Osaka Ghost Tour: Legends, Osaka Castle Dark History, Namba Curse
(43) Reviews
Osakajo
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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IMPORT: some topics are NOT suitable for some people (suicide, serial killers, sexual assault)
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Not Your Typical Ghost Tour: Focused on Ghost stories, Not history or yōkai
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Kids under 16 are not allowed due to content and activities.
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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Walk through Osaka’s darkest legends on a night tour that begins at the battlefield ruins of Osaka Castle and descends into the shadowy backstreets of Namba.
From war-torn moats and fallen samurai to whispered alleyway curses, canal spirits, and rumored fire sites, this immersive experience blends real history, folklore, and urban legend into one unforgettable night walk.
Unlike forest-based ghost tours, this Osaka route focuses on dense city horror: neon reflections, silent streets, moss-covered temples, and places locals still avoid after dark.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Legends, Real Ghost Stories & Serial Killers
An Anti Curse QR code (limited)
A Japanese Curse (only lasting 24 hours!)
1 drink (alcoholic or non-acoholic)
Food (dinner )
Tips (Welcomed & Appreciated)
Train fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Ōsakajōkōen Station
We meeting at the exit of Osakajokoen JR station
Outside near the the 7/11 convenience store
Return
Dotonbori Bridge
Our last stop will be at Dotonbori bridge
Osaka Ghost Tour: Legends, Osaka Castle Dark History, Namba Curse
(43) Reviews
Osakajo
About
Walk through Osaka’s darkest legends on a night tour that begins at the battlefield ruins of Osaka Castle and descends into the shadowy backstreets of Namba.
From war-torn moats and fallen samurai to whispered alleyway curses, canal spirits, and rumored fire sites, this immersive experience blends real history, folklore, and urban legend into one unforgettable night walk.
Unlike forest-based ghost tours, this Osaka route focuses on dense city horror: neon reflections, silent streets, moss-covered temples, and places locals still avoid after dark.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Legends, Real Ghost Stories & Serial Killers
An Anti Curse QR code (limited)
A Japanese Curse (only lasting 24 hours!)
1 drink (alcoholic or non-acoholic)
Food (dinner )
Tips (Welcomed & Appreciated)
Train fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Ōsakajōkōen Station
We meeting at the exit of Osakajokoen JR station
Outside near the the 7/11 convenience store
A battlefield soaked in history, rebellion, and restless spirits
Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most dramatic war sites and exactly why it works as the chilling opening act of your ghost tour.
Built in the late 1500s by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the fortress became the stage for the Siege of Osaka (1614–1615), one of the bloodiest conflicts of the samurai era. When the Toyotomi clan fell, thousands of soldiers, retainers, and civilians died within and around the walls. Folklore says places shaped by sudden, violent death trap spiritual energy and Osaka Castle is the textbook case.
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Namba
Namba is Osaka’s loudest, brightest playground by day and night. Comedy theaters, canals glowing with signage, shopping arcades, and endless backstreets make it feel unstoppable.
That’s exactly why it works so well on a ghost tour.
In Japanese folklore, places of constant rebuilding, fires, executions, river deaths, and entertainment districts are thought to trap spiritual residue. Namba has all four in its long history as Osaka’s southern hub.
