DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter

Outty Ranking 69 4.7 · 20 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $150

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Outty Ranking

69/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.7/5

Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter worth booking?

DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter is a 4-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $150 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.7/5 (20)
Duration
4 hours
From
$150 per person

A total immersion in the world of the Japanese car! Incul dans le service A guide / drift pilot experienced for many years and who knows many secret spots. Few people get to see Tokyo in a DRIFT car with the ambiance th

What you get

  • Private transportation
  • Parking fees

About this experience

A total immersion in the world of the Japanese car! Incul dans le service A guide / drift pilot experienced for many years and who knows many secret spots. Few people get to see Tokyo in a DRIFT car with the ambiance that goes with it. Daikoku is inaccessible by train on foot or by bus!

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Parking fees

Not included

  • Dinner
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks

What you'll see and do

  1. Daikoku Parking Area

    We pick you up at your hotel and DAIKOKU directions where we will show you the places to attend the car rally and make you discover secret places

    240 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Tokyo

At your hotel address or at a station in Tokyo

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

To your Inn! or to the station you want.

Options you can book

  • DAIKOKU PA Single Tour Car

    Duration: 4 hours original car: By classic car

  • DAIKOKU Drift Car JZX 1JZ

    Duration: 4 hours Toyota cresta JZX: 1jz drift setup DAIKOKU PA Tour by DRIFT TOYOTA JZX100 1JZ Car A total immersion in the world of automobiles A drift guide/driver: An experienced drift guide / driver for many years and who knows many secret spots.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en, fr
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 3 travelers per booking
Operated by
Kuruma-japon

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

4 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

3 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Traveler reviews

20 verified traveler reviews for DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Corinne_V · May 2024

Very Personal and Educating

I had a wonderful time, the tour felt very personable and I could relate very well with my guide, he was also very knowledgeable and educated me on car culture in Japan.

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W7113JCjeremyc · April 2024

Awesome Experience! Awesome Cars! Plan and communicate ahead of you have questions or concerns.

My experience at Daikoku was very fun. Lots of cars including some that I have seen on social media many times. Clement is very knowledgeable about cars and has a spider web of ties in the car community. As someone who aspires to go deep in the drift scene and already slide my cars around here and there, it was very enjoyable for me to ask Clement questions about his vehicles and experiences. If you are seeking a tour in the chaser be sure to verify that is the tour you have purchased and check ahead. The tour scheduling is confusing in that the chaser is both advertised and reviewed. This led me to assume it was the vehicle we would be riding in. I’d assume then that the chaser is only for the reservations with the added word “DRIFT”, which we’re not available to me to schedule. Though I had plenty of fun at Daikoku, and even learned about a few new cars to me from Clement, I did not appreciate being passive-aggressively blamed for the supposed loss of money upon the return drive to my hotel. I gave my hotel address ahead of tour date at Clements request, then met him at a station in Tokyo so he could avoid the back and forth drive. The drive back to my hotel was

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Jansen A · March 2024

Highest Praises

High praises for this excursion into an immersive and thoughtful delve into the heart of the car/drift scene here in Tokyo. Our driver and guide evidently has a passion for what he does as is clear by his attention to details, conversation and teaching. As far out of place as I felt (as the mom of a car lover) I enjoyed the experience and love that our guide has moved from his home in French village to a foreign country where he doesn’t even speak the language to full-fill his dreams.

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Lindsey_S · March 2024

It was a bust

We got the ride that took us to the Daikoku area for cars but they were closed off by the police so it was a busy. We got a partial refund but honestly you'd figure that the host would have back up plans ready to go considering all the people he knows in the industry. Even a short tour of the city to make up for the bust would've been great but oh well. It seems like it'll always be a risk to go so if I did it again I'd instead go for the tour to see the Tokyo race track and the Daikoku tour included so you can at least enjoy one of the tours if another doesn't work out. Bummer...

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Wesam_S · January 2024

Very lousy experience

I hate leaving bad reviews but people should know what they're getting into when they are looking at taking this tour. To begin with, our tour guide smelled really bad. We had the windows cracked a bit but even that didn't help. He was also incredibly dull and boring. I did my best to try to speak with him about every subject imaginable and all I got were short responses followed by very awkward stretches of silence. We were indeed driven in a drift car but don't think you'll be drifting or even speeding. Also be ready to get your ears rattled as the exhaust was insanely loud. When we finally got to Daikoku, the scene was great but we saw many tourists just walking around on their own and we immediately realized our mistake: you don't need a tour guide to get to this place! Our tour guide had us take nearly 1 hours worth of trains to get to the point where he was to pick us up which was onerous but understandable since the tour indicates that they will drop you off at your hotel after the tour is over. Except he didn't. He dropped us off several blocks from our hotel and seemed like he wasn't interested in taking us all the way back. This was a good amount of money for a lousy experience. Don't make our mistake and book this tour. Do your research, find out when the drift cars will be at Daikoku, and take some trains and Ubers to get there and then walk around.

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Good to know

Duration
4 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
15+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$150 to $200
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
7
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 69

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)83
Review evidence (18% weight)43
Booking momentum (14% weight)34
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)76
Local standing (8% weight)42
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

How much does DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter cost?

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Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter take?

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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.

Is DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 15. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter?

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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does DAIKOKU excursion by car DRIFT automobile encounter start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Tokyo?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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