Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Akihabara
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Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Akihabara
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Ages 18-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Lead Guide in a Kart
- Fuel surcharge
- Costume Rental Fee
- Kart Rental Fee
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Kart Insurance
What's not included- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Japan, 101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4-chōme129 ヒューリック秋葉原ビル
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57331P3- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- **ALL GROUP BOOKINGS SHOULD AVOID BOOKING INDIVIDUALLY as there will be no guarantee that you can join together.
- ALL Participants will need an International Driving Permit issued in the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention from a government authorized association to drive in Japan. • EXCEPT participants with licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco will need to obtain a Japanese translation of their license from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)
- Drivers' licenses issued by countries not covered by the 1949 Geneva Convention (such as China, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are not permitted to drive in Japan
- Participants must carry their physical International Driving Permit (or for exceptional countries listed above that requires a Japanese translation, the physical domestic license + official translation) and physical passport
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Wear closed footwear. Skirts or long dresses are not advised.
- You MUST inform us if you have any level of hearing impairment or mobility impairment.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What is the meeting time?
- PLEASE BE SURE TO ARRIVE 15MINS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TOUR TIME.Answered Nov 2023
- Where is the meeting point?
- The meeting point for this tour will be at 4-12-9, Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ward, Tokyo.Answered July 2019
- What do we need to wear?
- If you are not wearing fully-closed shoes, we cannot allow you to drive.Answered Nov 2023
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57331P3
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Itinerary
- Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4-chōme−12−9 ヒューリック秋葉原ビル
- Pass byTokyo Central Railway StationGinzaAkihabara
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- 614esterd0 contributions⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️It was so much fun! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Gyula was such a good guide, you felt completely safe riding with him! and he took a lot of good pictures along the wayWritten 10 September 2024
- Y5072PRkeithk0 contributionsGreat RideAwesome ride!! Usama was great. Highly recommend. The Karts were super fun and the tour of the city was thorough— quite a great way to see Tokyo.Written 23 May 2024
- OfirGrisaro0 contributionsTokyo driftAmazing experience, never thought about driving kart inside the city Usama best instructor One of the best attractions I did in tokyoWritten 16 May 2024
- 571cjp0 contributionsTen out of ten!I didn't know what to expect at first but the ride was worth every penny. Usama was super helpful and a great guide. I would definitely recommended.Written 9 May 2024
- GoPlaces070351571790 contributionsStreet kartBest experience ever with best tour gay usama with best preparation with the team you must do it and try very recommendedWritten 22 April 2024
- justinhG9402SJ0 contributionsTokyo Street KartGreat experience, wanted to do this for a while and glad I did it, great fun and different way of seeing the city and got to stop on the way for photosWritten 1 April 2024
- Sukanya p0 contributionsMuch funKhan Is very good guy so nice So much very fun Service very good We are very happy so much nice thing to do Thank you very much for thisWritten 13 March 2024
- EbonySto0 contributionsBest way to see TokyoSo much fun! The guides were filled with energy and took heaps of photos! Got to see Tokyo from a new perspective and wave to all the people on the streets! Billy and Usama are the best!!!Written 25 February 2024
- caitlincM321BF0 contributionsFunA pretty fun experience definitely worth a try when in Tokyo! Remember to rug up in winter. Our tour guide John was great also!Written 25 February 2024
- MzJ140 contributionsBest experienceBest experience ever!! Khan the instructor was amazing and he had clear instructions, safety first and our group was taken care of from the start to the very end. All staff were superb!!Written 2 February 2024
- LThompson S0 contributionsBeat crazy cart tour of Tokyo ever!Great people took us on a crazy tour around Tokyo at night. What a trip! A million laughs for us all. I highly recommend this tour for families with teenagers along.Written 23 January 2024
- 122965markf0 contributionsWild ride on Mario KartsGreat tour across Tokyo driving our crazy carts amongst the city lights!! Great guides named Khan and Usama!! We enjoyed dressing up as Pikachu, Ted and Stitch!!Written 21 January 2024
- DayTrip5021440 contributionsSuper Fun !! Don’t miss this activityGreat tour of the city ! They took lots of pictures of the group too. The guides Khan & Usama were very helpful and a lot of fun! We would highly recommend doing this tour. Great company and employeesWritten 21 January 2024
- Nomad644019964630 contributionsGreat go-karting experience in Tokyo!The Go-Kart experience was absolutely amazing! From booking the tickets to registration and actually going go-karting, everything went incredibly smoothly. Our captain, Sebastian, was exceptional. He not only guided us throughout the process but also made us feel incredibly welcome with his warm and friendly character. He even took a bunch of photos for us, so we didn't have to worry about capturing the memories ourselves. I highly recommend bringing a Go-Pro to record your driving experience, it's totally worth it! Overall, I highly recommend this activity to everyone.Written 13 January 2024
- Andrew K0 contributionsStreet kart TokyoStreet kart is so fun! Definitely a must do. You get to see the whole city. And our captain Adam was amazing and did a great job directing us Thanks again!Written 11 January 2024
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ごう 鈴
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Couples
It was a comfortable experience with driving across sunset timing at the height of sedan in public road even it was so windy. And the driving time was around one hour without tightening.
