After dark · JAPAN GHOST TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 japan ghost tours worth the evening, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest after dark with ghost stories, urban legends, a solo night walk, and a drink.
“This was such a great experience! Fun lore with entertaining guides. Zowee and Kalle did a wonderful job telling some cool lore and stories. Highly recommend!”
Explore Tokyo’s dark history, Yakuza stories, wartime crimes, and ghost lore on a witty three-hour walking tour with guide John.
“John was an excellent guide and a great storyteller. I enjoyed learning of the darker side of Tokyo’s History. Absolute recommendation.”
Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama by night with ghost stories, a solo bamboo walk, Japanese folklore, a drink, and a creepy surprise.
“This tour was great and I highly recommend it for your time in Kyoto - it was cool to see the bamboo forest at night in the quiet and hear about an often untold history & spooky side of Japan. 10/10 experience!! if your hesitant or scared, don’t be, it’s enjoyable even when creeped out (in the best way)”
Explore Tokyo’s darker side on a small-group night walk through Otemachi, Minamisenju, and Asakusa, with folklore, history, snacks, and spooky stops.
“We had a great evening walking and talking with Joris, lots of interesting stories from Tokyo’s history past and more recent. Thankyou!”
Explore Akihabara with an anime expert in maid witch attire, visiting otaku shops, Kanda Shrine, game centers, and Afilia cafe.
“She was listening to what i liked most and was making recommendations based on my preferences. Hillary is the best :)”
Explore Tokyo after dark on a small-group ghost tour featuring Yoshiwara Shrine, old legends, true crime stories, and a traditional snack.
“This tour was really fun. Our guide had a lot of information on a variety of topics ranging from local legends and ghost stories to true crime and missing persons. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It took us far and wide :)”
Explore Tokyo’s haunted legends from Marunouchi to Asakusa on a three-hour small-group walk with local stories, snacks, and shrine lore.
“Denise was absolutely phenomenal. She did so much research and was so knowledgeable for the tour it was astounding. I got lost on the way to the meeting spot and she came and found me.”
Explore Takayama after dark with ghost stories, old-town history, archery, and nightlife tips on this private two-hour walking tour.
“We had a great time exploring the town after dark and going to areas that I would not have found otherwise! It is much more calming and quiet without all the crowds.”
Explore Takayama after dark with ghost stories, quiet temples, local folklore, games, food, and nightlife in a private two-hour tour.
“Ist was a really nice walking tour with the Option of bow shooting and nightlife recommendation. The Storie-telling was interesting and quite entertaining. I wished for a few more Stories and a bit more of Elements underlining the scary Ambiente-just for the cherry on top of the ice cream. Netherless I can recommend this walking Tour.”
A city, a kind of night, or a story you already half know.
