Go Kart Tour Through Shibuya and Shinjuku Streets: Drive Tokyo

People on the street stop to photograph you driving past.

A one-hour go kart tour through Tokyo's Shibuya and Shinjuku districts where you drive a street-legal vehicle on public roads with a live English-speaking guide who photographs the experience. You'll need a valid passport, your country's driving license, and an International Driving Permit in booklet format issued under the 1949 convention. Residents of certain countries cannot participate. Tours depart at multiple times throughout the day and evening, and insurance is included.

The experience

You drive a go kart designed for public roads through the rows of buildings in Shibuya and Shinjuku, two of Tokyo's most crowded and visually intense neighborhoods. The guide rides alongside you on the tour, documenting the moment with photos while you navigate the streets. The vehicle is built to handle city driving safely, so you're not piloting a racing kart. This is street-legal equipment meant for the roads you're on.

The unusual part is the attention. Pedestrians and other drivers notice the go karts passing through and stop to take pictures. You'll feel the difference between being a regular tourist and being something people actually look at and photograph. The guide captures these moments for you, so the memory includes not just what you saw but how the city reacted to you being there.

After the tour ends, you can order food or drinks at the operator's lounge restaurant on the second floor. The experience requires good weather. If conditions cancel the tour, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund. You must be at least 18 years old and provide valid documents before the day of the activity: an invalid or missing International Driving Permit means no refund and no participation.

What’s included

• Insurance.
• a live English-speaking guide who photographs your drive.
• access to the lounge restaurant on the second floor after the tour for food and drinks at your own cost.

Options for this experience

3 options

Go kart tours at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pmGuide in English · 12:00 and 13:30

Go kart tour at 10:30, 3:00 and 4:30Guide in English · 10:30, 15:00 and 16:30

Night tours at 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm and 9:00 pmGuide in English · 18:00, 19:30 and 21:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 21:00

Book up to1d before

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

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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Fuji Classic Kart

Is this one for you?Book the daytime tours if you want the full visual chaos of Shibuya and Shinjuku with crowds and traffic. The night departures trade that energy for a quieter, faster-moving drive through the same streets. You'll need valid driving documents from a country that permits International Driving Permits under the 1949 convention, and the operator cannot issue refunds if your paperwork is invalid on the day.

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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 need to drive a go kart in Tokyo?

You need a valid passport, your country's driving license, and an International Driving Permit in booklet format issued under the 1949 convention. Some countries require additional documentation: if you're from Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, Estonia, or Monaco, you'll also need an official Japanese translation of your license from an authorized organization. Residents of China, Mexico, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar cannot drive in Japan and are not eligible for this tour. It is your responsibility to verify your documents meet Japan's requirements before booking.

What time does the go kart tour depart?

The go kart tour offers multiple departure times. Standard daytime tours leave at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 1:30pm, and 4:30pm. Night tours depart at 6:00pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. You choose your preferred time when you book.

How long is the go kart tour?

The tour lasts one hour from start to finish, driving through Shibuya and Shinjuku on public roads with your guide.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

If poor weather forces a cancellation, the operator will offer you a different date to reschedule or a full refund. The experience requires good weather conditions to run safely.

Is the go kart tour suitable if I have a medical condition?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all other fitness levels. If you have concerns about your health and the activity, contact the operator before booking.

What's included in the tour price?

Insurance is included in the tour. After the experience ends, you can order food and drinks at the operator's lounge restaurant on the second floor, though these are not included in the base price.