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- English
Explore northern Kyoto after dark through stories of curses, vengeful spirits and yokai—the mysterious creatures of Japanese folklore. No prior knowledge is needed: your English-speaking guide explains the beliefs and historical context behind the legends.
Discover the stories associated with Daishogun Hachi Shrine, Kitano Tenmangu and Senbon Enmado. Finish at Funaokayama Park with nighttime city views; your guide helps you catch a bus afterwards. Bus fares are not included.
This walking tour lasts approximately 2–2.5 hours, with a maximum of 12 travelers. Guests aged 7 and above are welcome, with no upper age limit. Expect walking and stairs. Dinner, public transportation and pickup are not included. Audio/video recording and live streaming are not permitted.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the exit of Kitano Hakubaicho station https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gk2nAb7Aa4gyW7qKA?g_st=ic
We finish at a bus stop near Funaokayama park and together head back towards the JR or Randen line.
Itinerary
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1Daishogun Hachi Shrine
Daishogun Hachi Shrine 大将軍八神社 A shrine built to protect Kyoto from supernatural invasion through directional deities and ancient curse-blocking rituals.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kitano Tenmangū A thousand-year-old shrine where ambition meets prayer. Dedicated to the spirit of scholarship, it draws students seeking luck before exams and visitors who come for the early-blooming plum blossoms that paint the grounds in soft pink. Historic, elegant, and quietly powerful, this is Kyoto’s sanctuary for focus, hope, and fresh beginnings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Injo-ji Temple
Dedicated to Enma, the judge of the dead. Explore how judgment and moral consequence shaped Japanese ghost beliefs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Funaokayama Park
Rising above northern Kyoto, this forested mound has long been tied to spiritual boundaries and ancient battles. In older times, elevated places like this were believed to attract unseen forces, watchers of the city below. As the light fades, the trees grow denser, the paths quieter, and the wind moves in ways that feel almost intentional. It is easy to imagine yōkai lingering here, especially near the summit where Kyoto spreads out like a sleeping map. A place of views by day, and whispers by dusk.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Recording & live streaming are NOT allowed during the whole tour!
- Be able to climb stairs
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Recording & live streaming are NOT allowed during the whole tour!
- Be able to climb stairs
- Minimum age: 7 years. No upper age limit; guests must be able to walk the route and climb stairs.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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