Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
MOST UNIQUE GHOST TOUR. After visiting Fushimi Inari and wandering through Gion, most travelers think they’ve seen Kyoto. But when night falls, the city feels different. This Ghost Tour takes you into the Bamboo Forest after dark for an immersive experience filled with folklore, creepy legends, an
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 15 minAdmission includedWe'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.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 40mAdmission includedStep 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.
Stop 3
Pass byAs 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.
What to Bring
- •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, sexual assault)
- •Not Your Typical Ghost Tour: Focused on Real Mysteries, Not Mythical Yōkai
- •Kids under 16 are not allowed due to content and activities.
- •The tour needs a minimum of 4 guests to proceed.
- •Recording & live streaming are NOT allowed during the whole tour!
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