Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Shinagawa Shop

2 h
About this activity
Once you arrive at the shop, please check in, stating your name and reservation time and present your international driver’s permit and passport. Once the validity of the international driver's permit is confirmed, you will be handed the "terms and conditions" and waiver to sign. Upon signature, please hand the waiver to a staff and choose a costume. All customers wear the costumes over their clothing so there is no changing room but there are lockers for your personal belongings. Once all the participants are ready, you will be briefed on how to operate the karts and lecture you on safety precautions. After the lecture, you will hop in a kart and turn on the engine. Once all engines are running, the Guide will lead the group on to the tour. Once you leave the shop, the excitement begins. As long as you know how to drive a regular car, handling a kart is not so difficult. Just make sure to keep up with the guide because 2 to 3 hours is definitely not enough time to see all of Tokyo. You will not only see but drive on the Rainbow Bridge, drive by the Tokyo Tower, drive through the Roppongi Area, and stop right in front of the famous Shibuya Crossing. The Japanese locals will wave at you, greet you with a big smile, and take pictures of you. A warm welcome you know you can’t receive just by walking down the street. You will have a short break in the middle of the tour.
Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Costume rental
  • Kart and helmet rental
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Full Coverage Insurance (please pay 500 yen/non refundable at the shop)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: All drivers are required to have one of the following valid documents in order to participate in this tour: 1) International Driving Permits [IDP] 2) SOFA Driving License for US Forces Japan 3) Japanese Driver's License
  • The International Driving Permits that Japan will allow is the 1949 Geneva Act. Each country has its own assigned agent (usually a major roadside service company) that is allowed to issue a 1949 Geneva Act on Road and Traffic regulated Driving Permit. There are no agents that will issue a 1949 Geneva Act International Driving Permit over the Internet. Also, the International Driving Permit is a booklet and must have the word 1949 Geneva, or the date of the actual convention, **Be AWARE of non-official permits that easily sends you a digital permit for a high price!!!**
  • Official International Driving Permits ALWAYS: only have 5 Categories (A,B,C,D,E) ; have an issue date written or stamped ; ONLY valid for 1 YEAR. (Feel free to ask us if you need help identifying your proper permit or check out our Homepage.)
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • TO BOOK (No Instant Booking) : ① Inform us WHICH COUNTRY issued all participant’s domestic driver's licenses. ② You will also need to send us a photo copy of the valid permit cover so we can make sure you have the correct one. *We would hate to have you disappointed only to find out at the shop that your permit is not valid.*
  • We do not recommend long skirts, dresses or capes. You may be required to change into a costume in such case.
  • We recommend closed toe and comfortable footwear such as sneakers. *No flip flops or sandals with no ankle support.*
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
75% Original
30%
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