Akiba Kart Osaka
Akiba Kart Osaka
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Akiba Kart Osaka is a go-karting service that offers you to explore Osaka by driving go-kart on the public road with different kinds of costumes!
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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2024
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amazinggraze
Singapore8 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It was great fun!! Would definitely want to try again the next time! However we will strongly suggest to add stronger safeguards to prevent a situation when some drivers are unable to catch up with the rest. This happened to me and my wife. She had trouble controlling the kart settings but it’s not the company’s fault. My wife’s kart stalled halfway on the road. and we were separated from the rest of the group. Nobody knew we were lost, we eventually drove to a quiet lane to get help. But it was tough because there isn’t a hotline to call when one’s in trouble. We tried calling the company’s main line but it was after office hours and nobody picked the call. The voice recording was in Japanese and we could not understand a word of it anyway.
Moving forward we suggest the following safeguards:
1. In case of emergency, everyone must know how to contact the group leader.
2. Besides assigning a staff to be a front leading the way, there should be another staff performing as a last man to ensure no one gets lost.
Nonetheless, we had lots of fun and are grateful to Susumo for coming to our rescue. Thank you! :)
Moving forward we suggest the following safeguards:
1. In case of emergency, everyone must know how to contact the group leader.
2. Besides assigning a staff to be a front leading the way, there should be another staff performing as a last man to ensure no one gets lost.
Nonetheless, we had lots of fun and are grateful to Susumo for coming to our rescue. Thank you! :)
Written October 3, 2023
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David T
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
An amazing experience, got to quickly dash through the city in costumes. Hank and sandy were amazing guides would highly recommend for anyone who is looking for some fun. I would suggest if you can, book in advance to secure the 2 hour slot as 1 hour goes by quickly and you’ll get to see the city at night
Written April 13, 2023
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Tara B
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
We took the 2-hour Osaka go kart tour, and it was so much more fun than I could ever have imagined! Riding through the busy streets of Osaka with the wind in your hair, dressed in costume, with kids and adults alike waving at you as if you are some sort of celebrity was just surreal. Cruising down some hills I literally found myself involuntarily yelling “yahoo!” as if I were Mario in a game of Kart. Who does that?? I can’t recommend this tour enough. Our guides Sandy and Marion were fun, informative, and also helped us feel really safe with their go kart expertise. If you get a chance to go on this tour, for sure DO IT.
Written April 18, 2023
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Rohanna I
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia25 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
My location for the go karting was changed by the original provider. Wayfinding via subway train to Akiba was smooth, provided you know how to go about. I reached earlier, and have a good company by the Akiba team. Few of the other riders were late and I have a good one to one an hour session accompanied by Lawrence. The whole journey ride was fantastic and the best is doing the go karting on Osaka busy road and not on track. Would highly recommend this activity when in Japan. I am doing my 11 days Chasing Autumn trip at selected places and stop for two days for Osaka/Kyoto. My rate for this is 10/10.
Written December 1, 2023
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William F
Neston5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Booked through GetYourGuide, not made clear that just an international driving license and passport are not enough and that an application needs to be made before entering japan for a permit.
Turned up and there wasn't even any karts out so this was obviously expected.
Getyourguide refused a refund and even refused to refund the additional hour we had purchased,
Turned up and there wasn't even any karts out so this was obviously expected.
Getyourguide refused a refund and even refused to refund the additional hour we had purchased,
Written October 4, 2023
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Shira golani
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Great experience. Completely worth the money! You get a long tour with an experienced guide, our guide was Sandy and he was an absolute bliss. The drive is in a high speed and very exciting and it feels like you're driving for a really long time, in a good way. I recommend doing this while in osaka
Written April 18, 2023
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Ben J
8 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
What an experience. Went at 6pm for 2hrs, got to see parts of the city in daylight, dusk and then see the city come alive at night with all the neon signs. Gaby and Edu were brilliant, they drove us around all the best parts of the city, showing the traditional landmarks and then some brilliantly lit up streets. The best part of the experience was definitely Dontonburi, looking down the river with all the signs on full show. Would love to do this again, highly recommend. Gaby and Edu took plenty of photos of both the group and us individually.
Written May 2, 2023
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Erin T
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
If you have the option book the 2 hour tour!
It went super fast and was so fun - we had Taka as our guide and he hops out and takes so many photos of everyone would recommend to anyone who’s wanting to do it
You get really comfortable driving after the first 5 minutes aswell!!
It went super fast and was so fun - we had Taka as our guide and he hops out and takes so many photos of everyone would recommend to anyone who’s wanting to do it
You get really comfortable driving after the first 5 minutes aswell!!
Written April 4, 2023
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Hooi
4 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Such an epic & one of a kind experience! Making our trip even more happening!! Wearing a costume caught a lot of passerby’s attention too. We were greeted and cheered as if we were in some kind of race LOL!! Thanks Gaby & Marin for their enthusiasm and for guiding us the entire kart tour. Is a whole new level of experience that can’t be experienced in my country!
Written May 10, 2023
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Ben H
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
THIS WAS FANTASTIC. I was a little skeptical at first but Tom and Hank made the experience great. . If you want to see a lot of Osaka they take into consideration what you want to see. There is no talking about different parts because you’re driving a go cart through the city! They go through the back alleys and the main drags of the city so you get a taste of everything. The people on the streets take pictures of you while you drive and have almost as much fun as you have!
Written April 20, 2023
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I booked for Osaka when I meant to book for shaboya, how I cancel so I can get a refund? I have tried calling but phone number doesn’t go through and I am unable to go to Osaka bc it is way to far for me
Written September 4, 2024
We are 5 people with United States passports and drivers licenses. It that ok?
Written July 6, 2024
going next month and would love to do this, I weigh 260 pounds, will I still be able to ride the go karts?
Written January 28, 2024
I have a reservation today, however it’s predicted to rain. Can I reschedule?
Written March 21, 2023
Are there any height limitations, or its alright as long as a person can reach the pedals?
Written December 16, 2019
I am 6'1 and i fit but had the seat all the way back. I believe there is a height restriction though. From my booking it said "All participants must be between 150cm to 190cm Recommended weight: under 100 kg and less" Hope this helps
Written December 19, 2019
Hi this is Zhen Qi who went to the go kart experience on 12 nov 6pm. I return back to my accommodation but the photos were gone from messenger, could you please send the photos again to my messenger again?
Written November 16, 2019
Hi..what is the best time for the riding on end of Oct 2019, autumn. Thanks
Written September 14, 2019
Hi, no notifications showed so sorry for the late reply. I’m not sure on the best time as it’s my first time there myself, but the night shots on the page look gorgeous! Think that will be an interesting experience I’ll go for on my next visit(:
Written October 9, 2019
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