About

With “safety and comfort” as our motto, we provide driving tours through major landmarks of East Tokyo with our originally designed go-karts that are built with responsive and fun handling making it easy to drive straight away.

Our experienced tour guides will lead you through the streets of Tokyo making the experience smooth and streamlined for your convenience.
We cover famous landmarks such as; Skytree, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Bay, Ginza, Akihabara and Tsukiji Fish Market. Our tour guides will also take memorable photos of you throughout the tour whilst also making a half-way stop to take a break and enjoy the beautiful view of Rainbow Bridge.

Price / Course

Driving
Duration
Standard
Price
2hour ¥16,000

Japan Karting Tour (duration: 2 hours)

We cover famous landmarks such as; Skytree, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Bay, Ginza, Akihabara and Tsukiji Fish Market. Our tour guides will also take memorable photos of you throughout the tour whilst also making a half-way stop to take a break and enjoy the beautiful view of Rainbow Bridge.

*Please note that we may need to alter routes on a day-to-day basis to ensure the smooth running of any given tour.

Tokyo Kart Tour (duration: 2 hours)

Booking/Inquiry form HERE

How to start the tour

  1. STEP 1Please arrive
    10 minutes prior
    to your booking
    Arrival at our shop

  2. STEP 2Confirmation of
    driving documents
    Confirmation of the validity of your license

  3. STEP 3Checking
    your belongings
    Checking your belongings

  4. STEP 4Safety briefing
    and go kart
    demonstration
    Safety instruction

  5. STEP 5Pick a go kart
    and
    away you go!
    Departure

Booking/Inquiry form HERE

Access

Asakusa Station

Keikyu Line/
Toei Asakusa Line

Haneda Airport Station-Asakusa Station
35minutes

Keikyu Narita
Sky Access Line

Narita Airport Station-Asakusa Station
55minutes

How to get to our shop

  1. Get off at Asakusa Station of Toei Asakusa Line and take No. A5 exit or Ginza Line and take No. 4 exit.  Cross Azumabashi Bridge (a red bridge).Get off at Asakusa Station of Toei Asakusa Line and take No. A5 exit or Ginza Line and take No. 4 exit. Cross Azumabashi Bridge (a red bridge).
  2. Look for the sign for a kimono shop and cross the two pedestrian crossings on the right then go straight.Look for the sign for a kimono shop and cross the two pedestrian crossings on the right then go straight.
  3. At the first traffic light after 7/11, turn left and walk to the end of the street.At the first traffic light after 7/11, turn left and walk to the end of the street.
  4. At the crossing continue straight ahead (you will have a clear view of Tokyo Skytree).At the crossing continue straight ahead (you will have a clear view of Tokyo Skytree).
  5. Our shop is just after the crossing on the left side opposite a Japanese bento shop.Our shop is just after the crossing on the left side opposite a Japanese bento shop.

Address: 2-18-15 Azumabashi Sumidaku Tokyo
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Subway Asakusa Line / Tobu Isesaki Line / Tsukuba Express Line
7 minutes walk from Exit No4 ASAKUSA Sta Ginza Line by Tokyo Metro

Booking

Please go to the link below and read very carefully before booking on what is required to drive in Japan.

“What you will need”

Booking at
JAPAN KART

FAQ

Q.Can anybody drive the kart?

For information on what you will need to drive our karts, please click HERE.
*You must be 18 or older to drive in Japan.

Q.Can my friend sit next to me in the go-kart?

As much as we wish we could accommodate this; our go-karts will only hold one-person.

Q.We are travelling as a large group, are there any options for non-drivers?

We are able to accommodate passengers in our company vehicles during the tour free of charge. If your family/friends would rather wait, our shop is located between Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa.

Q.I am bit concerned as I have never driven in Japan. Is it really safe to drive?

We provide a full safety briefing prior to our tours and instruct how to operate our go karts. Our tour guide will safety lead you through the streets of Tokyo and will always be attentive to your well being whilst maintaining a fun and enjoyable experience. Our go karts are built in accordance with Japanese safety regulations.

Q.What happens if I have to cancel my reservation?

Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund.
If you cancel within 24 hours of the tour start time the paid amount will not be refunded.
If your tour is canceled due to bad weather, you will be eligible for a full refund.
Or you have the oppotunity to reschedule depending on availability.

Q.Do you only take cash? Can I use my credit card?

We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, DISCOVER, and Diners Club. For cash payment, we only accept Japanese yen.

Q.What happens if it rains?

In most cases we will continue our tours in light rain, however we may need to cancel depending on the severity of the weather. We must assess this on a case by case basis and in the event of a tour cancellation due to poor weather conditions we will provide a full refund.

Q.Can I change my reservation?

Yes, as long as there is vacant time slot.

Q.Can I wear a special costume (cosplay)?

We provide a wide range of fun and wacky costumes free of charge. Due to copyright laws we are unable to provide costumes affiliated with Nintendo. However you are welcome to bring your own.

Q.How should I dress?

Please wear comfortable clothing that will not hinder your driving ability such as high heels or boots, no long flowing scarves or skirts. During the colder seasons please wear extra layers of clothing including gloves and thick socks.

Inquiry



Inquire via mail

info@japankart.com


Inquire over the phone
(Japanese and English available)

Japanese03-6381-3411 English+81-3-6381-3410 Hours: 10am - 8pm
*Japan Standard Time