--- title: Shinjuku Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 330 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 12 (Go-Kart Street Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/shinjuku-go-karting-tour-with-funny-costume/ --- # Shinjuku Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume **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 (table below). ## Overview Experience the thrill of bringing Shinjuku&Shibuya to life as your favorite character, zooming through its vibrant streets in go-karts! Travel along the iconic locations like the Harajuku, Shibuya crossing, and the Omotesando. Feel like a hero amidst the bustling crowds! Be prepared for onlookers to capture your moment of glory with photos. With automatic transmissions and adjustable seats, safety is ensured as you reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. Simply bring a Japanese license, SOFA license, or international license valid in Japan. Conveniently located just 3 minutes from the Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station, our new shop awaits your adventure! ## Before you book - Meeting point: It just takes you about 3 minutes… - 7 start times: between 14:00 and 20:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: Minimum age is 18 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 330 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: AKIBA KART OSAKA - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:15, 19:30, 20:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.98 from 330 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 328 of 330. - 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 (2026-09-17 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Insurance fee - Go Kart rental - English-speaking guide - Costume rental - Fuel surcharge ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food ## Itinerary 1. **Harajuku Station** (pass by, no stop) - Harajuku is a famous spot for japanese youth. Dressing in your favorite character on the go kart, you will be a charming sight at this unique district. 2. **Shibuya Crossing** (pass by, no stop) - Shibuya crossing is a popular pedestrian scramble crossing in Shibuya. Many people will wave hands when they see your gokart driving! 3. **Omotesando** (pass by, no stop) - is a great shopping site in Tokyo. You will see some impressive architecure in this pleasant place. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:15, 19:30, 20:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point It just takes you about 3 minutes walking from the Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - You must have a valid International Driving Permit, Japanese drivers license, or Japanese SOFA license (based on the 1949 Geneva Convention). Holders of a driver license from Belgium, France, Germany, Monaco, Slovenia, Switzerland or Taiwan can also use an official Japanese translation provided by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) or the country’s embassy or consulate in Japan - Minimum age is 18 years - A maximum number of reservation is 5 people per booking - All Go Karts are for 1 person only. There are no multi-person karts - The facility offers costumes for you with no additional charge. You can buy some inexpensive costumes at the Don Quixote shop if you would like your own. - Height restriction: All participants must be between 150cm to 190cm - Weight limit: under 100 kg - The tour may be cancelled when it rains heavily. When the activity is cancelled due to bad weather, you will be able to re-schedule without charge. If the alternative date for re-scheduling due to bad weather is not available, you will get a full refund. - Kindly ensure your arrival 20 minutes prior to the commencement of the scheduled tour. - Regrettably, we are unable to provide refunds in the event of either the omission of your international driver's license or the presentation of an international driver's license that lacks validity in Japan ## Compared with other Go-Kart Street Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 12** | €115 | 1h | 4.98 (330) | shared | | [Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop](/japan/tokyo/tours/flagship-2-hours-official-street-go-kart-tour-tokyo-bay-shop/?format=md) | €95 | 2h | 4.94 (5271) | shared | | [Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya](/japan/tokyo/tours/official-street-go-kart-in-shibuya/?format=md) | €95 | 1h | 4.92 (4086) | shared | | [Shibuya Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume](/japan/tokyo/tours/shibuya-go-karting-tour-with-funny-costume/?format=md) | €115 | 1h | 4.94 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-go-kart-tours/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/shinjuku-go-karting-tour-with-funny-costume/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md