disappointed. Was advised by our local authorities that the international licence she acquired for the trip was what she required to drive overseas.
Best time in Tokyo!
Raymond_A, Apr 2022
This was the funnest time we had while out in Tokyo! highly recommend booking it, the guides are awesome and take tons of photos throughout the trip! will definitley be going back again!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your great review! Please come and join us again. Also, book early !!!! Arigato!
Brilliant!
Mark_W, Nov 2021
Absolutely brilliant experience! We had so much fun go-karting through most iconic streets of Tokyo.
Response from Host, Feb 2022
We are so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for your review!
Fun and thrilling
Cameron K, Oct 2019
It was really good fun driving around the streets of Akihabara. Quite surreal the speed you can get up to also. Costumes are a nice touch.

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