Street Kart runs the highest-rated karting in Shibuya. Two bases, both at 4.9.
The numbers
From the booking pages on 3 September 2026:
| Base | Rating | Reviews | Bookings | Duration | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Kart Shibuya | 4.9 | 409 | 10,000+ | 1 h | English |
| Street Kart Shibuya Annex | 4.9 | 299 | 8,000+ | 1 h | English |
Together, 708 reviews and around 18,000 bookings at 4.9. For comparison, Akiba Kart has far more volume — 1,700 reviews and 60,000+ bookings — at a slightly lower 4.8.
High rating, or high volume. Street Kart is the first; Akiba Kart the second.
What both products are
Guided one-hour tours of the Shibuya area, in English, with the Scramble Crossing named in the route. Costumes are provided.
Guided matters here. You are on public roads in Tokyo traffic, in a vehicle very close to the ground, in a city you do not know. Following a guide is not a nicety.
The licence rule
This is the only thing that actually stops people, and it stops a lot of them.
You need a Japanese driving licence, or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
You cannot use your home licence alone, or an IDP issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, which Japan does not recognise.
IDPs cannot be issued inside Japan. Apply through your own licensing authority before you travel.
On the day, bring the permit, your original home licence and your passport. Operators generally check all three, and one missing document means no ride and, frequently, no refund.
Full detail in go-karts in Shibuya.
Two bases, two addresses
Street Kart Shibuya and Street Kart Shibuya Annex are separate locations. The names are similar enough to confuse.
Kart operators in Shibuya are based in places like Maruyamachō, Jinnan and Higashi — all Shibuya City, none of them next to the Crossing. Check the address of whichever you booked on a map and work out the walk from the station. Slots run back to back, so late arrivals generally cannot be accommodated.
What to wear
An hour with no roof, sitting close to the road.
- Enclosed shoes with a heel — sandals may be refused
- Gloves in winter — the airflow is cold
- Sun protection in summer — a full hour of direct exposure
- Secure glasses and phone — anything dropped at speed is gone
- Travel light — large bags may not be storable
Riding considerately
Street karting in Shibuya has drawn local criticism over noise and driving behaviour. A few things protect the activity’s future:
- Stay with the guide
- Do not film pedestrians while driving
- Obey signals and lane markings
- Avoid late-night products
Where it fits
| Operator | Rating | Reviews | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akiba Kart | 4.8 | 1,700 | Highest volume, well-drilled |
| Street Kart ×2 | 4.9 | 708 combined | Highest rated |
| Shibuya Kart | 4.7 | 673 | EN / JA |
| Monster Kart | 4.7 | 243 | Electric, Shibuya–Harajuku |
All five compared in go-karts in Shibuya.
Sources
Ratings, review counts, booking volumes, durations and languages are the values displayed on the operators’ booking pages on 3 September 2026 and change over time.
Licence requirements derive from Japanese road traffic law and international conventions. Confirm your own position with your licensing authority before travelling. This is not legal advice, and this site is not affiliated with any kart operator.