Sportsland SUGO Rental Kart

Sportsland SUGO Rental Kart runs on the International West Course, a 984 metre kart track inside the Sportsland SUGO circuit complex in Murata, Miyagi. SUGO says it is one of only two kart tracks in Japan approved by the FIA and its karting commission, the CIK.

The karts are built for rental use: accelerator, brake and steering, nothing else. Sessions are short timed runs that end on a chequered flag, with separate plans for primary school children, for groups who want a qualifying session and a final, and for evening sessions under lights.

SUGO is the big motorsport venue in the Tohoku region. Beyond the kart track it has an international road racing circuit that hosts Super GT and Super Formula, a motocross track, a trials course, rental bikes on a beginner course and a Kids Park. The kart office is in the West Course tower.

• The track is 984 metres long and 9 to 9.5 metres wide, built to international kart circuit standards.
• The karts are built for rental use and have three controls: accelerator, brake and steering.
• Before the first run staff explain the controls and what to watch for on track, and beginners can do practice laps beside the pit.
• Sessions are short and timed, and the chequered flag comes out before the clock runs down so every driver finishes the lap they are on.
• Lap timing turns a session into a time attack, and the timed plans give each driver their lap times.
• The West Course is lit for night running, and evening sessions run under the lights.
• Groups of five or more can run their own race at night: a qualifying session sets the grid, then a short final.
• Private hire puts up to seven adult karts and two kids karts on track together, and SUGO's sample plans include a 40 minute endurance race followed by a barbecue with imoni, the local taro and meat stew.

• Rental kart days are set in a monthly calendar PDF posted on the West Course page; dates not on the calendar are closed. Night karts run Thursday and Friday, 5:30pm to 8pm (last entry 7:30pm), with some weeks off. Night karts are cancelled when a race or private hire has the track.
• SUGO asks drivers to phone the West Course office on +81 224 83 3116 to confirm track status and hours. Individuals can turn up on the day. Bad weather cancels sessions without notice, and changes are posted on SUGO's Facebook, Instagram, West Course blog and website.
• Prices (visitor / SCP member): One Coin Challenge, one untimed lap, ¥500, once a day. Basic, 5 minutes with the flag at 3 and a half minutes, ¥2,900 / ¥1,500. Standard, 10 minutes with the flag at 8 and a half minutes, timing included, ¥4,400 / ¥2,200. Kids Plan for primary school children, 5 minutes with the flag at 3 minutes, ¥2,400 / ¥1,200. Premium, three 10 minute runs, night only, SCP and SSCM members only, ¥6,000. Race Pack for five or more, 5 minute qualifying and a 5 lap final, night only, ¥5,400 / ¥3,200 per person, booked at least 3 days ahead.
• Add ons: lap timing on Basic and Kids Plan runs, ¥500 per run. Face mask worn under a rental helmet, ¥500, washable and yours to keep; not needed with your own helmet and mask. Disposable socks, ¥110.
• Daytime kart drivers pay SUGO entry at the gate: ¥1,400 adults, ¥700 high school students, free for junior high age and younger. Night kart sessions need no entry ticket. Big event days carry special entry prices.
• The SUGO Circuit Passport (SCP) is ¥5,800 a year, joined online, and gives member kart prices plus free general entry for the holder. Atom Circuit and ISK Group membership cards get the member price here.
• Every driver must be at least 145 cm tall. Drink driving is banned.
• Clothing: long sleeves, long trousers and sports shoes. Short sleeves, shorts, skirts, sandals, high heels, leather shoes and pumps are not allowed. Helmets, gloves and the other gear needed are lent free in men's and women's sizes.
• On arrival: pay entry at the gate, park, then check in at the office on the ground floor of the West Course tower and fill in a driving application form.
• Groups and private hire: group sessions and mock races are booked ahead by phone or web form, with a list of participants sent in advance. Private hire for four or more is booked online at least 7 days ahead: 60 minutes ¥57,000 / ¥54,000, 90 minutes ¥80,000 / ¥77,000, or with the imoni and barbecue pack 60 minutes ¥51,000 / ¥48,000 and 90 minutes ¥72,000 / ¥69,000 plus a per person food fee. Hire time is track time only, and times cannot be changed on the day.
• Damage to karts or the facility, including guardrails and crash pads, is charged at repair cost.
• Payment: credit cards and QUICPay.
• Parking is free, except on big event days.
• Getting there: SUGO puts the drive at about 10 minutes from Murata IC on the Tohoku Expressway, about 40 minutes from Sendai Station and about 25 minutes from Sendai Airport.
• On site: SUGO lists a restaurant, a refreshment corner, a souvenir shop and restrooms, including a barrier free restroom.

• Last verified: 18 October 2026
• Official link: https://www.sportsland-sugo.co.jp/enjoy/kart/