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Akihabara Go-Karting + Guided Anime & Gaming Tour
Product code 13441P470
From
From JPY 34,000
Dates
May 26, 2026 to Dec 25, 2026
Start times
4:00 PM
Travelers
Adult ages 18-80
Options
Akihabara Go-Karting + Guided Anime & Gaming Tour
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From JPY 34,000
Akihabara Go-Karting + Guided Anime & Gaming Tour





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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Begin your adventure with a 1-hour guided walking tour led by an expert in Akihabara's unique subculture. Visit must-see anime shops, gaming stores, hobby retailers, and hidden gems that many visitors miss, while your guide shares the history of video games and the influence gaming has had on Japanese society and pop culture. After exploring the district, it's time to step into the world of gaming yourself. Enjoy a thrilling 1-hour go-kart ride through Akihabara as the city transforms from day to night. Drive past glowing anime billboards, arcades, and neon-lit streets for an unforgettable Tokyo experience. Perfect for anime fans, gamers, and travelers seeking a one-of-a-kind Tokyo experience.
Overview
Begin your adventure with a 1-hour guided walking tour led by an expert in Akihabara's unique subculture. Visit must-see anime shops, gaming stores, hobby retailers, and hidden gems that many visitors miss, while your guide shares the history of video games and the influence gaming has had on Japanese society and pop culture. After exploring the district, it's time to step into the world of gaming yourself. Enjoy a thrilling 1-hour go-kart ride through Akihabara as the city transforms from day to night. Drive past glowing anime billboards, arcades, and neon-lit streets for an unforgettable Tokyo experience. Perfect for anime fans, gamers, and travelers seeking a one-of-a-kind Tokyo experience.
What's Included
Included
Insurance Fee (For Go-kart Part)
Exclusive Tour Through Akihabara - The Otaku Holy Grail
Go-kart Rental (One Hour)
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal purchases (play fees at game centers, omikuji at Kanda Myojin, etc)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
JR Akihabara Station, Central Gate
End point
JR Akihabara Station, Central Gate
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Driver’s licenses which permit driving of automobiles in Japan are as follows, and please bring one of them to the venue:
Other
Japanese Driver's License: Driver's licenses issued by public safety commissions in Japan.
Other
International Driving Permit + Passport: International driving permits issued by a certifying body in one of the signatory countries /territories of the Geneva Convention based on the format of the Geneva Convention. Must be able to present passport at the same time. (International driving permit acquired from signatory countries to theParis Convention (1926), the Washington Convention (1943) or the Vienna Convention (1968) are not recognized.)
Other
Foreign Driver’s License (only from the following approved countries) + its Japanese Translation + Passport: Only applicable to driver's licenses issued in Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Slovenia, Monaco, or Taiwan, along with a Japanese translation of the license (Note: Must be able to present passport at the same time). ・Japanese translation of the driver's license must be issued by the respective country’s embassy or consulate in Japan or by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF). ・For Taiwanese licenses, a Japanese translation of the driver's license must be issued by the JAF or the East Asia Relations Commission. ・Foreign driver's licenses are valid for driving in Japan for one (1) year from the date of landing in Japan(confirmed by the immigration stamp in the passport showing the date of landing in Japan) or until the expiration date of the foreign license, whichever is earlier. However, persons on the basic resident register who leave Japan and subsequently re-enter the country within less than three (3) months, will not have their re-entry date considered as their date of landing (the start date for driving eligibility in Japan).
Other
SOFA driver's license(USFJ)(Note: Military ID Military Drivers License are NOT acceptable.)
Other
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**Please make sure you bring the appropriate documentations listed above ~ depending on your nationality and present it upon check-in. If you cannot present the required documentation at check-in, you will not be able to participate in this experience, and NO REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED.
Other
Minimum age is 18 years. Height restriction: must be 150cm to 185cm(4ft 11in to 6ft 1in), and your weight need to be less than 100kg(220lb7oz).
Other
Wearing high heels, etc. is not recommended
Other
Please come to the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the starting time. You will have about 15 to 20-minute mandatory lecture regarding safety issues before going on the road.
Other
We can accommodate up to 7 or 8 persons for each time slot. All karts are for 1 person. There are no multi-person karts.
Other
If you will be late, we can not wait for you since there is another guest. Also we can not refund.
Other
Please make sure to have the correct international driving license / permit. If you are not sure if your license works in Japan, please send us a copy of it so we can check for you.
Other
In case the go-kart event cannot be conducted due to weather conditions such as rain, we will refund 7,000 yen in Japanese currency.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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