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Ghost Hunting in the Bamboo Forest - Arashiyama Kyoto at night
Kyoto Ghost Tour - Ghosts, Mysteries & the Bamboo Forest at Night
Ghost Hunting in the Bamboo Forest - Arashiyama Kyoto at night
Arashiyama Fright Night Tour: Into The Dark Bamboo Forest
Ghost hunting in the bamboo forest

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

By Japanify Tours
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,873 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL GHOST TOUR.

This is something completely different—a uniquely Kyoto experience that blends creepy, fun, and thrilling storytelling with an unforgettable night out while walking around. If you’re expecting a haunted house, an asylum, or a prison tour or similar, this might not be for you!

We’ll start by grabbing a drink and dive into spine-tingling urban legends, chilling tales, and eerie events from Kyoto’s dark history. Instead of traditional yōkai or classic ghost stories, you’ll explore atmospheric streets and shadowy bamboo forests, immersing yourself in haunting tales and unique thrills.

This is for those who want a unique, creepy, and entertaining night out—not a typical ghost tour you’ve done before.

Please note that most restaurants in the area will be closed, so if you’d like to arrive a bit earlier, we highly recommend visiting the beautiful Kimono Forest (always open) nearby. It’s a stunning sight and a great way to set the mood for our tour.

Activity location

  • Saga-Arashiyama Station
    • 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō
    • 616-8373, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saga-Arashiyama Station
    • 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō
    • 616-8373, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Ghosts & Dark Tales
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
P 2,873.41 x 1 AdultP 2,873.41
Total
Price is P 2,873.41

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFree Unique Jump-scare!
  • What's includedWhat's included1 drink (alcoholic or non-acoholic)
  • What's includedWhat's includedParting prayers (ensuring no spirits follow you home!)
  • What's includedWhat's includedA Japanese Curse (only lasting 24 hours!)
  • What's includedWhat's includedUrban Legends, Real Ghost Stories & Serial Killers
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (welcomed)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenir ghosts (they prefer to stay there)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExorcisms (we like our ghosts just the way they are!)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 be alone in the dark
  • IMPORT: some topics are NOT suitable for some people (suicide, serial killers, etc)
  • Not Your Typical Ghost Tour: Focused on Real Mysteries, Not Mythical Yōkai
  • Kids under 16 are not allowed due to content and activities.

Activity itinerary

Saga-Arashiyama Station
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • 45m
We are embarking on an adventure to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest at nightfall. As the veil of darkness unfurls over the forest, the area will be enveloped in an intense pitch-black, transforming it into an enigmatic world of towering, whispering bamboo stalks. Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience, as the eeriness of the darkness could send delightful shivers down your spine.
Saga-Arashiyama Station (Pass by)
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, across the Moon Crossing Bridge, and amidst the illuminated Kimono Forest. Thank you for joining me on this unique journey through the breathtaking beauty of Arashiyama at night.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaga-Arashiyama Station
    • 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō
    • 616-8373, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESaga-Arashiyama Station
    • 11-1 Sagatenryūji Kurumamichichō
    • 616-8373, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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