The lead driver gave the other drivers many click almost with by every stop.
The route choice was also proper to watch main areas centered from Tokyo station driving in most of main streets.
And it was a kind of happy Monday in Japan to cerebrate people crossing 20 age so for them we would be a part of funny memory. Then it was a good timing also for me.
I am just wondering the price accuracy for 15,000 JPY per ride as the following details.:
Go-kart rental fee / Gasoline fuel cost / Costume rental / Driving guides / Consumption tax / Photo Shooting
It is possible if the photo shooting done by professional and driving guides cost 5,000 JPY for each or Go-kart rental cost 5,000 other than photo shooting and driving guides.
But this time it costed 9,000 JPY so it seems reasonable.
Anyway I appreciate all the staffs for the kind guides.
The lead driver gave the other drivers many click almost with by every stop.
The route choice was also proper to watch main areas centered from Tokyo station driving in most of main streets.
And it was a kind of happy Monday in Japan to cerebrate people crossing 20 age so for them we would be a part of funny memory. Then it was a good timing also for me.
I am just wondering the price accuracy for 15,000 JPY per ride as the following details.:
Go-kart rental fee / Gasoline fuel cost / Costume rental / Driving guides / Consumption tax / Photo Shooting
It is possible if the photo shooting done by professional and driving guides cost 5,000 JPY for each or Go-kart rental cost 5,000 other than photo shooting and driving guides.
But this time it costed 9,000 JPY so it seems reasonable.
Anyway I appreciate all the staffs for the kind guides.
Written 14 January 2025
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Divine T
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
From start to finish, our Street Kart Japan adventure was nothing short of spectacular! Zipping through the streets of Tokyo in go-karts, felt like something out of a dream. The experience was thrilling, unique, and the perfect way to see the city from a whole new perspective.
What really made our day exceptional were our fantastic tour guides, Julian and his coworker. Their energy was contagious, and their knowledge of the city added so much to the experience. They made sure we were all safe while keeping the fun at an all-time high. Julian’s enthusiasm and genuine passion for what he does truly shone through, making everyone in the group feel welcome and excited.
Our guides took us to some of the best spots for photos, ensuring we have memories to look back on for years to come. They also shared fascinating insights about Tokyo that only locals would know, which really enriched the tour. Their professionalism, kindness, and humor made the whole experience one of the highlights of our trip to Japan.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable way to explore Tokyo, I can’t recommend Street Kart Japan enough. And if you’re lucky enough to have Julian and his coworker as your guides, you’re in for an extra special treat. Thank you, Street Kart Japan, for an adventure we’ll never forget!
What really made our day exceptional were our fantastic tour guides, Julian and his coworker. Their energy was contagious, and their knowledge of the city added so much to the experience. They made sure we were all safe while keeping the fun at an all-time high. Julian’s enthusiasm and genuine passion for what he does truly shone through, making everyone in the group feel welcome and excited.
Our guides took us to some of the best spots for photos, ensuring we have memories to look back on for years to come. They also shared fascinating insights about Tokyo that only locals would know, which really enriched the tour. Their professionalism, kindness, and humor made the whole experience one of the highlights of our trip to Japan.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable way to explore Tokyo, I can’t recommend Street Kart Japan enough. And if you’re lucky enough to have Julian and his coworker as your guides, you’re in for an extra special treat. Thank you, Street Kart Japan, for an adventure we’ll never forget!
