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Kyoto Ghost Tour: The Kyoto HaUNTing

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Step into Kyoto's Ancient Capital for a family-friendly, app-led ghost-themed walking tour through downtown. Solve interactive puzzles and snap photos at eerie landmarks like Rokudo Chinnoji Temple and Maruyama Park. Uncover haunted sites, local legends, and supernatural tales in this flexible, competitive adventure.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Kyoto. This top rated Kyoto Ghost Tour scavenger hunt is 1.63 miles and has 5 stops.

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Activity Info: The Kyoto HaUNTing

Kyoto is Japan's City of Temples, where geisha districts meet Zen gardens and centuries-old traditions linger in the air. It's winding streets hide secrets from the haunted past and urban legends that shaped it's folklore. Start your journey in Kyoto downtown for an interactive ghost walk exploring Rokudo Chinnoji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Kenninji Temple, Kodaiji Temple, and tranquil Maruyama Park. Discover paranormal stories behind each haunted site with trivia and photo challenges. Locals rediscover familiar spots with spooky storytelling while visitors get a unique look at Kyoto's supernatural side—perfect for anyone craving adventure beyond ordinary sightseeing.

You can do our interactive ghost tour at any time.

Featured Locations On This Ghost Tour

Rokudo Chinnoji Temple

Step into Kyoto's haunted past as you stroll legendary streets where geisha shadows linger. This interactive ghost walk uncovers eerie tales and urban legends, blending spooky storytelling with fun photo challenges.

Kodaiji Temple

Experience a spine-tingling Kyoto Ghost Tour as you explore atmospheric alleys rumored to be home to restless spirits. Enjoy local trivia, missions, and the thrill of uncovering haunted history at every landmark.

Maruyama Park

Wander through Kyoto's ancient capital on a guided tour where Zen gardens hide eerie secrets. Engage in puzzle-solving and discover paranormal tales that make this city tour a memorable, spooky adventure.

Yasaka Shrine

Unlock the mysteries of Kyoto's haunted sites on a walking tour filled with local legends. Each stop reveals chilling facts, urban myths, and opportunities for teamwork in this family-friendly ghost story experience.

Kenninji Temple

Join a Kyoto Ghost Tour where every step reveals supernatural tales from the City of Temples. Take part in missions and challenges while unraveling the spooky side of local history—perfect for curious explorers.

How the Kyoto Ghost Tour works

Download the Let's Roam app on your phone to unlock Kyoto Ghost Tour clues. With just your device and curiosity, set off anytime—solo or with friends! Solve riddles about haunted history, snap photos at eerie locations, earn points, and see how you rank on the city leaderboard as you explore.

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More details

Activity Type: Anytime Ghost Tour

Starting Area: 595 Komatsucho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.62 KM (1.63 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Kyoto HaUNTing

Gather your crew for an unforgettable Kyoto Ghost Tour! This haunted history tour is awesome for birthdays, bachelorette parties, weekend outings or even a quirky date night among local lore. Customizable challenges let you pick your pace—team up or compete head-to-head as you explore eerie landmarks together. Experience team bonding with supernatural twists only found in the Ancient Capital!

Earn The Kyoto Ghost Tour High Score

Craving friendly competition? On the Kyoto Ghost Tour, every player gets interactive challenges—from snapping spooky photos at Maruyama Park to answering paranormal trivia at Rokudo Chinnoji Temple. Work together to solve riddles about urban legends and climb to the top of our city leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!

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Score: 2466
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Team: Haunted Tacos

Score: 2363
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Whitney Family Scare

Score: 2113

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Reviews for Kyoto Ghost Tour: The Kyoto HaUNTing

5 star reviews

From haunted sites at Yasaka Shrine to hidden gems around Gion, I discovered so much paranormal history. ScavengerHunt.com made it easy to explore Kyoto in a whole new way.

