All 15 tour operators in Tokyo, mapped.

Street go-karts need the right driving permit

Driving a street go-kart on Tokyo's roads counts as driving a car, so operators ask for a Japanese license or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. A handful of countries, including Germany, France, Switzerland and Taiwan, instead need an official Japanese translation of their home license. An IDP from a country outside that system, or a photo of a license on a phone, will not do. Sort the permit at home before the trip, because it cannot be issued in Japan. Note too that some agencies in this list, such as ヒマラヤ観光開発 and アルパインツアーサービス, sell mountain trips abroad rather than Tokyo tours.

Questions people ask

What are the best tours in Tokyo?

For Asakusa, a rickshaw with えびす屋浅草店 (浅草人力車）　Ebisuya Asakusa Rickshaw Tour. For covering ground, Japan Gray Line Inbound Tour or Tokyo Great Cycling Tour. For something noisy, JAPANKART, permit in hand.

Do I need an international driving permit for go-karting in Tokyo?

Yes, unless you hold a Japanese license. It must be a 1949 Geneva Convention permit, or an official Japanese translation for the few countries that use that route instead.

How many tour operators are there in Tokyo?

NUM's directory maps 15 tour operators in Tokyo, from city guides to street go-kart companies and travel agencies that specialize in trekking abroad.

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