Street Go Karting in Okinawa

Weave through downtown Okinawa traffic on a custom-made go-kart dressed up as your favorite cartoon character. Choose either a 1-hour or a 2-hour tour with an expert guide who speaks both English and Japanese. Race down the beautiful streets and click pictures of magnificent landmarks. 

Learn the Basics of Go-Karting

Before you head out, understand the mechanics of your custom go-kart and its basic controls from your guide. Keep your international driver's permit or Japanese driver's license handy.

Pick out Your Favourite Costume

Pick a costume based on your favorite cartoon character. You can even bring your own costume that adheres to Japanese laws. Get ready to zoom through the streets of Naha City Higashicho, Naha Airport, Kokusai Street, and more. Be prepared to become the center of attention from the delighted onlookers; make sure you pose for a great photo!

Know before you go

Important information

You must have original hardcopies of all three documents:

• Driving license from your country of origin (no temporary or paper licenses).

• International Driving Permit (IDP) issued under the Geneva Convention 1949 (must be issued in your own country by an officially registered authority).

• Passport

Important notes on IDPs:

• IDPs must be issued by an approved organization in your country (e.g., AAA in the US, CAA in Canada).

• Vienna Convention 1968 IDPs are NOT accepted in Japan.

• The IDP must be in booklet form, not a digital or paper format.

• If you cannot present a hard copy of your IDP on the day of the activity, you cannot participate and will not receive a refund.

• Visitors must obtain the IDP before traveling—you cannot get a valid IDP in Japan.

• It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they have valid documents. Failure to do so will result in denial of participation without a refund.

Visitors from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco, Taiwan, and Estonia, you must provide:

• Driving license from your country of origin (no temporary or paper licenses).

• Official Japanese translation of your license, issued by JAF (Japan Automobile Federation)

• Passport

US Military Personnel, you may drive using:

• SOFA License (USFJ Form 4EJ).

• OR a Combination of Active Military ID and State-Side Driver’s License.

• Visitors from China, Brazil, and Indonesia cannot drive in Japan, as these countries are not part of the 1949 Geneva Convention.

What’s not allowed

• Guests must be 18 years or older to join this experience.

• Pregnant women and those with back or neck issues should avoid this activity for safety reasons.

• Flip-flops, sandals, and high heels are not allowed for safety purposes.