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Discover a different side of Kyoto on a ghost taxi tour that takes you beyond the temples and into the city’s supernatural folklore. Travel between atmospheric locations connected to vanishing passengers, demons and journeys to the underworld.
Hear the ghost taxi legend of Midorogaike Pond, uncover the eerie stories of Ichijo Modoribashi and explore the world of Abe no Seimei, Kyoto’s legendary master of divination. Kiyotaki Tunnel and Sagano’s underworld well add another layer of mystery to the journey.
Combining local history with clearly identified legends, this Kyoto ghost tour brings Japanese folklore to life. Traveling by taxi lets you connect scattered locations in one experience—an unusual adventure for curious travelers, ghost-story lovers and anyone looking beyond Kyoto’s familiar sights.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the Kitayama station
Final stop is Saga-Arashiyama station JR line.
Itinerary
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Midorogaike Pond – Kyoto’s Ghost Taxi Legend Discover the eerie legend of Midorogaike Pond, a quiet spot in northern Kyoto. Local tales tell of a mysterious woman who vanishes from a taxi, leaving only a soaking-wet seat behind. Visit on our Kyoto Ghost Taxi Tour and explore the ghost stories surrounding this atmospheric pond.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Ichijo Modoribashi – Kyoto’s Bridge of Ghostly Legends Explore Ichijo Modoribashi, a small Kyoto bridge with unsettling tales. Legend tells of a dead father briefly returning to life and a demon disguised as a beautiful woman. Visit on our Kyoto Ghost Taxi Tour to discover the supernatural stories behind this mysterious “Bridge of Return.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Seimei Shrine – Kyoto’s Legendary Master of Divination Discover Seimei Shrine, dedicated to Abe no Seimei, Kyoto’s famous court astrologer and spiritual adviser. Legends tell of his extraordinary supernatural powers, while the shrine’s five-pointed star represents the five elements of Japanese onmyodo. Explore his mysterious world of divination and folklore on our Kyoto Ghost Taxi Tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Saga’s Rokudō no Tsuji – The Well of Return Discover a mysterious stone well in Kyoto’s Sagano district, linked to the legend of Ono no Takamura. Stories tell that he returned from the underworld through a well in this area after serving the king of hell. Explore this unusual tale of life, death and return on our Kyoto Ghost Taxi Tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Kiyotaki Tunnel – Kyoto’s Eerie Mountain Passage Discover Kiyotaki Tunnel, a former railway tunnel in the mountains near Arashiyama, known for its haunting reputation. Its narrow passage has inspired ghost stories and unsettling urban legends. Explore this atmospheric stop on our Kyoto Ghost Taxi Tour and uncover the darker folklore beyond the city’s famous sights.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people that don't want to be cursed
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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