From the Foot of Tokyo Tower to Shibuya Crossing｜A Go-Kart Driving Tour Through Tokyo's Streets

Meet at the go-kart shop closest to Tokyo Tower

Your journey begins at the go-kart experience shop located closest to Tokyo Tower. Conveniently positioned for a stop between sightseeing spots, you're asked to arrive at the shop at least 15 minutes before your reserved time.

At check-in, you'll need to present your physical passport and International Driving Permit. Missing either document means you won't be able to participate, so it's worth double-checking your bag before you set out.

Once the paperwork is complete, you're ready to hop into your kart. With Tokyo Tower rising above you, you'll wait for the moment you set off into the city.

Follow your guide out into the streets of Tokyo

This tour runs as a guided group experience. Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced driver, you'll follow your guide along the course.

Karts sit low to the ground, transforming familiar city scenery into something entirely new. The feeling of the wind rushing past as you drive is something you simply can't get from a train or bus ride.

Tours are available in English and Japanese, and the program has welcomed more than 10,000 bookings, with many participants visiting from overseas.

Take the wheel through Shibuya Crossing

The highlight of the course is the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. You'll drive right through the spot where crowds surge across in waves every time the light changes.

Watching from the sidewalk and actually driving through as part of the traffic are two completely different experiences. Gliding through Tokyo's streets, you might feel like the star of a movie or video game—a moment unique to this experience.

While driving, you'll keep a safe distance from the karts ahead and behind, following your guide's signals at a comfortable pace.

At night, an illuminated Tokyo Tower awaits

Choosing an evening slot brings you along a route with close-up views of Tokyo Tower fully lit up. Driving with the tower glowing orange behind you creates an atmosphere perfect for anniversaries or a date.

During the day, you'll experience the city's bustle and open sky; at night, Tokyo wrapped in light. Even on the same course, the mood shifts completely with the time of day, so it's worth choosing your departure time to match your itinerary.

By the time you return to the shop at the end of the tour, you'll likely have a genuine, hands-on sense of Tokyo's geography.

Things to check before booking

• Arrive at the shop at least 15 minutes before your reserved time
• Bring both your physical passport and International Driving Permit
• A4 printouts, photos, PDFs, and card-format permits are not accepted
• Permits issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, and Monaco require an official JAF Japanese translation
• Permits from countries not party to the Geneva Convention (such as Mexico, Kuwait, China, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia) cannot be used to drive
• Tours are available in English and Japanese
• Choose your departure time (day or night) and check the day's weather
• Review cancellation/change policies as well as the latest pricing and plan details

If your International Driving Permit isn't valid in Japan, you won't be able to participate, and no refund will be issued. Also be cautious of counterfeit or invalid IDPs sold online.

In summary

This tour departs from the go-kart shop closest to Tokyo Tower and takes you, guided all the way, through iconic spots including Shibuya Crossing. Available in English and Japanese, it holds a rating of 4.9 from 448 reviews.

Seeing Tokyo's streets from a low vantage point, feeling the wind rush by, and, at night, riding past an illuminated Tokyo Tower—this is a completely different way to experience the city than on foot.

Participation requires a valid International Driving Permit recognized in Japan along with your physical passport. After checking the requirements, visit this page for the latest availability and pricing.