Driving Requirements to join our tour
To participate in our go-kart tours, you MUST have the correct documents required to legally drive in Japan.
For most visitors, you will need ORIGINAL HARD COPIES of all three documents below;
- Driving license from your country of origin (no temporary or paper licenses)
- An official International Driving Permit (IDP) issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
- Your passport.
If your driving license is from SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, FRANCE, TAIWAN, BELGIUM, or MONACO,
- Driving license from your country of origin (no temporary or paper licenses)
- An official Japanese translation by the authorized organization (Online Application for Japanese Translation | JAF)
- Passport
US Military / SOFA Personnel
- Valid USFJ Form 4EJ (SOFA License)
Important Information About International Driving Permits
- Japan only accepts official International Driving Permits issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
- Your IDP must be issued by the officially authorized organization in the same country that issued your driver’s license.
- NEVER purchase an International Driving Permit from third-party websites or unofficial online services. These documents are not recognized in Japan and cannot be used for driving.
- IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention are NOT accepted in Japan.
- United Arab Emirates: Only IDPs issued by the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE) are accepted in Japan (typically the white booklet).
- India: Paper-type IDPs are NOT accepted. You must present the original booklet-style IDP.
Confirm Your Requirements Before Booking
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they have the correct/valid documents for driving in Japan; failure to do so will result in denial of participation without the possibility of a refund. Open the link below and check the required documents.