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Official Japan Go-Kart Through Osaka Castle

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Osaka, Japan
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Go-karts
    • Full Safety Briefing
    • Costumes
    • Jackets and pants during the rainy and cold days
    • Gas Fees
    • Dinner

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • JAPANKART Osaka Branch
      1-chōme-11-17 Shikitsunishi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0015, Japan

      The store's location is a few blocks away from Namba. The closest stations are Ashiharabashi station and JR Namba station which is about a 9 to 10-minute walk to our store. Please use Google Maps to locate our shop as this is more accurate than other map applications.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Tsutenkaku (Pass By)

    Shinsekai (Pass By)

    Abeno Harukas (Pass By)

    1

    Osaka Castle

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    Midosuji Street (Pass By)

    America Mura (Pass By)

    Namba (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please arrive 15 MIN BEFORE the booking time, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the reserved time but please plan your journey ahead of time.ALCOHOL consumption before the tour is prohibited, so please be responsible.PLEASE DO NOT WEAR the long skirts, high heel shoes or sandals.
    • You MUST have an International Driving Permit issued in the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention and driving license from your country of origin. EXCEPT for participants with licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco. In which case you will need a Japanese translation of your license from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF/Online Application for Japanese Translation) and your own driving license.
    • Please note that International Driving Permits MUST be issued by your countries approved issuer. Some common examples are; Australia – AAA . USA – AAA or AATA. UK – AA or RAC. Canada – CAA
    • International driving permits that are issued under the Vienna Convention 1968 are NOT accepted in Japan.
    • Our cancellation policy is below;
    • 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 opportunity to reschedule depending on availability.
    • Due to the nature of operating mechanical parts, when we reach the maximum capacity of booking we may need to amend or adjust bookings depending on kart availability.
    • It is the responsibility of the customer 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. If you are not sure, please reach out to us directly and we can help to check if you have valid documents.
    • Please watch the instruction video in the confirmation email.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 18 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Deceptive and inconsiderate

    xXPhixiusXx, Sep 2025
    BEWARE! Rude Host - no communication! We had to find out last minute that you needed all three of the following: - international driving certificate - driver's license - passport They will gladly take your money and not say a thing until you show up hoping to go on the tour - it was almost like they couldn't wait to send us away and did nothing to help. We took a taxi to get here which was relatively expensive, had they even once reached out for the 24-hour deadline like many other operators.. they Suck!

    The most exciting experience on the streets of Osaka

    Jeanne_T, Apr 2025
    Our tour was so fantastic I told all my family and friends immediately. Will be a highlight of our amazing trip to this incredible country. Driving here wasn’t daunting at all with our experienced tour guide there to lead us. Best staff and tour hands down. Loved it so much! Thank you for the experience!

    So fun to drive around...

    Ginnie_H, Mar 2025
    So fun to drive around Osaka in a kart with a costume! The staff was great ensuring we were safe but still had a great time. Would definitely recommend Japankart!

    A must for a hot summer night

    Cap_G, Dec 2024
    Excellent experience. Would definitely recommend them to anyone who’s interested in this experience. If I was to do this again it would be during the summer at night.

    Amazing!

    Alan_Y, Nov 2024
    Wow! What a ride. You simply cannot beat driving around the streets of Osaka and seeing the sights. What a great way to see the city. I would definitely recommend doing this at night time. The team looked after us really well. This is a must do when in Osaka (and you have your international driving permit with you).

    Unique Experience

    Alaam_A, Oct 2024
    Friendly staff, great experience, convenient location close to public transit. One of the highlights of my trip. Would recommend.

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