Go Kart Adventure: Drive with International Permit

Experience the thrill of driving go karts on the streets of East Tokyo. Explore famous areas like Toyosu, Ginza, Akihabara, and more in just 2 hours. Safety briefings included.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • JAPANKART - You MUST have an International Driving Permit issued in the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention and driving license from your country of origin. EXCEPT for participants with licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco. In which case you will need a Japanese translation of your license from the Japan…
What's Included
  • Photos included
  • Costumes provided
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Go-kart experience
  • Gas fees included
Additional Information

You MUST have an International Driving Permit issued in the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention and driving license from your country of origin. EXCEPT for participants with licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco. In which case you will need a Japanese translation of your license from the Japan Automobile Federation…

Location
JAPANKART
Please follow the address for Japankart in maps, the closest landmark to our shop is the Asahi beer headquarters. Its roughly 2-3 minute walk from there. There will be a signage on our front door "JAPANKART Go Kart Tokyo Tour".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gerale
Jul 23, 2025
ONE OF THE BEST ADVENTURES IN JAPAN - - We had an absolutely great time on our 2 hour city tour. The staff was very professional & helpful. Everything was great.
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954catherine
Jul 4, 2025
TOKYO MUST DO EXPERIENCE - FABULOUS experience! Took my 18 year old son and we had a blast. 10/10! Highly recommend. If you’re looking for an original experience in Japan, this is for you.
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Heidicrnp
Jun 30, 2025
Go Kart ride through downtown Tokyo - This is a terrific experience. My son and two friends did this ride at night through downtown Tokyo. It is a great ride. It is supervised. They are very nice. They are careful. They teach you first. It is fun. The night time ride is fun. I would love to go back and do a daytime ride although maybe I would be more nervous. They take pictures. They really want you to have a good time
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72darreni
Jun 25, 2025
Karting Around Shibuya A Must - Definitely a must if you're in Shibuya/Tokyo. The karts are super easy to drive. Fortunately we went on the first time slot in the morning so traffic was a breezy. Free costumes, snacks and phone mounts for recording were also provided as well. The guides were fluent in English as well which helps when your Japanese is not up to scratch. The karts also seems to be very well maintained.
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Curious27659472267
Jun 17, 2025
Chill drive through Tokyo - Went at the 10am session which meant the roads were too crowded but not to empty as well. Karts weregood. Route took is through some nice spots like Kaminarimon, Tokyo Skytee. The place is also easy to find. There were also a couple that was late and they were pretty patient in giving them about 10min before we started (don't be late though). Everything was punctual and informative. They provide some information and guideline before you start your drive. They also provide some costumes and phone chestmounts for you to record. If you're a South African, your international driver's licence will work just fine. Thanks team for the awesome experience
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Davidbaker72
May 29, 2025
Great experience and different lens on the streets of Tokyo and the Bay - Unique experience, great buzz and way to see the streets of Tokyo from a different perspective. The safety briefing and protocols were sensible and effective, and the novelty of costuming up got plenty of interest from onlookers adding to the experience, plenty of waves and smiles to give when stopped. The bay stop was good, however aside from the experience driving the streets of Tokyo, there’s not a lot of ‘tour’, experience worth it though to entertain the big kid!
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Torvim2025
Apr 23, 2025
5 stars - This was absolutely a blast even though it was raining! The staff very kind and accommodating! If we could give more stars we would! Definitely would do this again!
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Verne_b
Jul 23, 2025
I didnt go on the... - I didnt go on the excursion because i didnt know i needed an idp. Therefore i lost $89 because i couldnt get a refund.
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Leandroa972
Apr 20, 2025
The worst example erienve I had in Japan - The only bad experience I had in Japan. They didn’t allowed me to drive because my international drivers licence is from Brazil. But it was moshed when I bought the ticket. Take care, it can be a scam for some travellers. They only want your money
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429qz
Apr 18, 2025
Warning!! Warning!!Scam!! Scam!! - Warning!! Warning! Warning!! Scam!! Scam !! Scam!! Notice !!!! Scam !! This place is Apsolutely scam We are visiting Japan and we decided to book the Mario Cart . So we booked Tim their Webside while we in Japan , we didn’t know you need IDP , so we gone to the place and they told us we can’t have the Trip as we need the IDP , We told them we don’t have it as we are In Japan and we didn’t know we need it , the discusting manager Matt Harvey was getting nervous and his attitude and his voice was changing , I asked him to refund us the money but he say no , we told him to show us the policy that we can’t get refund , he was looking all over the Webside and he dint even know him self where to find the terms , we told him surely you shouldn’t let anyone booking the Cars in Japan as no many people can get the IDP from here , but he wouldn’t have it , last questions I asked him was how many people go though they scam in day , he couldn’t say none , so it’s clearly scam , if you use this company you going to get scammed , and they know what they doing , they are prepared for this , so you don’t stand a chance , so if you decide to book this trip book it through other companies and not this company , also please get your permit from your home country .
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From $112
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).