Go Karting

Tokyo: Shibuya Crossing 75-Min Go-Karting Experience by Monkey Kart

Two women in unicorn onesies high-five in go-karts on a Shibuya street.

Two women in tie-dye costumes in go-karts at Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo.

Two people in Minion costumes give thumbs-ups from go-karts on a busy street in Shibuya at night.

Local driver's licenses not valid for driving in Japan, large red "X" over license graphic.

Duration

1 hr 15 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Route: Shibuya Crossing → Meiji Shrine → Harajuku → Omotesando

Experience Tokyo’s trendy streets and vibrant city energy on a 75-minute go-kart ride.

Dress up in your favorite costume and cruise through bustling neighborhoods in style.

Enjoy a guided tour with fuel, locker access, and fun photo stops along the route.

See the city’s contrasts as you pass lively fashion districts and the peaceful Meiji Shrine.

75-min go-karting tour

Rental costume

English & Japanese-speaking guide

Photo opportunities during the tour

Locker for belongings

Fuel

Action camera

TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREShibuya Crossing
LAST DEPARTUREShibuya Crossing
Timeline
Map
Start point
Monkey Kart
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0.55 km
1. Shibuya Crossing
1.3 km
2. Meiji Shrine
0.8 km
3. Harajuku
2 km
4. Omotesando
1.6 km
End point
Monkey Kart
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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

Pets are not permitted.

Infants are not allowed; infant seats are unavailable, and infants must not sit on laps.

Long skirts, high-heeled shoes, and sandals are not permitted.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

This experience is not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems and heart conditions.

Additional information

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

You will be denied participation without the correct driving documentation, and no form of reimbursement can be provided.

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.