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Akihabara: Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japanby Beauty of Japan

1 hour
Free cancellation
Up to 7 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

Explore Tokyo from behind the wheel of your own personal go-kart and feel like you're in a real-life video game. Navigate the bustling streets with your guide as you discover the city's most famous neighborhoods. This thrilling adventure offers an exciting new perspective of Tokyo – choose between 1 or 2-hour options when booking. 1-Hour Plan Race through the neon-lit streets of Akihabara, Japan's legendary electronics and anime district in costume. Continue to the Imperial Palace, cruising by its historic perimeter walls. Conclude at iconic Tokyo Station, recognizable by its red brick architecture. 2-Hour Plan Begin in Akihabara, Tokyo's beloved otaku paradise. Next, venture to historic Ueno in the traditional "Shitamachi" district that housed Tokyo's working class. From Ueno, drive south to Asakusa, home to the famous Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its massive red lantern. On your return, pass beneath the towering Tokyo Skytree – at 634 meters, one of the world's tallest towers.

What's included

Insurance fee
Local guide
Go-kart rental for duration selected
Costume to wear while driving

Food and beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

One of the most unique activities in Tokyo! It is not necessary to wear a helmet or protective gear, so you will feel the exhilarating wind as you navigate the streets. Your local guide will lead you, so there is no need to worry. This guided go-kart rental is highly recommended for first-time visitors and drivers in Japan. Drive your go-kart on public roads from Akihabara, the place well-known as an otaku city, to your requested destinations, such as the Imperial Palace and Ginza district. This is a rare opportunity to see the city from street level with the wheel in your hands like in Mario Kart. There are free costume available to wear, but if you wish, you can purchase inexpensive costumes at the nearby Don Quijote shop. All karts are for one person - there are no multi-person karts. The guide will drive in a separate kart. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** The Japanese government requires appropriate documentation to be presented at check-in. Detailed information will be included on your voucher/ticket once your booking is confirmed. If you cannot present the required documentation at check-in, you will not be able to participate in this experience, and no refund will be provided.

Meeting and pickup

Sasage Bldg. B1F, 2-4-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Directions: 5 minute walk from Akihabara station

End point

Sasage Bldg. B1F, 2-4-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Directions: 5 minute walk from Akihabara station

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Driver’s licenses which permit driving of automobiles in Japan are as follows, and please bring one of them to the venue:

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Japanese Driver's License: Driver's licenses issued by public safety commissions in Japan.
International Driving Permit + Passport: International driving permits issued by a certifying body in one of the signatory countries /territories of the Geneva Convention based on the format of the Geneva Convention. Must be able to present passport at the same time. （International driving permit acquired from signatory countries to theParis Convention (1926), the Washington Convention (1943) or the Vienna Convention (1968) are not recognized.）
Foreign Driver’s License (only from the following approved countries) + its Japanese Translation + Passport: Only applicable to driver's licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium,, Monaco, or Taiwan, along with a Japanese translation of the license (Note: Must be able to present passport at the same time). ・Japanese translation of the driver's license must be issued by the respective country’s embassy or consulate in Japan or by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF). ・For Taiwanese licenses, a Japanese translation of the driver's license must be issued by the JAF or the East Asia Relations Commission. ・Foreign driver's licenses are valid for driving in Japan for one (1) year from the date of landing in Japan(confirmed by the immigration stamp in the passport showing the date of landing in Japan) or until the expiration date of the foreign license, whichever is earlier. However, persons on the basic resident register who leave Japan and subsequently re-enter the country within less than three (3) months, will not have their re-entry date considered as their date of landing (the start date for driving eligibility in Japan).
SOFA driver's license（USFJ）(Note: Military ID Military Drivers License are NOT acceptable.)
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**Please make sure you bring the appropriate documentations listed above ~ depending on your nationality and present it upon check-in. If you cannot present the required documentation at check-in, you will not be able to participate in this experience, and NO REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED.
Minimum age is 18 years. Height restriction: must be 150cm to 185cm(4ft 11in to 6ft 1in), and your weight need to be less than 100kg(220lb7oz).
Wearing high heels, etc. is not recommended
Please come to the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the starting time. You will have about 15 to 20-minute mandatory lecture regarding safety issues before going on the road.
We can accommodate up to 5-6 persons for each time slot. All karts are for 1 person. There are no multi-person karts.
If you will be late, we can not wait for you since there is another guest. Also we can not refund.
Please make sure to have the correct international driving license / permit. If you are not sure if your license works in Japan, please send us a copy of it so we can check for you.
Please keep in mind that there are no Mario costumes available.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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