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Tokyo: Akihabara Electric Town 60-Min Go-Karting Experience by STREET KART

People in costumes driving go-karts on a street in Akihabara at night.
Tourists in costumes driving go-karts on the street in Akihabara, Tokyo.
Tourists in costumes driving go-karts on the street in Akihabara, Tokyo.
Participants driving go-karts in colorful outfits on a street in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Route: Akihabara → Tokyo Station → Ginza

    • Experience Tokyo’s tech and anime hub on a fun 60-minute go-kart ride in costume.

    • Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy accessories like sunglasses and funky hats.

    • Follow a guided route with safety briefing and photo stops at iconic Tokyo spots.

    • All essentials included: lockers, optional action camera, and memorable photo opportunities.

    • 60-min go-karting tour

    • Use of custom-made street-legal go-kart

    • Rental costume (variety of character & superhero costumes)

    • Rental accessories (sunglasses, funky hats, etc.)

    • Guide/escort for the tour

    • Safety briefing & driving instructions

    • Locker for belongings

    • Wrist bands for reservation identification

    • Action camera rental (bring your own microSD card or purchase at shop)

    • Photo opportunities during the tour

    • Costumes or accessories from the Mario series (not provided)

    • MicroSD card for action camera (unless purchased at shop)

    • Travel insurance

  • TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREAkihabara
    LAST DEPARTUREAkihabara
    Timeline
    Map
    STREET KART Akihabara
    Start point

    STREET KART Akihabara

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    Akihabara

    1. Akihabara

    2.1 km
    Tokyo Station

    2. Tokyo Station

    1.1 km
    Ginza

    3. Ginza

    4.3 km
    STREET KART Akihabara
    End point

    STREET KART Akihabara

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    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.4
    16 reviews

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    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    What our guests say

    Matthew Anthony Reyes

    Matthew

    Mar 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was fun, exciting, informative and our guides were great from start to finish!!!
    Jesus Maria Painceiras Vazquez

    Jesus

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Seow Sheng Aun Darryl

    Seow

    Dec 2024
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Headout Guest

    Headout Guest

    Oct 2024
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Headout Guest

    Headout Guest

    Oct 2024
    Verified booking
    4/5
  • Important documents

    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

    • Flip-flops, sandals, and high heels are not allowed; please wear closed-toe shoes suitable for driving.

    • Participants who appear intoxicated will be refused service, and no refunds will be given.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    • Pregnant women and individuals with back pain, epilepsy, asthma, or other serious medical conditions are not recommended to participate.

    Additional information

    • Participants must be aged 18 or older to join this activity.

    • If you forget any required documents (license, translation, passport, etc.), a 100% cancellation fee will apply.

    • In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator may cancel the activity; you may reschedule or request a full refund.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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