Hiroshima City
Get Your Motor Runnin’: The Hiroshima Toyopet Mobility Park
As a leader in exporting cars and vehicles worldwide, Japan is obsessed with cars of all shapes and sizes down to the humble go-kart. Whether you are a small child or an Italian plumber with a glorious mustache, go-karts are a fun way to spend the day. Well, the Hiroshima Toyopet Mobility Park is a great way to combine the fun of go-karts with an opportunity to teach your children about traffic safety. What Kind of Place is This? Originally called “Oshiba Koen Kotsu Rando” (Oshiba Park Traffic Land), this park is a place for parents and children to learn about the fundamentals of traffic safety together through the intense fun of go-karts. How Can I Get There? How Much Does it Cost? The park has 24 parking spaces for cars but can also be reached by a brief walk from the Oshibacho city bus stop or the Omiya city bus stop. As for the cost, the park itself is free. Go-karts are ¥100 for a single driver and ¥200 to use a cart that can fit a driver and a passenger. What is the Purpose of This Park? Hiroshima city operates this park as a way for children to…