Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night Discount Tickets

Overview

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, and darker historical tales rooted in the area. As the crowds disappear and the paths grow quiet, the atmosphere shifts. You’ll walk through shadowed bamboo corridors, hear carefully researched ghost stories connected to Kyoto’s past, and experience moments designed to make you question what’s real in the dark. At one point, guests take part in a brief solo walk through the forest — a rare opportunity to feel the setting in complete stillness. This small-group night tour blends storytelling, local history, suspense, and subtle surprises into an unforgettable evening. Perfect for travelers looking to go beyond the typical Fushimi Inari visit and experience Kyoto in a completely different way.

Meeting and Pickup

Redemption Instructions

This is a unique and immersive ghost tour, and the experience begins on time. If you arrive a few minutes late, you may need to catch up with the group along the route. Note that guests arriving more than 5 minutes late will NOT be able to join. The meeting point is the round window at Saga-Arashiyama Station near the North Exit. Our guide(s) will be waiting there for you. We will also share tour details via WhatsApp, so please make sure the phone number used for your booking is reachable on WhatsApp, and having the app installed and accessible on the day of the tour. Please arrive a little early, get comfortable, and enjoy the experience together.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

A SOLO walk in the bamboo forest

An Anti Curse QR code (limited)

1 drink (alcoholic or non-acoholic)

A Japanese Curse (only lasting 24 hours!)

Urban Legends, Real Ghost Stories & Serial Killers

Exclusion

Tips (WELCOMED & ACCEPTED)

Souvenir ghosts (they prefer to stay in the forest)

Exorcisms (we like our ghosts just the way they are!)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

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!