A new adventure begins from the valleys between buildings overlooking
Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing. Racing through Shibuya, the world-renowned
epicenter of fashion and culture, in state-of-the-art go-karts. This
isn’t just sightseeing – it’s the ultimate urban adventure experiencing
Tokyo’s cutting edge.
From dawn’s mist-wrapped Shibuya to the neon-lit midnight hours, feel
the pulse of this 24-hour sleepless city with your whole body while
weaving your own unique Shibuya story. Embark now on a journey to
discover new charms of Shibuya never visible from ground level.
The Infinite
Possibilities of Shibuya
Shibuya underwent massive transformation during the 1964 Tokyo
Olympics and has continued running at the forefront of every era since.
Once known as the youth district, it has evolved into an international
city captivating visitors from around the world. Also known as “Bit
Valley” for its IT company concentration, startups continuously generate
new innovations here.
Shibuya Go-Kart was born as the most dynamic way to experience this
ever-evolving city’s appeal. Not just touring tourist spots, but feeling
the city’s energy and creativity firsthand, becoming part of it
yourself. This is the new form of urban experience we provide.
Shibuya’s cityscape changes daily as if alive. Where construction was
happening yesterday, a new café opens today, and next week brings yet
another landscape. This speed of change matches perfectly with
go-karting’s sense of speed, creating an even more stimulating
experience.
Fusion of Technology and
Entertainment
Shibuya Go-Kart vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge IoT
technology. Beyond GPS navigation systems, they acquire real-time city
information and guide you to the hottest spots of the moment. SNS-linked
features automatically edit videos and photos during your ride for
immediate sharing.
We also provide new tourism experiences utilizing AR (Augmented
Reality) technology. Wearing special AR goggles, past landscapes and
future visions appear overlaying Shibuya’s streets. What did 1960s
Shibuya look like? What kind of city will it be in 2050? Enjoy
time-transcending travel while rediscovering present Shibuya’s
value.
Furthermore, AI assistants learn personal preferences and suggest
optimal routes. For fashion enthusiasts, the latest boutiques; for food
lovers, trending restaurants; for art fans, hidden galleries. Creating
your personalized Shibuya experience.
Racing Through
Fashion and Culture’s Frontlines
Shibuya is the center of Japan’s fashion culture. From “Fire Street”
on the Harajuku border to “Cat Street,” experience up close where the
latest trends are born. While go-karting, witness street fashion
evolution and sense signs of the next trends.
The course features diverse fashion spots from famous brand flagship
stores to young designers’ small ateliers. Sometimes you’ll pass fashion
models or influencers during shoots. All of Shibuya becomes a giant
runway coloring your ride.
In music culture too, Shibuya plays an important role. Tower Records,
HMV, and numerous live houses. A city where all music genres from J-POP
to underground coexist. Shibuya-originating music matching your mood
flows from the go-kart speakers, creating unity with the city.
Savoring Culinary Diversity
Shibuya’s food culture is truly a microcosm of the world. From
Michelin-starred restaurants to beloved local standing bars, every kind
of cuisine congregates here. Go-kart tours introduce each area’s
distinctive food culture with actual stops to taste possible.
Morning at a long-established Dogenzaka coffee shop for breakfast
set, lunch at Shibuya Hikarie’s latest gourmet floor. Evening chatting
with local regulars at Nonbei Yokocho, dinner with night views from a
skyscraper’s top floor. Enjoying world cuisine in one day is Shibuya’s
unique charm.
Particularly noteworthy are Shibuya’s new food trends. Plant-based
meat burger shops, insect restaurants, complete nutrition cafés –
establishments pioneering future food culture continually open. Touring
by go-kart provides opportunities to contemplate food’s future.
New Ways to Enjoy Nightlife
After sunset, Shibuya shows another face. Neon signs color the
streets, music leaking from clubs and bars vibrates the night air.
