Race Through Tokyo’s Best Scenic Spots! The Ultimate Street Kart Sightseeing Route
If you’re visiting Tokyo, regular sightseeing just isn’t enough! Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge—did you know you can see all these amazing spots while actually driving? Hop on a street kart and feel Tokyo’s atmosphere with your whole body in a way buses and trains just can’t deliver. Skip the crowded sidewalks and cruise through Tokyo’s famous landmarks with the wind in your hair. If this is your first time in this city, I honestly can’t think of a more exciting way to experience it!
Why Street Kart Is Perfect for Tokyo Sightseeing
Since Tokyo is mainly navigated by train, you surprisingly don’t get many chances to enjoy the street-level scenery. You transfer between subway lines and suddenly realize you haven’t seen anything between the stations—my friends from Brazil say this happens to them all the time. But with a street kart, the journey itself becomes the sightseeing. You can gaze up at Tokyo Tower while waiting at a red light, or catch your breath at Odaiba’s night view while crossing Rainbow Bridge.
A guide leads the way, so there’s zero worry about getting lost. All my foreign friends say “Even without speaking Japanese, we became friends with the guides through smiles and gestures!” Street Kart guides are trained specifically for international drivers, so you can enjoy yourself without any language barrier stress.
The Scenic Route Starting from Tokyo Tower
When it comes to classic Tokyo sightseeing, Tokyo Tower is a must. Built in 1958, this bright red tower is still beloved as a symbol of Tokyo. As you approach in your street kart, the viewing angle is something special. The low ride height gives you a more dramatic perspective than you’d get from a regular car—the tower really jumps out at you.
From Tokyo Tower, you’ll pass by Zojoji Temple and weave through the downtown skyscraper district toward Ginza. At the Ginza 4-chome intersection, dazzling shop neon lights reflect off the pavement, showing completely different faces during day and night. This atmosphere is just incredible! São Paulo gets pretty lively at night too, but Tokyo’s refined sparkle is on another level.
Feel Tokyo’s Energy in Shibuya and Harajuku
Shibuya Scramble Crossing is an absolute must-see for first-time visitors. When the light turns green and thousands of people cross the intersection at once—it’s simply breathtaking. Driving your street kart right past this intersection, you can feel that wave of human energy up close. It’s a moment everyone should experience at least once in their life.
Harajuku’s Takeshita Street is a young people’s paradise with colorful shops lining narrow alleyways. When you pass nearby in your street kart, you might get waves from young people dressed in cute fashion. This friendly vibe that transcends nationality—it really captures what makes Tokyo so great.
Claim the Rainbow Bridge View All for Yourself
The Rainbow Bridge heading to Odaiba is especially recommended from late afternoon into the evening. Feeling the sea breeze while taking in the panoramic view of Tokyo Bay is beyond words. Coastal drives in Brazil are amazing too, but Tokyo Bay’s night view has its own unique charm. The lights from the buildings on the opposite shore shimmer on the water’s surface like someone tipped over a jewelry box.
Once you arrive at Odaiba, there are tons of photo spots like the life-size Gundam statue and DiverCity Tokyo. Take a photo with your street kart and you’ve got instant social media gold. When I posted on Instagram, my overseas friends flooded my comments with “What is this!? How do I ride one!?”
Why People Choose Street Kart
Street Kart’s appeal goes beyond just driving on public roads. First, there’s the incredible track record of over 150,000 tours completed and more than 1.34 million tourists served. With over 250 vehicles and an average customer rating of 4.9/5.0, the 20,000+ reviews speak to the quality of this service.
With 6 locations in Tokyo plus Osaka and Okinawa, they cover Japan’s major tourist cities. The website supports 22 languages, making reservations a breeze. Being the industry’s first kart operator with guides trained specifically for international drivers is reassuring for first-timers. Service is provided in English, so not knowing Japanese is no problem at all.
By the way, they don’t provide Mario Kart-related costumes. This is an independent service with no connection to Nintendo or the Mario Kart series whatsoever, but trust me—you’ll still have an absolutely fantastic time. Cruising in your kart with your own style—that’s what Street Kart is all about.
Check Your License Before Booking
To drive a street kart, you need a valid driver’s license. In many cases, you can drive with an international driving permit or licenses from certain countries, but check the details at the official page kart.st. If you confirm beforehand, you can smoothly enjoy your experience on the day.
If you have any concerns about licensing, you can also find detailed information at kart.st. Once you’re all prepared, all that’s left is to look forward to the day!
Discover a New Side of Tokyo
Even classic tourist spots become completely new experiences when you change your perspective. Instead of viewing Tokyo through bus or train windows, cruise through the city in an open-air kart feeling the wind. The energy of people at Shibuya Crossing, the refined sparkle of Ginza, the night view from Rainbow Bridge—everything becomes a special memory.
This experience is just so much fun—all my foreign friends rave that “It was the highlight of our Japan trip!” Booking is easy at kart.st, so definitely give it a try during your Tokyo stay. A whole new Tokyo is waiting to meet you!
Costume Information
Our shop does not rent Nintendo or “Mario Kart” related costumes. We only provide costumes that respect intellectual property rights.