Written 21 August 2024
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Thanks so much for your feedback and the 5 stars!
It makes our day hearing about how much our customers loved their tour and the great service you’ve received from our staff.
We have passed on your review to our team and look forward to seeing you in our tours again.
Street Kart Team
Written 29 August 2024
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Pedro_Gonzales
Melbourne, Australia28 contributions
Such a fun way to see Tokyo - hooning around the city streets at 50km/hr! The karts were easy to drive and felt very safe in the hands of our guides Adam & Julian. We chose the 5:30pm timeslot which worked really well as we saw the city at dusk so you get the people in the day and then coming into night you get the lights. A Tokyo must-see!
Written 30 June 2024
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Thank you for the great review and kind words.
We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the experience on the tour with us.
Thank you for joining us and taking the time to share about your experience.
We hope to see you again on your next visit.
Have a nice day!
-Street Kart team
Written 8 July 2024
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Dominik P
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Oct 2024 • Friends
We had a great time as a group with our guide Billy racing through the streets of Akihabara.
We got a very thorough introduction on safety and communication during the drive, and were able to store our bags in their office. This was as well the time to put on one of the available costumes to make the experience even more over-the-top and fun.
The team explained the carts in detail. Even if you are not a super experienced driver or have never driven a gocart before you will have no problems. Our guide Billy made sure that during the drive no one fell behind and was always very careful to expertly guide us across crossings or direction changes. He used as well every opportunity to take lots of pictures of us in during the drive, so we had a really nice collection of photos afterwards.
It’s something different, it’s great fun. Definitely recommended. Thank you, Billy for having been a great guide!
We got a very thorough introduction on safety and communication during the drive, and were able to store our bags in their office. This was as well the time to put on one of the available costumes to make the experience even more over-the-top and fun.
The team explained the carts in detail. Even if you are not a super experienced driver or have never driven a gocart before you will have no problems. Our guide Billy made sure that during the drive no one fell behind and was always very careful to expertly guide us across crossings or direction changes. He used as well every opportunity to take lots of pictures of us in during the drive, so we had a really nice collection of photos afterwards.
It’s something different, it’s great fun. Definitely recommended. Thank you, Billy for having been a great guide!
Written 2 October 2024
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Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your 5-star review with the rest of our community.
Street Kart Team
Written 20 October 2024
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anthony_viz
Adelaide2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
So much fun! The group I drove with were great (from Perth and LA....they know who they are!).... and Bastian was a brilliant tour guide. He gave clear instructions, took plenty of photos for us and I felt comfortable and safe on the road throughout. Our group were like celebrities for a bit over an hour, as everyone was waving and taking photos of us. Whilst it was so much fun putting the throttle down to crank speeds around 50kph (which feels quick)....I was almost wanting to be stopped at the lights so we could just wave to more people and extend the time more. Highly recommended. Will definitely do it again on my next visit to Tokyo. Many thanks for a fantastic experience.
Anthony
Anthony
Written 28 April 2024
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Hello Anthony
Thank you for sharing your experience!
We are glad to hear that our guide was able to take you on a fun and safe tour
Hope to see you again!
Kind regards
Street Kart Team
Written 29 April 2024
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Jomd91
Cardiff, UK3 contributions
Highly recommend the street kart tour! Mark our guide was a brill, felt really safe the whole time and had a great time, one of our favourite activities in Tokyo.
Recommend booking early, we booked a few weeks ahead and some of the locations were already fully booked.
Recommend booking early, we booked a few weeks ahead and some of the locations were already fully booked.
Written 19 June 2024
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Thank you for the nice review and recommendation.
We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed the experience on the tour with us.
Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Have a nice day!
-Street Kart team
Written 2 July 2024
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Xiaopu F
Waterloo, Canada19 contributions
It was pretty wild driving 50+km/hr on the streets of Tokyo without much safety gear... I spent most of my energy and concentration trying to not crash instead of looking around. 😅 It was still a ton of fun though! Our guide, Hayato, was lovely and worked very hard keeping us all together safely while taking photos of us at each stop light. At the end of the tour, we each got a complimentary laminated photo as a souvenir, in addition to all the digital photos.
Written 16 November 2024
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Thanks for giving us a 5-star review! Our team can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit.
