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Shinjuku Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

5.0 · 330 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by AKIBA KART OSAKA Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
1h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:15, 19:30, 20:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Drive a go-kart through Shinjuku and Shibuya, taking in Harajuku and Omotesando.

Kart hire, a costume, fuel, insurance and guiding are included; drivers must be at least eighteen and hold a licence or permit accepted for driving in Japan. 4.98 from 330 reviews at €115 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #1 of 12 in Go-Kart Street Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €115 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Insurance fee
  • Go Kart rental
  • English-speaking guide
  • Costume rental
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
330 ratings
Tripadvisor 322 · Viator 8

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 328 of 330

Star breakdown of all 330 ratings

5 stars
324 · 98%
4 stars
4 · 1%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the supportive guides and street driving; some riders feel nervous at first.

Praised

  • Clear instructions and guidance that riders find easy to follow
  • Patient guides who reassure less confident riders
  • Seeing Tokyo's neighbourhoods from the driver's seat
  • Local information shared during stops and at traffic lights

Complaints

  • Some riders initially felt nervous or lacked confidence driving on Tokyo's streets

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (17 September 2026 to 6 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
It just takes you about 3 minutes walking from the Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station.
Departure
14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:15, 19:30, 20:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
AKIBA KART OSAKA; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Weight limit: under 100 kg

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Go-Kart Street Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 12€1151h4.98 (330)shared
Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop€952h4.94 (5271)shared
Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya€951h4.92 (4086)shared
Shibuya Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume€1151h4.94 (224)shared

Ranked #1 of 12 in Go-Kart Street Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €93 to €150, median €104; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Go-Kart Street Tours

From €115 per adult