Haunted Places in Kyoto (7)

Explore 7 haunted places in Kyoto. Read the stories and find your next ghost trip.

• 👻 Kiyotaki Tunnel Kyoto One of Japan's most notorious haunted tunnels — built largely by forced labour during World War II.
• ⚰️ Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple Kyoto The stone field is called Sai no Kawara — the riverbed of the dead, where children's souls pile stones forever and demons topple the towers again.
• 👻 Ichijō Modoribashi Bridge Kyoto At the 'Bridge of Returning', the dead have woken in their coffins and a demon seized a samurai by the hair — brides avoid it to this day.
• 👻 Kifune Shrine Kyoto In the shrine's ancient cedar grove, straw effigies are still nailed to the trees in the cursing rite of the hour of the ox.
• 👻 Rokudō Chinnō-ji Temple Kyoto Through the temple well, the courtier Ono no Takamura is said to have climbed down to hell each night to serve Enma, judge of the dead.
• 👻 Midoro Pond Kyoto Pond in Kyoto with classic Japanese ghost stories attached to it.
• 👻 Rajōmon Gate Site Kyoto In the ruin of Kyoto's great southern gate, demons dwelt among the abandoned bodies of the dead — today only a stone remains.

FAQ

How many haunted places are there in Kyoto?

Haunted Places lists 7 haunted locations in Kyoto, each with its story and GPS coordinates.

What are the most haunted places in Kyoto?

Among the most notable in Kyoto: Kiyotaki Tunnel, Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple and Ichijō Modoribashi Bridge.

Can you stay overnight at haunted places in Kyoto?

Most haunted places in Kyoto are public sites you can visit; a few are hotels or inns where you can stay overnight.

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