Shibuya Go-Kart night tours are the safest and most exciting way to
enjoy nocturnal Shibuya.
The night view from illuminated Shibuya Sky is like a jewelry box.
The sensation of racing through that brilliance is a special experience
found nowhere else. Sometimes stopping at late-night ramen shops,
sharing time with local night workers.
Weekends feature special night events. Music tours with guest DJs,
light tours synchronized with projection mapping – highly entertaining
programs make Shibuya nights even more attractive.
Startup and Innovation
Scenes
Shibuya now attracts attention as one of the world’s premier startup
hubs. Global IT companies like Google and Amazon have established bases
here, collaborating with Japanese startups to create new innovations.
Go-kart tours let you see these innovation scenes up close.
Latest office buildings like Shibuya Stream and Scramble Square house
cutting-edge workspaces. While viewing from outside creative spaces like
coworking spaces promoting open innovation and fab labs materializing
ideas, imagine future business forms.
Sometimes passing near startup events or pitch contest venues.
Feeling young entrepreneurs’ enthusiasm provides opportunities to think
about your own career and dreams. Experience the infinite possibilities
Shibuya holds.
Intersection of Art and
Creativity
Shibuya is also an important base for art scenes. From cultural
facilities like Bunkamura and Shibuya PARCO to street corner graffiti
art, diverse expressions coexist. Touring by go-kart lets you encounter
art’s diversity and creativity.
Particularly noteworthy is street art using Shibuya itself as canvas.
Giant murals on construction site barriers, mural art coloring building
walls. These update daily, bringing new discoveries each visit. The
luxury of appreciating artists’ living expressions while riding.
Digital art exhibitions using VR and AR are also increasing. Virtual
artworks appearing to overlay actual cityscapes blur boundaries between
reality and fiction, providing new aesthetic experiences. Enjoy
Shibuya’s unique expressions where technology and art fuse.
Sustainability Initiatives
Shibuya Go-Kart aims for environmentally conscious sustainable
tourism. All vehicles are electric, achieving zero CO2 emissions.
Charging uses renewable energy within Shibuya Ward for carbon-neutral
operations.
Tour stops prioritize establishments with environmental initiatives.
Introducing sustainable options like plastic-free cafés and restaurants
working on food loss reduction. Providing opportunities to think about
the global environment while enjoying tourism.
Furthermore, part of revenue is donated to Shibuya Ward greening
projects. Supporting activities to increase greenery in the concrete
jungle. Participants can indirectly contribute to Shibuya’s
environmental improvement.
Community Connections
Shibuya Go-Kart values connections with local communities. Through
cooperation with local shopping districts, we aim to be loved by
residents, not just tourists. Actively participating in regular local
events, contributing to Shibuya’s urban development.
We also conduct exchange programs with Shibuya workers. Offering
refresh tours for office workers, inspiration tours for creators –
services meeting needs of those active in Shibuya.
Educational partnerships with local schools provide traffic safety
and environmental education opportunities for children. Activities
conveying Shibuya’s charm and possibilities to youth who will lead the
next generation.
Challenges Toward the Future
Shibuya Go-Kart continues new challenges. Plans for tours connecting
real-time worldwide using 5G ultra-high-speed data communication. The
day when you can share Shibuya experiences simultaneously with overseas
friends and family is near.
Also scheduled to participate in autonomous driving technology
trials. In the future, AI may automatically select optimal routes,
allowing participants to focus more on sightseeing. Tourism experiences
evolve with technological advancement.
Furthermore, metaverse collaboration is envisioned. Creating entirely
new dimensional urban experiences traveling between real and virtual
Shibuya. Proposing completely new tourism forms transcending physical
limitations.
Shibuya constantly changes and evolves. Experiencing that change’s
forefront from go-karting’s new perspective. It’s an adventure expanding
your own possibilities beyond mere tourism. Now, open the door to the
future with Shibuya Go-Kart. Your life-changing experience begins
here.
