How Much Does Tokyo Street Karting Cost in 2026?
Tour prices ranked
All prices are per person, USD. All include kart, gasoline, guide, and costume rental.
| Tokyo: Street Kart Experience in Shibuya | Top pickTokyo: Original Street Kart Experience from Akihabara | Tokyo: Flagship 2-Hour Street Go-Kart Tour by Street Kart | Tokyo Go-Karting Experience: Shibuya Crossing with Photos | Tokyo Bay: Scenic Skyline Go-Kart Tour (90 Minutes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56 | $59 | $62 | $78 | $111 |
| Duration | 1 h | 1 h | 2 h | 1 h | 90 min |
| Route | Shibuya Crossing | Akihabara | Tokyo Bay, Rainbow Bridge | Harajuku – Shibuya – Shinjuku | Bay, Ginza, Imperial Palace |
| Rating | 4.9 (1,777) | 5.0 (124) | 4.9 (110) | 4.8 (318) | 4.9 (11) |
| Extras | None listed | Custom kart | Photos included | Photo shoot incl. | Radio, pickup |
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What’s included in every tour
- Street-legal kart and gasoline
- English-speaking guide
- Costume rental (character anime/game costumes)
- Goggles and raincoat (if needed)
- Photos (quality/quantity vary by tour)
What costs extra (and what doesn’t)
Usually included
- Action-cam rental and micro-SD card (Shibuya tour)
- Optional damage insurance (~¥1,000, offered at Shibuya check-in)
- Any food or drinks during the tour
Not included
- Kart and gasoline are always included
- Guide and costume rental are always included
- Raincoats and goggles are always included
Price comparison: per-minute value
The $62 flagship is 2 hours for $62 = $0.52 per minute of actual driving. Compare:
- $56 Shibuya (1 h) = $0.93/min
- $59 Akihabara (1 h) = $0.98/min
- $78 crossing (1 h photo) = $1.30/min
- $111 Kartzilla (90 min) = $1.23/min (but includes radio storytelling and hotel pickup)
Purely on driving time, the flagship at $62 is the cheapest per minute. But Kartzilla’s 90 minutes with two-way radio and hotel pickup justify the premium. Shibuya and Akihabara are quick afternoon spins.
The hidden cost: your IDP
Getting an International Driving Permit at home costs around $20 USD / £5.50 GBP. That is your only pre-trip cost. Do not show up without it — you will have no refund and no tour.
When to book for the best rates
Book 2–3 days ahead through GetYourGuide for free cancellation. Prices are the same whether you book now or a few days out, but availability fills up in peak season (cherry blossom, Golden Week, October).
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Tokyo street-kart tour?
The $56 Shibuya tour is the lowest price for 1 hour. But the $62 flagship (2 hours, Rainbow Bridge) is cheaper per minute of driving: $0.52/min vs. $0.93/min for Shibuya.
Is the $111 Kartzilla tour worth the price?
If you want 90 minutes instead of 1 hour, plus live radio storytelling from the guide and hotel pickup to the facility, yes. Otherwise, the $62 flagship is better value.
What extra costs should I expect?
Optional: action-cam rental (Shibuya), ¥1,000 damage insurance (sometimes offered at check-in), and food/drinks. Everything else — kart, gas, costume, photos, raincoat, goggles — is included.
Do I have to pay for an action camera?
Only on the Shibuya tour, and only if you want it. The flagship tour includes photos taken by the guide. The crossing tour includes a professional photo shoot.
Do I need to tip my guide?
No. Tipping is not done in Japan. Your guide is paid by the operator. The price you book is what you pay.