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Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
(1092) Reviews
Ukyo Ward
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Absolutely NOT recommended for travelers that are afraid of the DARK
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Not recommended to walk around the area before the tour
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Must be able to walk alone in the dark
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 opportun...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 10 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 10 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A SOLO walk in the bamboo forest
An Anti Curse QR code (limited)
A Japanese Curse (only lasting 24 hours!)
Urban Legends, Real Ghost Stories & Serial Killers
1 drink (alcoholic or non-acoholic)
Tips (WELCOMED & ACCEPTED)
Souvenir ghosts (they prefer to stay in the forest)
Exorcisms (we like our ghosts just the way they are!)
Meeting Points
Departure
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Meet inside Saga-Arashiyama Station, at the round window near the North Gate (upstairs - see picture). Ensure WhatsApp is installed, as we will use it to contact you.
Please arrive early—late arrivals cannot join once the tour begins.
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Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
(1092) Reviews
Ukyo Ward
About
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 opportun...
Highlights
From 2 hours and 10 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 10 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A SOLO walk in the bamboo forest
An Anti Curse QR code (limited)
A Japanese Curse (only lasting 24 hours!)
Urban Legends, Real Ghost Stories & Serial Killers
1 drink (alcoholic or non-acoholic)
Tips (WELCOMED & ACCEPTED)
Souvenir ghosts (they prefer to stay in the forest)
Exorcisms (we like our ghosts just the way they are!)
Meeting Points
Departure
Saga-Arashiyama Station
Meet inside Saga-Arashiyama Station, at the round window near the North Gate (upstairs - see picture). Ensure WhatsApp is installed, as we will use it to contact you.
Please arrive early—late arrivals cannot join once the tour begins.
Return
Itinerary
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Saga-Arashiyama Station
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.
15 minutes
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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.
1 hour and 40 minutes
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Saga-Arashiyama Station
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.
