Kyoto Ghost Taxi to Real Cursed Haunted Places

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.