9 Tokyo Ghost Tours to Give an Evening To

1.The Dark Side of Tokyo – Night Walking Tour Shinjuku Kabukicho

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · from $25Our pick

Walk Shinjuku’s Kabukicho after dark with guides such as Polina, Gray, Danny, or Loc. In two hours, you’ll visit Omoide Yokocho, the Godzilla Head, Golden Gai, a Shinto shrine, and Tokyo’s LGBTQI district while learning about nightlife, local customs, and the adult industry.

“Interesting to see aspects of Tokyo that I would not normally have been exposed to. The tour guide was very knowledgeable”

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2.Tokyo Shinjuku Food & Backstreet Culture Tour: 15 Dishes+3 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $100Top rated

Spend about three hours eating and exploring Shinjuku after dark. Your English-speaking guide, such as Sakura, Kyle, Seiya, or Taka, leads you through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, with 15 Japanese dishes, drinks, etiquette tips, and local stories along the way.

“It was very fun, we diverted to stop by a local festival and try festival foods. We enjoyed it a lot.”

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3.True Crime And Ghost Stories Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Join John for a three-hour English walking tour from Hanazono Shrine through Kabukicho, Toyama Park, and Aoyama Cemetery. Expect true crime, Yakuza history, wartime atrocities, Japanese ghost stories, Hachiko, adult humor, and plenty of walking. Private groups are available.

“The tour was super interesting, especially to someone who is interested in the darker sides of Japan. John was incredibly knowledgable and gave the tour in an engaging and hilarious way. He kept in good contact and it was very easy to find him to start the tour and even helped us find our trains home once it finished! I wish I could rate above 5 stars, we had a fantastic time and absolutely would go again!!”

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4.Kabukicho Macabre Tour – the Real Tokyo Vice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Vivian leads a two-hour English walking tour through Kabukicho, linking real crime scenes, haunted places, love hotels, Yakuza game locations, and Tokyo Vice filming spots. Expect serious history, dark folklore, red-light district culture, and a closing shrine visit in a group of no more than four.

“The tour was a very exciting and insightful deep dive into the controversial Kabukicho area with all its crazy nightlife and happenings. Vivienne is a great guide and storyteller who has real life experience from the area, which comes out in her presentations and storytelling. We definitely recommend the tour to anyone curious about the area!”

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5.Tokyo’s Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $114

Meet at Tokyo Station at 6 p.m. for a small-group evening tour through Otemachi, Minamisenju, and Asakusa. Guides such as Joris, Maik, Frank, and Haruka combine grim tales, Japanese folklore, shrine customs, and local history. Expect one snack, about 400 yen in transport costs, and a long walk.

“This is great tour but a lot of walking without much resting time. Make sure you eat before you go to the tour as there are no stop for dinner.”

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6.Expert Anime Guide in Akihabara with a maid witch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews

Explore Akihabara with an anime guide in Afilia’s witch maid outfit. Hilary or Hinari can shape the 2.5-hour private tour around your favorite anime, manga, or games, then escort you to Afilia Chronicle S for a meal, drink, dessert, and cheki photo.

“She was listening to what i liked most and was making recommendations based on my preferences. Hillary is the best :)”

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7.Ghost Tour with Scary Japanese Stories and Folklore

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $90

Meet guide Matthias, or another Maji Super Tours guide, at Tokyo Station for an evening walk through Marunouchi, Yoshiwara, and Asakusa. Hear Japanese ghost stories, true crime, and folklore, including a vengeful spirit tied to a shrine feared for more than 1,000 years.

“This tour was really fun. Our guide had a lot of information on a variety of topics ranging from local legends and ghost stories to true crime and missing persons. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It took us far and wide :)”

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8.Tokyo Ghost Tour Through Haunting Japanese Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $91

Meet your guide at Tokyo Station at 6 pm for a three-hour walk through Marunouchi, Otemachi, Minamisenju, and Asakusa. Hear Japanese ghost stories linked to shrines and old streets, enjoy one local snack, and finish at Senso-ji Temple. Groups are limited to 12 people.

“Denise was absolutely phenomenal. She did so much research and was so knowledgeable for the tour it was astounding. I got lost on the way to the meeting spot and she came and found me.”

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9.Dark Side of Tokyo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Join Keino Kitayachi, or confirm if John is leading, for a private 2.5-hour walk through Shinjuku’s adult districts and Tokyo’s former sex-work areas. You’ll learn the history behind Kabukicho, visit Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai, and get restaurant tips. The tour is for adults only.

“I have to say that this was the most authentic tour I have ever been on. Keino was an excellent host, that taught me a lot about the dark side of Tokyo. It was so interesting! I highly recommend this tour to get a better understanding of all the things you see around you in the Shinjuku area, because much of it has a deeper, darker meaning.”

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