No driver's license required! Experience authentic motorsports empty-handed at Odaiba, Tokyo!

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CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY will open in November 2023.

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Directly connected to Yurikamome Aomi Station! A circuit that can be easily accessed by train

CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY opened in Odaiba, Tokyo in December 2023. CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY is the only circuit within Tokyo's 23 wards, where you can drive rental GO Karts. In fact, it is rare in Japan to have a circuit in the city center. Racing cars that run on circuits often emit loud exhaust noise and exhaust fumes, so circuits are often built in mountainous areas where the impact of such exhaust noise and exhaust fumes is less.

Meanwhile, the GO Karts that can be driven at CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY are electric EV Karts. EV Karts do not emit exhaust noise or fumes, so the circuit can be operated even in the center of Tokyo.

Circuits are often built in mountainous areas, so it takes a long drive to get there, but CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY, located in the city center, can be easily reached by train. It is directly connected to Aomi Station on the Yurikamome Line, which runs from Shinbashi, Tokyo. It is also a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station on the Rinkai Line, which also stops at Shibuya and Shinjuku. The Yurikamome and Rinkai Lines are home to Tokyo Big Sight, Chikakumanrai, Toyosu Market, and teamLab Planets, which are popular among foreigners. That's why CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY is visited by many foreigners who have never driven a kart before and are new to motorsports.

No license required! You can drive a GO Kart at a maximum speed of 60km/h empty-handed!

No driver's license is required to ride the GO Kart at CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY! Anyone who is 150cm tall can ride. The circuit provides all the equipment needed for driving, such as helmets and gloves, so you can come empty-handed. You can casually experience full-scale circuit driving.

GO Karts have a simple structure, with the accelerator on the right and the brake on the left. However, the maximum speed is 60 kilometers per hour, and it is said that the speed feels two or three times faster than that. This is because the seat position of the GO Kart is low, so the driver's line of sight is also low. Driving a GO Kart that runs close to the ground and feels the wind with your whole body allows you to enjoy a sense of speed that you can't feel anywhere else.

Fully equipped facilities for small children and those who are not good at driving to enjoy

Even small children and those who are not good at driving can enjoy CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY.

We have indoor GO Karts for kids between 105cm and 149cm tall. The GO Karts for kids can be remotely controlled to three different speeds, so even small children can ride safely. Our staff will adjust the speed according to your child's level of proficiency. At night, there is a projection mapping performance, so children will never get bored.

In addition, there is a simulator that faithfully reproduces the outdoor course. There are two types of simulators, one for adults and one for children. If you are not good at driving, you can try driving a GO Kart after practicing on the simulator. It is free, so you can practice as many times as you like, and since it is a simulator, it is okay if you crash as many times as you like.

For children or those who are not good at driving, we also recommend two-seater karts. The driver must be over 150cm tall, but passengers can ride at any height. It is often used by parents and children, or couples. Why not enjoy a circuit drive together while feeling the sea breeze of Odaiba!

New formula cars! Photo spots unique to the circuit

Starting in June, the Formula 4 car will be coming to CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY. The F4 is an introductory race for formula cars, which is held in races around the world. You can now see formula cars, which you would normally only be able to see at a circuit, at Odaiba in central Tokyo.

And the podium, which is an indispensable feature of any circuit, is a popular photo spot! Why not stand on the top of the podium, strike a winner's pose, and take a memorable photo?

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CITY CIRCUIT TOKYO BAY is an urban circuit centered on EV (electric) karts that was born in Odaiba, Tokyo. It is the only circuit within Tokyo's 23 wards, and you can enjoy motorsports without having to carry anything. With EV karts that can be driven without a license and simulators that can be enjoyed for free, it offers a new next-generation mobility experience to everyone, including motorsports fans, families with children, couples, young people, and inbound tourists. It is a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station on the Rinkai Line and directly connected to Aomi Station on the Yurikamome Line. Free parking is available.

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