• Daishogun Hachi Shrine - Daishogun Hachi Shrine 大将軍八神社
  This shrine was constructed to shield Kyoto from supernatural threats using directional deities and ancient rituals designed to block curses.
• Kitano Tenmangu Shrine - Kitano Tenmangū

A shrine with a millennium of history where ambition and prayer converge. It is dedicated to the spirit of scholarship, attracting students seeking good fortune before exams and visitors who admire the early-blooming plum blossoms that softly color the grounds. Historic, elegant, and quietly powerful, it serves as Kyoto’s haven for concentration, hope, and new beginnings.

• Injo-ji Temple - This temple is dedicated to Enma, the judge of the dead. Discover how judgment and moral consequences have influenced Japanese ghost beliefs.
• Funaokayama Park - This forested hill rises above northern Kyoto and has long been associated with spiritual boundaries and ancient conflicts. In the past, elevated locations like this were thought to attract unseen forces, watching over the city below. As daylight fades, the trees become denser, the paths quieter, and the wind moves in ways that seem almost deliberate.

It is easy to imagine yōkai lingering here, especially near the summit where Kyoto unfolds like a sleeping map. A place of views by day, and whispers by dusk.

• The True Dark History of Kyoto
• Professional Guide
• 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Pick-up Service
• Tips (WELCOMED & ACCEPTED)
• Dinner

Experience the captivating twilight of Kyoto and explore the city’s mystical past on this exclusive adult-only walking tour. Dive into the world of yokai folklore, ancient ceremonies, and the complex beliefs that have influenced Kyoto’s history. Walk through eerie locations associated with spirit control, uncover the tales of Abe no Seimei, and learn about shrines constructed to guard against curses. The tour concludes in a tranquil ritual garden, offering a moment of reflection in a place once used to placate powerful entities.

• Exclusive adult-only tour centered on Kyoto’s supernatural folklore and history
• Explore yokai tales, spirit control, and ancient ceremonies
• Visit key sites linked to Japan’s mysterious history and beliefs
• Not allowed for kids under 16 and adults over 60 years old
• Recording & live streaming are NOT allowed during the whole tour!
• Be able to climb stairs

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.