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Shibuya: 1.5 Or 2-Hour Street Go-Kart Experience

People on a gokart tour driving through Shibuya and Shinjuku streets, Tokyo.
People on a gokart tour driving through Shibuya and Shinjuku streets in Tokyo.
Men driving gokarts on Shibuya Shinjuku Tour, Tokyo street scene.
Woman driving a gokart through Shibuya and Shinjuku streets, Tokyo, on a 90-minute tour.

Highlights

  • 2-hour route details: Imperial Palace – Shibuya Scramble Crossing – Roppongi – Tokyo Tower – Tokyo Station.
  • 1.5-hour route details: Shibuya Scramble Crossing – Harajuku – Omotesando – Kabukicho
  • From Tokyo Tower to Shibuya Crossing, this route showcases some of West Tokyo’s most famous sights in just two hours.
  • You’ll have a guide leading the way and another car behind, so navigating Tokyo’s streets feels effortless.
  • Choose a costume to wear and make your ride even more memorable—don’t forget to snap photos at every stop.
  • The karts are designed for safety and comfort, letting you focus on enjoying the ride.
  • Fun fact: The busiest intersection in the world, Shibuya Crossing, sees over 3,000 people cross it at once — now imagine cruising through it in a go-kart!

Inclusions

  • 1.5 or 2-hour go-karting experience in Shibuya (based on option selected)

  • English-speaking guide

  • Gas fees

  • Fees and taxes

  • Costumes

  • Photos

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks

  • Transportation to meeting point

  • Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Hit the world’s busiest intersection

Hop into your go-kart, pick a costume, and roll into Shibuya Crossing. With its nonstop movement and electric vibe, this is the Tokyo you’ve seen in movies. Your guide leads the way, making sure everything’s smooth while you take in the action right from the streets.

Cruise past the Imperial Palace, glimpse Tokyo Station’s classic design, and roll through Roppongi’s lively streets. As you approach Tokyo Tower, you’ll feel the city’s mix of history and modern energy come alive. This route isn’t just about driving—it’s about seeing Tokyo from a whole new angle.

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 instantly.

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

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

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

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