Go Karting

Akihabara: 1-Hour Street Go-Karting Experience

Group of people posing with go-karts on Akihabara street, Tokyo.

People driving go-karts in costume on Akihabara streets, Tokyo.

Group driving go-karts in Akihabara, Tokyo, with cityscape backdrop.

People driving go-karts in Akihabara, Tokyo, with cityscape in the background.

Zoom through Akihabara, Tokyo’s famous anime and gaming hub, in an exciting one-hour go-karting experience.

Led by an English-speaking guide, navigate real city streets and pass iconic landmarks like Akihabara Electric Town and Ueno.

Feel the thrill of driving a custom go-kart as you explore the vibrant streets of Akihabara featuring anime-themed cafes, shops, and more!.

Fun fact: Akihabara is known as the Mecca of Otaku Culture, making it the perfect place to experience real-life anime streets!

One-hour go-karting in Akihabara

English-speaking guide

Gas

Insurance

Transportation to racing venue

Other personal expenses

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Race through Akihabara’s anime streets

Cruise through the streets of Akihabara, well known for its gaming centers and featuring in anime, in a one-hour go-karting experience. Navigate real city streets and pass by iconic landmarks like Akihabara Electric Town and Ueno, all while feeling the rush of open-road karting. Under the guidance of a professional lead driver, enjoy a safe yet thrilling ride through the heart of Japan’s pop culture hub. Capture unforgettable moments as you cruise past locations featured in popular anime. Whether you're riding solo or with friends, this unique tour offers an exciting way to experience Tokyo’s dynamic streets!

What to bring

Have your passport and a physical copy of your International Driving Passport (IDP) for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Guests below the age of 18 years cannot participate in this experience.

Guests under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed on this experience.

Licenses from countries not under the 1949 Geneva Convention (e.g., China, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar) are not valid for driving in Japan.

Guests weighing over 100 kg (220 pounds) cannot participate in this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your safety comes first so pregnant people and people with back and neck issues are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

Guests need an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention to drive in Japan.

Australian driver’s license holders must obtain an IDP from authorized associations like AAA, NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAA, RAC, RACT, or AANT before leaving Australia. Permits issued by unauthorized associations are not accepted in Japan.

Guests with licenses from Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco must carry a Japanese translation of their license issued by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF).

US Military personnel can drive using their SOFA (USFJ Form 4EJ) permit or state-side license, along with an Active Duty Military ID.

If the experience is canceled due to poor weather, it will be rescheduled or a different route for the go-karting will be provided.

Arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to avoid delays.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

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

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Akiba Cart.

Address: 2 Chome−4−6,Chiyoda City, Sotokanda,101-0021 Tokyo,Japan.

Get directions to the meeting point