Street Kart Team
Written 18 November 2024
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Lapyang
Morgantown, WV415 contributions
Driving Go-Cart is fun anyway but driving Go-Cart on the busy streets of Tokyo is even better. The speed at times was about 30mph, right next to real cars on real roads. However, I feel safe at all times thanks to the 2 excellent guides, one in front, and one behind us. The guide took a lot of pictures for us and sent the thirty some pictures immediately to us at the end of the tour.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Written 8 June 2024
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Thank you for the nice review and recommendation.
We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the experience on the tour with us and had a fun time.
Thank you for joining us and taking the time to share about your experience.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Have a nice day!
-Street Kart team
Written 28 June 2024
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Pgmh80
Blackpool, UK18 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Mark was an absolutely fantastic safety guide on our Street Kart adventure. The 1 hr trip was kept fun and enjoyable whilst Mark was incredibly aware of all the drivers and kept everyone safe communicating brilliantly. It really was a highlight of our trip to Japan and we are really pleased we booked Street Kart.
Written 10 November 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
We're delighted that you had a fantastic experience with Street Kart.
Our team works hard to ensure that every customer feels welcome and has a memorable adventure through the streets of Japan.
We appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to see you again soon for more karting excitement!
Regards,
Street Kart Team
Written 12 November 2024
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Steven B
13 contributions
July 2024 • Solo
I was under the impression that they were just going to take us through some alleyways and stuff. That didn't happen.
Instead, we got into some pretty serious go-karts, out on the real roads, doing about 60-80 kms alongside real traffic. It was amazing.
Mark, our guide, did an amazing job making us feel safe and coordinated on the road. And those go-carts are a heck of a lot of fun to drive. Not complicated, basically like driving an automatic. Plus, you get to see some of the best parts of Tokyo while being cheered on by everyday people on the streets.
Heaps of photos, adrenaline plus, and the best part is when you're coming around a big bend doing maybe 50 or so. The roads are painted and striped for traction, but if you're familiar with Mario Kart or any game like that, then the feeling of being in the game is beyond exhilarating.
Also, this isn't a short trip. The ride went on for some time, and I appreciated them having a safe place to store my stuff while I was out having fun. There is a vending machine for water, which you can take with you, and a safe pouch for you driving license and passport so you're never without it.
Only thing this tour was missing was some banana peels and a blue tortoise shell
Instead, we got into some pretty serious go-karts, out on the real roads, doing about 60-80 kms alongside real traffic. It was amazing.
Mark, our guide, did an amazing job making us feel safe and coordinated on the road. And those go-carts are a heck of a lot of fun to drive. Not complicated, basically like driving an automatic. Plus, you get to see some of the best parts of Tokyo while being cheered on by everyday people on the streets.
Heaps of photos, adrenaline plus, and the best part is when you're coming around a big bend doing maybe 50 or so. The roads are painted and striped for traction, but if you're familiar with Mario Kart or any game like that, then the feeling of being in the game is beyond exhilarating.
Also, this isn't a short trip. The ride went on for some time, and I appreciated them having a safe place to store my stuff while I was out having fun. There is a vending machine for water, which you can take with you, and a safe pouch for you driving license and passport so you're never without it.
Only thing this tour was missing was some banana peels and a blue tortoise shell
Written 11 August 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review.
We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback from your experience.
Please note though that our company name is "Street Kart" and not Mario Kart.
We are not affiliated with Mario Kart or Nintendo in any way.
Street Kart Team
Written 29 August 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Why does it show prices in Brunei currency then at checkout it recognizes I am from Australia but wants to charge me in NZD. I want to pay AUD.
Written 5 February 2020
Hi, can we participate if we have Hong Kong Driving License?
Written 23 December 2019
Hi! I am super interested in the 10 AM tour leaving from Japan, 〒101-0021 Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda-ku, Sotokanda, 4-chōme−12−9 ヒューリック秋葉原ビル but we would love to do the three hour tour and I don't see it under purchasing options. Is it possible to book the three hour tour?
Written 13 August 2019
I booked in for MariCAR on the 29th of May at 7pm but my booking is still pending and has been for a week. When will this update? Just want confirmation to make sure booking went through ok.
Written 15 May 2019
RVana84
Paris, France
Hi, with my brazilian driver license and my passport, Will I be able to drive the Kart :
Written 30 April 2019
Hi, same question with German Driver license?
Do I need a international Driver license?
Thanks
Written 17 November 2019
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