90-Minute Go-Kart Tour from Shinagawa, Tokyo | Ride in Costume Past Tokyo Tower and Shibuya

A 90-Minute Go-Kart Tour Through Tokyo's Top Landmarks, Starting from Shinagawa

This experience is a small-group go-kart tour that departs from Nishi-Gotanda 7-chome in the Shinagawa area of Tokyo, taking you on a 90-minute ride through some of the city's most popular spots. Since it's a meet-on-site experience, you can head straight there from your accommodation.

The route starts at Tokyo Tower, then continues through Roppongi, Jingu Stadium, Omotesando, and Harajuku before arriving at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. What makes this tour special is experiencing an area that would normally take half a day on foot, all in one continuous 90-minute ride.

Guidance is available in both English and Japanese, led by a professional guide. The tour holds a rating of 4.9 (based on 13 reviews).

Choose a Costume and Enjoy an Extraordinary Tokyo Sightseeing Experience

Participants choose their favorite costume from the options provided and drive through the city dressed in it. Taking the extra step of changing into costume adds a special sense of adventure that sets this apart from ordinary Tokyo sightseeing.

What makes this experience so entertaining is that while you're driving through the streets, you also become someone people on the street look at. It offers a perspective on Tokyo's cityscape that you simply can't get through everyday modes of transportation.

The Route: From Tokyo Tower to the Shibuya Scramble Crossing

The route includes Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills, Jingu Stadium, Omotesando, Harajuku, and the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. In a short span of time, you'll pass through areas with completely different characters—a high-rise business district, a mecca for sports, a fashion hub, and a world-famous crossing.

The Shibuya Scramble Crossing in particular feels dramatically different when you drive through it in a go-kart compared to crossing it on foot. Since the atmosphere of the city changes between day and night, it's worth checking what time of day your tour will take place.

Photos Included, So You Can Enjoy the Ride Hands-Free

Staff take photos throughout the tour, which are sent to participants afterward. Since you don't need to worry about holding a camera while driving, you can stay fully focused on the road while still coming away with lasting memories.

Photos that capture you in costume alongside Tokyo's famous landmarks make for a truly unique souvenir of the experience. It's a great activity for couples, families, or groups of friends.

A Valid Driver's License Is Required to Participate

Participants must hold a valid driver's license that meets the requirements of the 1949 Geneva Convention. If you plan to use an International Driving Permit, please note that only the original hard copy is accepted.

Digital images or copies may not be accepted, so be sure to bring the original document with you on the day. It's a good idea to confirm that your license meets the requirements before booking.

Things to Check Before Booking

• Start time and meeting time on the day
• Directions and landmarks for the meeting point (7-6-5 Nishi-Gotanda)
• Expected end time for the 90-minute tour
• How to select your preferred guidance language (English or Japanese)
• License requirements based on the 1949 Geneva Convention
• The requirement that International Driving Permits must be original hard copies
• Minimum age to participate and whether passengers are allowed
• Types of costumes available and how sizes are selected
• How and when photos will be delivered
• Whether the tour runs in case of rain or bad weather
• Cancellation and change policies and deadlines
• Any requirements for clothing or items to bring on the day

Since this experience takes place on public roads, license requirements are especially important. Details and conditions may change depending on the season, so be sure to check the latest information on the booking page.

In Summary

The Tokyo Go-Kart Experience (departing from Shinagawa) is a small-group tour that meets at 7-6-5 Nishi-Gotanda and takes you, dressed in costume, on a 90-minute drive past Tokyo Tower, Roppongi, Jingu Stadium, Omotesando, Harajuku, and the Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

A professional guide accompanies the tour, and photos taken by staff are sent to you afterward. Guidance is available in English and Japanese, and the tour has a rating of 4.9 (13 reviews). Participants must hold a valid driver's license that meets the requirements of the 1949 Geneva Convention (International Driving Permits must be original hard copies only).

Please check the booking page for available dates and availability.