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Asakusa: Street Go-Kart Experience

People driving go-karts on Asakusa Street, Tokyo, with cityscape in the background.
People in costume driving go-karts on Asakusa Street, Tokyo, during a themed tour experience.
Participants in superhero costumes driving go-karts on Asakusa streets, Tokyo.
People driving go-karts at night on Asakusa Street, Tokyo, with city lights in the background.

Go on a thrilling go-karting adventure on Tokyo's streets and wear your favorite superhero gear as you drive past popular landmarks!

    • Route details: Asakusa–Kaminarimon–Tokyo Skytree.

    • Go-kart through the bustling streets of Tokyo on this unique guided tour complete with top safety guidelines.

    • Get the chance to don superhero costumes of your preference and get to know the city with an English-speaking guide.

    • Asakusa is a historically rich district known for its charm and iconic sites. Soak up the sights as you play some music and pedal fast.

    • Catch sight of the Tokyo Skytree, soaring 634 meters high, during your tour amongst other well-known spots.

    • Fun Fact: In 1956, Art Ingels created the first-ever go-kart. He built the vehicle with a lawn mower engine and a basic frame.

    • 1 or 2-hour go-karting in Asakusa

    • English-speaking guide

    • Costume rental

    • Gas

    • Tax

    • Insurance

    • Rental action cameras

    • Camera gear

    • MicroSD cards

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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  • Zoom Through Asakusa in a Go-Kart

    Look forward to a one-of-a-kind journey with this go-karting escapade through Tokyo's bustling streets. Embrace the chance to don your favorite superhero attire and rest assured of the safety regulations taken to make this experience entirely fun and safe.

    Delve into a guided expedition through Asakusa, a historically significant neighborhood renowned for its allure and iconic landmarks. Along the way, catch glimpses of the soaring Tokyo Skytree, standing tall at 634 meters during your go-karting tour. An adventurous hour is in store filled with cosplay fun, a thrilling ride, jaw-dropping vistas, and snapshots to make your adventure real.

  • Important information

    You must have original hardcopies of all three documents:

    • Driving license from your country of origin (no temporary or paper licenses).

    • International Driving Permit (IDP) issued under the Geneva Convention 1949 (must be issued in your own country by an officially registered authority).

    • Passport

    Important notes on IDPs:

    • IDPs must be issued by an approved organization in your country (e.g., AAA in the US, CAA in Canada).

    • Vienna Convention 1968 IDPs are NOT accepted in Japan.

    • The IDP must be in booklet form, not a digital or paper format.

    • If you cannot present a hard copy of your IDP on the day of the activity, you cannot participate and will not receive a refund.

    • Visitors must obtain the IDP before traveling—you cannot get a valid IDP in Japan.

    • It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they have valid documents. Failure to do so will result in denial of participation without a refund.

    Visitors from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco, Taiwan, and Estonia, you must provide:

    • Driving license from your country of origin (no temporary or paper licenses).

    • Official Japanese translation of your license, issued by JAF (Japan Automobile Federation)

    • Passport

    US Military Personnel, you may drive using:

    • SOFA License (USFJ Form 4EJ).

    • OR a Combination of Active Military ID and State-Side Driver’s License.

    • Visitors from China, Brazil, and Indonesia cannot drive in Japan, as these countries are not part of the 1949 Geneva Convention.

    What’s not allowed

    • Guests must be 18 years or older to join this experience.

    • Pregnant women and those with back or neck issues should avoid this activity for safety reasons.

    • Flip-flops, sandals, and high heels are not allowed for safety purposes.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly..

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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