Linden Beaumont

5 star reviews

Wandering through Maruyama Park, hearing local legends about supernatural happenings, made this outdoor activity in downtown ghost hunt a highlight of our trip. Super fun and interactive.

Sasha Merrick

5 star reviews

Exploring Kenninji Temple and Rokudo Chinnoji Temple on this haunted history tour was one of the best things to do in Sakura City. Highly recommend for tourists and locals alike.

Ronan Sawyer

5 star reviews

I took my partner on the downtown ghost hunt for a date and we loved the eerie stories near Kodaiji Temple. This walking tour is a fun adventure for couples in Old Town.

Tessa Hayward

5 star reviews

The Kyoto Ghost Tour was such a cool way to explore the Gion maze. We loved uncovering spooky tales at Yasaka Shrine and wandering Maruyama Park with my family.

Eliot Baxter

5 star reviews

I enjoyed using ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure through downtown ghost hunt neighborhood. A fun way to see points of interest like Kenninji Temple and Maruyama Park as a tourist.

Logan Treadwell

5 star reviews

If you are searching for outdoor things to do in downtown ghost hunt, the Kyoto Ghost Tour is an absolute must. Loved discovering haunted sites like Rokudo Chinnoji.

Carmen Forrest

5 star reviews

Took my partner on the Kyoto Ghost Tour for a unique date in Old Capital. We loved spooky stories at Yasaka Shrine and the mysterious air around Kodaiji.

Sloane McKay

5 star reviews

The Kyoto Ghost Tour in the heart of Kyo-town was a fantastic walking tour. We wandered Maruyama Park and learned about local paranormal history on every stop.

Eliot Rivers

5 star reviews

Exploring the Kyoto Ghost Tour with my family around downtown ghost hunt was perfect for everyone. The legends at Kenninji Temple made it memorable and fun for all ages.

Lena Harmon

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Kyoto so immersive. The walking tour of downtown ghost hunt covered hidden gems like Kodaiji Temple and was truly one of the best things to do in Silk City.

Rosalind Pierce

5 star reviews

If you are searching for outdoor activities, this interactive ghost walk is perfect. Wandering through downtown ghost hunt, uncovering paranormal legends at each landmark was genuinely memorable.

Tristan Harding

5 star reviews

My partner and I picked the Kyoto Ghost Tour for our date in the Old Capital district. We loved exploring supernatural lore near Rokudo Chinnoji and sharing eerie tales after dark.

Georgia Blake

5 star reviews

The Kyoto Ghost Tour was a fantastic thing to do with my family around the lively downtown ghost hunt. The stories at Kenninji Temple and Yasaka Shrine were spooky but suitable for everyone.

Elias Rowley

5 star reviews

I had a blast on the Kyoto Ghost Tour in the heart of downtown ghost hunt neighborhood. Walking through Kodaiji and Maruyama Park felt full of haunted history and local legends.

Miriam Sloane

5 star reviews

As visitors, we found ScavengerHunt.com so easy to use while exploring downtown ghost hunt. The supernatural stories at Yasaka Shrine made it one of my favorite things to do in Kyoto.

Callum Niven

5 star reviews

Kyoto Ghost Tour showed us eerie landmarks like Kenninji Temple that I never visited before even as a resident of Lantern Town. A top walking tour in downtown ghost hunt neighborhood.

Carys Merritt

5 star reviews

The haunted history walk in the Old Capital made for a great outdoor activity. Solving clues near Rokudo Chinnoji and learning about spooky legends was such a unique thing to do.

Sutton Baird

5 star reviews

We loved wandering around downtown ghost hunt, especially at Maruyama Park and Kodaiji. The ghost stories set the mood for a fun date with just enough local lore.

Mallory Rowe

5 star reviews

Exploring the Kyoto Ghost Tour through the Lantern District was a highlight of our trip. The haunted tales at Kenninji and Yasaka were perfect for our family adventure.

Emerson Fielding

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