Osaka Street Go-Kart Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise through Osaka's neon-lit streets
- Pass by iconic landmarks like Osaka Castle
- Experience the thrill of street racing
- Enjoy a guided tour with local insights
- Capture memorable photos in unique costumes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Go-Kart rental
- Helmet and safety gear
- Guided tour with English-speaking guide
- Insurance coverage
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade and the surrounding Shinsaibashi area is Osaka's premiere shopping center. Approximately 600 m long, this area is unique as it combines chain retail stores and trendy boutiques with expensive department stores and top designer fashion labels.
Pass by: It is a popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination. At night it is lit by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs, including the famous Glico Running Man sign and Kani Doraku crab sign.
Pass by: Known as an entertainment and shopping district, hosts many of the city's most popular bars, restaurants, nightclubs, arcades, and pachinko parlors.
Pass by: Lively center of Osaka with neighborhood influenced by Western culture. Art, Street Food, Vintage atmosphere lights up this area.
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance
- Be aware of local traffic regulations and follow the guide's instructions
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
- Bring a valid driver's license or international driving permit
- Ensure you have a fully charged mobile phone for navigation
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- **ALL GROUP BOOKINGS SHOULD AVOID BOOKING INDIVIDUALLY as there will be no guarantee that you can join together.
- ALL Participants will need an International Driving Permit issued in the format of the 1949 Geneva Convention from a government authorized association to drive in Japan. • EXCEPT participants with licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, or Monaco will need to obtain a Japanese translation of their license from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)
- Drivers' licenses issued by countries not covered by the 1949 Geneva Convention (such as China, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, etc.) are not permitted to drive in Japan
- Participants must carry their physical International Driving Permit (or for exceptional countries listed above that requires a Japanese translation, the physical domestic license + official translation) and physical passport
- Wear flat closed footwear, Do not wear no long flowy skirts or dress.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- **ATTENTION: If your group is more than 6 drivers, your group will split into 2 smaller groups with a guide leading each group.
Traveler reviews
Best fun Go-Karting EVER
Allow extra for insurance, ¥1000 Listen to the instructor, and you will have the time of your life 🙏 If you're lucky to have a good group of drivers and Ginga as your instructor you will have a blast 🤙🤙
Highlight in Osaka
I only booked this tour because my husband really wanted to ride go karts. I was not really looking forward to it and thought it was going to be lame. I was so wrong! This was such a blast. The karts get up to about 60km/h! I also had been a bit nervous about driving on the crazy streets and the opposite side of the road that I’m used to but it was so safe! The guide also changes the position so you can drive at the front for part of it and he takes the greatest photos which they air drop you for free! (I’m so used to tours in North America charging extra for this). It was also fun to dress up in the costume (there is a laundry machine on the waiting room that was running when we were there and everything smelt so clean). The route we took brought us by the tower which looked so cool at night! You should definitely book this!!
Super fun!
It was such fun experience! The service it was great, patient and took so many photos of us/the group. We’ll definitely do it again next time visiting Japan.
Fun day in Osaka
Fantastic fun experience, I was quite apprehensive before the trip, but the friendly staff, the training video put me at ease. Driving through the city wearing crazy costumes, (not compulsory) was hilarious and people smiled and waved as we drove past. Our guide was brilliant and took loads of photos.
Awesome street karting in Japan!
This tour was one of the highlights from our trip to Japan! The instructions were easily to follow both prior to and during the event. We loved getting to drive through the city, and our tour guide was awesome in pointing things out along the way and explaining the different areas of the city. Another plus was that our tour guide took pictures of us and the group and shared them with us immediately after. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!