Yōkai · Legends · Dark Beliefs · Curses — the side of Kyoto most visitors never see.
This is not a cute folklore stroll. For a thousand years Kyoto was the capital not just of Japan, but of its fears — a city that built shrines the way other cities build walls, to keep something out.
Over three hours at twilight we walk the sites of spirit control and exorcism: legends of the imperial onmyōji — court exorcists whose seals you'll recognize from our book; vengeful scholars deified to stop their anger; shrines raised for protection against curses. The tour finishes at Funaokayama Park, where your guide helps you find the bus for your onward journey.
The Ghost Tour is a night scare-walk in the Arashiyama forest. This tour is history: real beliefs, real rituals and real events in the old city — darker in subject, calmer in style.
Japan's most famous onmyōji — a court exorcist and diviner of the Heian era. His legends, and the shrine that bears his name, anchor this route.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before the tour. Within 24 hours — including rescheduling, late arrival and no-shows — no refund. If we cancel — bad weather or too few travelers — you get a full refund.
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