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Tokyo Shibuya Go-Kart Experience! Monster-Kart ※IDP Required

Tokyo, Japan
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Cart leading guide
    • Cart rental fee
    • All fees and taxes
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    • food and drinks
    • tip

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • LouisIIIビル
      3-chōme-61-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan

      The car is parked on the first floor of the building, so please ask the staff.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • All participants are required to possess a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in accordance with the 1949 Geneva Convention by an officially authorized organization in their home country in order to drive in Japan.
    • Driving licenses issued by countries not covered under the 1949 Geneva Convention (such as China, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are not valid for driving in Japan.
    • Participants with a driver's license issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco must obtain an official Japanese translation of their license from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) instead of an IDP.
    • All participants must carry a physical International Driving Permit (or for the exceptional countries listed above, a physical domestic license along with the official Japanese translation) and a physical passport at all times.
    • US Military personnel may use their SOFA permit or US state license + Active Duty Military ID.
    • US/Canada/Australia: IDP must be in booklet form (A–E classification). Present IDP, original license, and passport.
    • India: IDP must be issued by Automobile Association of Western, Upper, Eastern, or Southern India (booklet form, A–E). Present IDP, original license, and passport.
    • Special Route on October 31 – HalloweenDue to Halloween traffic restrictions in Shibuya, tours starting after 3:00 PM will not pass Shibuya Scramble Crossing on the regular 60-minute course (Harajuku – Shinjuku – Shibuya).These tours will instead run as a special Tokyo Tower course (60 minutes), usually part of our 90-minute route.
    • Please join at the time you selected. Arrive 30 minutes before your departure.Late arrivals or no-shows will not be refunded.
    • Invalid or expired permits/licenses will prevent participation, and no refund will be given.
    • Any delay or forgotten documents (International Driving Permit, Japanese translation, passport, etc.) that prevent participation will incur a rescheduling fee of 2,000 JPY per person.
    • Booking confirmation will be sent within 48 hours. Contact support if not received.
    • Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the activity.

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    3.9
    based on 11 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Simply amazing!!

    Timothy_N, Jun 2026
    I was shocked at how much fun we had doing this. I really thought it would be a special (less traveled) roads through parts of the city. It was not. We drove on some quite busy street and the go karts were quite fast. We did go through one tunnel and that was crazy. I would do this tout again for sure.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you for your review. We do our best to show you the best parts of the city as well as provide a exciting and safe ride! We hope to see you again in the future.

    Go-Kart Experience

    TracyThomas, May 2026
    James was an outstanding tour guide. I was already excited about the go-kart experience, he made it so much better. James has an amazing personality, friendly, funny, and welcoming. Now to the ride. Because the roads were not crowded, we were about to drive 50 mph giving us a little thrill. We saw a lot of key points and ended the experience driving up a small winding road. 10/10

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you for your kind words. James would be very happy to hear your comments. We try our best to provide a fun and safe experience for all our participants. It was also a pleasure taking you on tour!

    When in Tokyo...

    Deidra_C, May 2026
    There is not enough great things that I can say about this experience! We were called and notified that we would need to change our time to later in the evening well in advance. We loved this option because it gave us more time to shop. Lol 🤭 Upon arrival, the team was so hospitable, efficient and kind. From the check-in process to the farewell, they made sure we were safe, our experience was captured well through photos and videos and that we had fun. We were the last group of the night, and if the team was tired...you would never know it because their professionalism was extremely high and they treated us with the same amount of enthusiasm as I assume they would've the 9am participants. Thank you, to the team. You gave us 4 Washington, DC girls a memorable experience we will never forget. May your business continue to thrive!

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you for your kind words! We had a pleasure taking you all around the city. You guys had great energy and everyone's driving skills were top notch. We are glad we were able to make a memorable experience for you all and will continue to do our best to provide fun and safe tours for everyone. Hope to see you again in the future.

    Unsafe and unapologetic

    Natalie_M, Mar 2026
    Unsafe and unapologetic- I had the worst experience of my entire Japan trip- an otherwise amazing experience filled with laughter and kindness. First, I want to say that the female tour guide was lovely—friendly and professional. Unfortunately, that was the only positive part of the experience. The go-kart I was assigned (vehicle 2007) was clearly unsafe. It was extremely unstable and constantly swerved from left to right, making it very difficult to control. This is especially dangerous given that you are driving on public roads alongside cars and pedestrians. I spent the entire tour feeling anxious rather than enjoying the experience. What’s even more troubling is that when I raised the issue, one of the male guides casually said, “yes, that’s the shaky one,” which clearly indicates the company was already aware that this kart had a mechanical problem. Despite this, they still allowed customers to use it. After the tour, I raised my concerns and requested some form of compensation, as the experience was not enjoyable due and unsafe. The company refused. In fact the owner refused to provide his name, did not apologize, and dismissed the situation by saying that from his perspective the tour was completed, it was therefore “successful.” When I pointed out that it was only “successful” because I managed to avoid an accident, he simply agreed—showing a complete lack of responsibility and customer care. Even more concerning, as I was leaving, I noticed that the same faulty vehicle was not removed from use for the next group. I had to personally warn another customer not to get into it. This experience showed a serious disregard for customer safety and very poor customer service. I cannot recommend this company to anyone.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you for your review. We are truly sorry to hear that you felt that way during the tour. Safety is our highest priority and we take concerns like yours very seriously. We also encourage customers to inform our guides immediately if they notice anything unusual during the ride, so that we can promptly assess the situation and take appropriate action to ensure everyone's safety. We regret if any comment made by our staff came across as dismissive. We will continue to guide our team to communicate more clearly and sensitively in all situations. We want to assure you that any vehicle suspected of having an issue is checked thoroughly before use again. We also thank you for bring this to our attention and sincerely apologize for the discomfort and frustration you experienced.

    Get IDP prior to leaving for Japan.

    Leigh_M, Mar 2026
    Make sure you get your IDP (international Driver/ing Permit) before you leave your country of origin. If you’re already in Japan and don’t have an IDP, DO NOT BOOK. Heaps of websites will tell you how to get an IDP in Japan. You can’t. Otherwise, monster carts was very hospitable and gave me two t-shirts for my troubles.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you so much for your understanding. We hope to take you on tour next time you visit and show you around the city. Hope to see you again soon.

    Karting with friend

    Leo_F, Sep 2025
    Amazing experience, guide was super helpful. So much fun. We drove in traffic and around the city. Couldn’t recommend more.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you for your warm review. We will continue our best to create unforgettable memories for all our participants. Hope to see you again soon.

    Go kart fun

    Fay_J, Sep 2025
    This experience was a lot of fun. Hara and his team make sure we understand how to ride the go kart guided us through the streets of Tokyo. The ride was a lot of fun. We felt very safe riding the cars as Hara and his partner were driving with us. They took their time and made sure this was a fabulous experience. I highly recommend anyone visiting Tokyo to take this tour as it will be one of the best experiences you will have. Thank you ❤️

    Amazing experience

    Sanjeev_H, Jul 2025
    Amazing !!! Must do it Our guide Newt was the best !! Very friendly and made sure we had a great time He took awesome videos and pics of our family while driving on the hustling bustling Tokyo streets

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