Night and ghost tours in Kyoto
Evening walks for after dark: ghost stories, crime history, legends and sunset routes through the old streets.
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Prices run from £32 to £90 per person. 2 of 4 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night | 2.2 hours – 2.5 hours | Up to 13 | £32 | 5.0 (1,694) |
| Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour | 1.5 hours – 2 hours | Up to 12 | £32 | 5.0 (432) |
| Kyoto Foodie Night Tour | 3.5 hours | Up to 8 | £90 | 5.0 (666) |
| Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour | 3 hours | Up to 25 | – | 4.8 (1,171) |
Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening walk with Kyoto's ghost stories and urban legends, ending in the bamboo forest after dark. Tour details: Kyoto Ghost Tour: Dark Tales, Urban Legends, Bamboo Forest Night
Guided in English
From £32Free cancellation
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Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
Fushimi Inari's lantern-lit gates in the evening, cooler and far quieter than by day. Tour details: Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £32Free cancellation
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Kyoto Foodie Night Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening food walk from Nishiki Market to Pontocho with seven or more tastings and three drinks, enough for dinner. Tour details: Kyoto Foodie Night Tour
Guided in English, Japanese
From £90
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Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening walk through Gion, from Hanamikoji Street past Yasui Konpiragu and Nene-no-Michi to Maruyama Park and the Yasaka Shrine. Tour details: Kyoto Gion Night Walk & Geisha District Guided Tour
Guided in English, French, Spanish
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