Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL GHOST TOUR.
This is something completely different—a uniquely Kyoto experience that blends creepy, fun, and thrilling storytelling with an unforgettable night out while walking around. If you’re expecting a haunted house, an asylum, or a prison tour or similar, this might not be for you!
We’ll start by grabbing a drink and dive into spine-tingling urban legends, chilling tales, and eerie events from Kyoto’s dark history. Instead of traditional yōkai or classic ghost stories, you’ll explore atmospheric streets and shadowy bamboo forests, immersing yourself in haunting tales and unique thrills.
At one point, you’ll even walk alone in the dark for a short stretch—an eerie and unforgettable moment designed to let you feel the atmosphere on your own. It’s safe, brief, but adds a delicious sense of dread to your night.
We highly recommend visiting the beautiful Kimono Forest (always open) nearby. It’s a stunning sight and a great way to set the mood for our tour.
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Ghosts & Dark Tales
What's included in Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We'll meet up at Saga-Arashiyama Station, right outside the ticket gates. You won't have to go down any stairs to find us. From there, we'll swing by a convenience store to grab some drinks. Then we'll take a walk towards the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. But keep in mind, the bamboo forest will be pitch dark at this time of night, making for a unique and scary experience.
Arashiyama
Step into the darker side of Arashiyama—an area known for its stunning views by day, but haunted by whispers of the past by night. From ghostly samurai to vanished lovers and eerie legends passed down through generations, this tour reveals the unsettling truths that lie beneath the surface. Walk the same roads where strange things have happened—and still might. This experience is not for the weak.
As our journey reaches its finale, we'll make our way back to the Saga-Arashiyama Station. Enriched by the memorable sights and experiences, we will end our tour under the soft glow of the station lights. It's a time to reflect on our nocturnal adventure through the bamboo groves. Thank you for joining me on this unique journey through the breathtaking beauty of Arashiyama at night.
Inclusions
- A solo walk in the dark forest
- 1 drink (alcoholic or non-acoholic)
- A Japanese Curse (only lasting 24 hours!)
- Brace yourself for an unexpected surprise along the way!
- Urban Legends, Real Ghost Stories & Serial Killers
- Tips (WELCOMED)
- Souvenir ghosts (they prefer to stay there)
- Exorcisms (we like our ghosts just the way they are!)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Absolutely NOT recommended for travelers that are afraid of the DARK
- Not recommended to walk around the area before the tour
- Must be able to walk alone in the dark
- IMPORT: some topics are NOT suitable for some people (suicide, serial killers, etc)
- Not Your Typical Ghost Tour: Focused on Real Mysteries, Not Mythical Yōkai
- Kids under 16 are not allowed due to content and activities.
- A minimum of 4 guests is needed to proceed.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We’ll meet at the round window near the North Gate of Saga-Arashiyama Station. Please ensure WhatsApp is installed, as we’ll use it to contact you. Thanks
