Go-Kart Driving Tokyo: Shibuya, Tokyo Tower & City Streets

You drive Tokyo, not watch it from a bus window.

A go-kart driving activity in Tokyo where you pilot your own kart through Shibuya, past Tokyo Tower, Roppongi and the Imperial Palace for 2.5 to 3 hours. The experience includes the go-kart and all fees. You must bring a valid driving license and International Driving Permit (or a JAF-translated license if yours is from Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium or Monaco). Two route options let you choose between a Shibuya focus or a 2-hour Shibuya tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tokyo Imperial Palacepass by
2. Shibuya Crossingpass by
3. Roppongipass by
4. Tokyo Tower10m

Tokyo sightseeing and go-kart experience

• Pass by Tokyo Imperial Palace gardens
• Pass by Shibuya Crossing
• Pass by Roppongi district
• Visit Tokyo Tower observation decks
• Pass by Tokyo Station

The experience

This is not a sightseeing tour where a guide points things out. You sit in a go-kart, grip the wheel and drive through Tokyo's actual streets: past the Imperial Palace, through Roppongi, around Shibuya Crossing where thousands of pedestrians cross at once, and by Tokyo Tower standing 333 meters tall. The route threads through the city's most recognizable neighborhoods, so you're moving through real Tokyo, not a closed track. You choose between the Shibuya and Tokyo Tower option or the 2-hour Shibuya tour at checkout.

The activity runs 2.5 to 3 hours total. You'll need to arrive 15 minutes early, and you cannot consume alcohol before the tour. Wear closed-toe shoes and avoid long skirts or high heels: the kart demands mobility. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them to reach the meeting point.

Documentation is non-negotiable: bring your driving license from your home country, your passport, and an International Driving Permit in booklet form issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. If your license is from Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium or Monaco, you'll need a Japanese translation from the Japan Automobile Federation instead of an IDP, plus your original license. The operator will cancel without refund if you arrive without these documents. Watch the instructional video in your confirmation email before you go.

What’s included

• Go-kart rental.
• all fees and taxes.
• a live guide in English.
• instruction before you drive.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour of Shibuya and Tokyo TowerGuide in English · 13:15, 16:45 and 20:00An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required and must be presented. Refer to Additional Info for more details. Refunds are not available on the day of travel.

***Shibuya 2 Hour***Guide in English · 13:15, 16:45 and 20:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:15, 16:45 and 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by JAPANKART

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to move through Tokyo under your own control rather than sit in a vehicle watching the city pass by. The two-route options let you pick between emphasizing Shibuya Crossing or keeping the full experience to 2 hours: both put you in the driver's seat instead of a passenger seat.

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Top questions

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 documents do I actually need to bring to drive a go-kart in Tokyo?

You need your driving license from your home country, your passport, and an International Driving Permit in booklet form issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. If your license is from Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium or Monaco, bring a Japanese translation from the Japan Automobile Federation and your original license instead of an IDP. Failure to bring the correct documents will result in cancellation without refund.

Do I drive the go-kart myself, or is there a driver?

You drive the go-kart yourself through Tokyo's streets. This is a driving activity, not a guided tour. You control the kart and choose your pace through the route.

What is Shibuya Crossing like when you drive past it?

Shibuya Crossing is a massive intersection where thousands of pedestrians surge in all directions when the lights change, surrounded by neon signs and the iconic Hachiko statue. You'll pass through this vibrant, crowded spectacle as part of the route.

How long does the go-kart tour take?

The activity runs 2.5 to 3 hours total. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your booking time.

Can I do this if I'm not in great physical shape?

The go-kart experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You sit in the kart and drive. The main requirement is the ability to operate the controls and hold the wheel.

What is Tokyo Tower and will I see it up close?

Tokyo Tower is an iconic 333-meter-tall landmark painted in bright orange and white, resembling the Eiffel Tower and symbolizing Japan's post-war rebirth. You'll drive past it as part of the Shibuya and Tokyo Tower route option.