5 Go-Kart Tours in Osaka, Priced and Compared

1.Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,658 reviews · from $46Our pick

Drive a single-person go-kart through Osaka with a guide, wearing a borrowed costume if you like. The roughly one-hour route includes areas such as Namba and Dotonbori, with Tsutenkaku Tower among the sights. Kart, fuel, costume and insurance are included. You must meet Japan’s driving-license rules, and the tour may be canceled in heavy rain.

“This was the best go kart experience I had! The guide took pics of us and VIDEO as well! He took us through amazing routes and we had so much fun! I def recommend!”

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2.Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Osaka Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · from $43Best value

Drive a single-seat street kart through Osaka’s central districts, following a guide who handles the route and keeps the group together. A costume rental and kart are included, and guides such as Ginga, Sharon, and Miyu have helped make the ride fun and photo-friendly. Expect real city traffic, not a closed track, and bring the correct Japanese driving documents.

“Street Karting in Osaka was an amazing experience! The entire staff was really nice but especially our guide. She took great pictures, pointed out areas and attractions we were passing and even told me about the city and other things that might be worth trying. The go karting itself was also incredibly fun, especially going on the faster roads and waving to people in the streets. I plan to book again whenever I visit Osaka next!”

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3.Guided Go Karting Tour in a Funny Costume

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 247 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Starting near Namba, this one-hour guided ride takes you through areas such as America-mura, Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku in a road-legal go-kart. Choose a costume, follow an English- or Japanese-speaking guide, and let the guide take photos along the way. The group is limited to six, but you need the correct international driving permit to take part.

“Fantastic!! Our Guide Axel guided us safely through so many different roads. We enjoyed our costumes and the cheering crowds along the ride. Thank you also for the super nice pictures Axel! Just make sure that you organize the translated driving license papers before you go on holidays - you can print them in almost every 7-eleven stores in Osaka. (In our case we had to, because coming from CH.) Overall: book the Go-Kart tour and enjoy the ride!!”

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4.Go Kart Tour on Osaka Streets with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Drive a customized go-kart through Osaka with an English-speaking guide, a lead car ahead and a support car behind. The 90-minute route passes Tsutenkaku, Shinsekai, Abeno Harukas, Osaka Castle, Midosuji, America-mura and Namba Station, with a pause for photos. Costumes, safety briefing and kart use are included. Bring the correct Japanese driving documents.

“A ton of fun! Well organized, friendly operators, would recommend!”

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5.Official Japan Go-Kart Through Osaka Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $65

Spend about two hours driving a go-kart through Osaka with a guide leading the way. The route passes Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai, Osaka Castle, Midosuji, Amerikamura and Dotonbori. Go-karts, costumes, fuel and a safety briefing are included. Bring the correct Japanese driving documents: the rules are strict, and missing paperwork means you cannot join.

“Wow! What a ride. You simply cannot beat driving around the streets of Osaka and seeing the sights. What a great way to see the city. I would definitely recommend doing this at night time. The team looked after us really well. This is a must do when in Osaka (and you have your international driving permit with you).”

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