Shibuya Crossing Go-Kart Tour Tokyo: Drive in costume

Dress in costume and steer a go-kart past Tokyo's most famous intersection

A go-kart driving activity in Tokyo where you pilot a vehicle through Shibuya Crossing and around Tokyo Tower in a rented character costume, guided in English. The 90-minute tour includes an action camera mount rental, professional photos throughout, and souvenir prints to take home. Small groups keep the experience intimate even when other bookings share your time slot.

Options for this experience

4 options

From JP¥ 14,000 to JP¥ 26,000 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Daytime (IDP and passport required) 12:30 and 14:30 Guide in 8 languages

Morning (IDP and passport required) 10:30 Guide in 8 languages Tokyo Morning Cruise: drive around Tokyo and finish your tour as the sun sets beautifully.

Nighttime (IDP and passport required) 18:30 Guide in 8 languages Tokyo Night Drive: a once-in-a-lifetime ride through dreams lit by neon.

Late night (IDP and passport required) 20:30 Guide in 8 languages Tokyo Late Night Drive: a ride through neon-lit dreams that you will only experience once in a lifetime.

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What’s included

• 90-minute guided go-kart drive through Shibuya Crossing and around Tokyo Tower.
• character costume rental (or bring your own).
• action camera mount rental for POV footage.
• professional tour photography throughout.
• souvenir prints and digital photos to take home.
• English-speaking guide (Spanish, German, Norwegian and additional languages available).

Times

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• Every day 10:30 12:30 14:30 18:30 20:30

Information

Drive a go-kart through Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower in a character costume with an English-speaking guide who captures your adventure on action camera.

Group Up to 10 1 similar private tour ›

Live guide English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Norwegian, Persian, Polish and Urdu Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

You'll drive a go-kart yourself, not ride as a passenger. The route takes you through Shibuya Crossing, the world's busiest pedestrian intersection, and loops around Tokyo Tower. An English-speaking guide leads the way and handles the logistics. Your job is to steer, follow the route, and soak in the reaction from pedestrians who see a costumed driver in a go-kart. The tour runs 90 minutes and operates in small groups, so even if others book the same time slot, the experience stays personal.

Costumes are part of the deal. Kira Kira provides funny, cute and comfortable character outfits (think novelty, not racing game characters), or you can bring your own. An action camera mount lets you capture the POV of your own drive, and the guides photograph you throughout the tour. You leave with souvenir prints and digital photos to document the day.

You must bring a physical copy of your 1949 Geneva Convention International Driving Permit and your passport. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not accepted in Japan, and digital copies don't work. Drivers from Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium or Monaco need a Japanese translation of their license from the Japan Automobile Federation as well. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all other fitness levels. Public transportation is nearby if you need it.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Norwegian, Japanese, Persian, Polish and Urdu.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time of day does the Shibuya Crossing go-kart tour run?

Kira Kira offers four departure windows: morning, daytime, nighttime and late night. You choose which one suits your schedule when you book.

Do I actually drive the go-kart or does a guide drive while I sit as a passenger?

You drive the go-kart yourself through Shibuya Crossing and around Tokyo Tower. The guide leads the route and stays with the group. You control the steering and speed.

What happens if I don't bring my International Driving Permit and passport on the day?

The tour will be cancelled. You must bring a hard copy of your 1949 Geneva Convention IDP and your passport in physical form. Photos, PDFs and card-style permits are not accepted.

Can I bring my own costume or do I have to wear what Kira Kira provides?

You can bring your own costume if you'd like, but avoid outfits from kart racing video games. Kira Kira also provides funny, cute and comfortable character costumes if you prefer to wear one of theirs.

What do I get to keep after the tour ends?

You receive souvenir photos and digital images captured throughout the 90 minutes. An action camera mount rental is included so you can film your own POV of the drive as well.

Operated by Kira-Kira! Tokyo!. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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