Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour
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Is Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour worth booking?
Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $9500 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 30 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (30)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $9500 per person
Let our cultural expert show you a different side of Tokyo after dark on this spooky ghost tour! Whether you come to Tokyo for the first time or have lived here for years, you will learn plenty about the city's history a
What you get
- Snacks
About this experience
Let our cultural expert show you a different side of Tokyo after dark on this spooky ghost tour! Whether you come to Tokyo for the first time or have lived here for years, you will learn plenty about the city's history and folklore. This tour is not for people who get scared easily, as you will definitely get goosebumps a few times! Many of the stories are real, and those who are sensitive to paranormal activity are in for an active evening. No worries if you come with kids, the guide will make sure to keep the stories kid-friendly so this tour is also great for families.
What's included
Included
- Snacks
Not included
- Public Transportation Fees (around 400 yen per person during the tour)
What you'll see and do
Otemachi
Your guide will take you to the shrine where people working in the surrounding offices still don't dare to turn their backs towards the location of the shrine because of the vengeful spirit that has haunted the area for more than 1000 years. You will hear the true stories of what ghostly activities have happened here throughout the centuries.
20 minutes here
Minamisenju
Your guide will take you to several places of interest around the Minamisenju area, including two separate places of worship with a truly tragic history and many reports of paranormal activity, and the location of the old red-light district. You will make short stops at both points of interest to hear about the histories and ghosts connected to the area.
40 minutes here
Asakusa
Your guide will take you to several places of interest around the Asakusa area, including a viewpoint, the Sensoji temple, the streets surrounding the temple, the Old Hag's Pond, and Kappabashi. You will make short stops at each point of interest to hear about the history, ghosts, and monsters connected to the area. At the end of the tour the guide will drop you off at a strange bar, a traditional izakaya or at Asakusa station.
80 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
The guide waits with a name sign just outside the ticket gate of the JR Marunouchi North Exit of Tokyo Station. This is the JR exit, not the metro exit. The start time is 18.00 (6 PM). Rarely the start time becomes 19.00 (7 PM), if so, you will be notified by Viator message and via WhatsApp.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends in Asakusa, the guide can either drop you off in a restaurant or bar in the neighborhood, or the guide can drop you off at the entrance of the metro station.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tokiotours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 30 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
30 verified traveler reviews for Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not impressed, would not recommend
The stories offered were good but too few. We walk 8,000 steps and only herd 5 stories. The stories are not ghost stories but more cultural and historical in nature. This tour was to much walking and not enough engaging information to be worth the time and the money. We needed more ghost stories and legends. I highly recommend shorting the pathway walked and filling it with more information - 1 hour should equal a min of 6 stories and hour.
via Viator
Honestly not worth it
The tour is really over priced ,the poor guide was clearly just a local who was trying their best to make it fun but she had nothing to work with, a few storys and that's it , the price is way to high for what you get,the snack is a ¥200 treat thing and the price of £100 is way too much ,with goggle and maps trips like this are outdated and honestly abit of an insult. To be fair our guide was lovely but their are far better company's out there.
via Tripadvisor
A lot of walking, not a lot of stories
The guide was very nice, but there weren't a lot of stories. My date told me most were from her middle/high school history classes growing up. A lot of walking, a lot of filler conversation.
via Tripadvisor
Interesting stories and fun conversation
Joris was a great part of our trip to Tokyo! He was very knowledgeable about the city and its history with many stories that we found fascinating, disturbing, and enlightening in equal turns. We had a wonderful time talking with him and seeing more of the city and now can say we have a greater understanding of Japanese culture and the places we've been. Thank you Joris!
via Viator
Started off strong, but the ghost stories vanished after the first stop.
Like others have mentioned, for a "ghost" tour there was a noticeable lack of ghost or otherwise supernatural stories/tales. Our guide was Joris who is a super nice person and clearly passionate about Japanese culture and history. I don't know how much creative freedom the guide has over the tour content so I don't necessarily blame him for this but someone with the tour company should make an adjustment to either the way the tour is promoted or the actual content. There are no shortage of supernatural and creepy folklore tales in Japanese history, so I don't understand why a ghost tour couldn't entirely consist of ghost stories. That said, the tour started off very strong and I was really excited once we got to the first stop for what was to come. We were taken to the resting place of Taira no Masakado whose story I was not familiar with but is riddled with reports of unexplained and supernatural components. Perfect for a ghost tour and the way Joris told the story was gripping. Really nice start. However, that was the last explicitly supernatural tale we got. The rest of our stops were more of the true crime, grotesque history type like our stop to former execution grounds, a police station where we reviewed tales of Japan's most wanted fugitives, mass deaths caused by a large fire, and bizarrely the statue of a manga character. A haunting was only mentioned at one other stop and that seemed more like an afterthought than having been written into the script. Like, "oh, by the way people say this place is haunted". In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with having a weird true tales of Tokyo type tour. I think that would be fascinating and I would probably have still signed up for it. But if you're going to bill something as a ghost tour, it should be made up of ghost stories, supernatural tales, and Japanese folklore. Overall, it was an interesting tour and Joris is a super guide but I would not recommend to someone expecting a ghost/supernatural stories of Tokyo tour. We paid almost $300 for two people and expected more at that price point.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu
- Price range
- $9500 to $17500
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour cost?
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Prices start at $9500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 30 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo's Scariest Shitamachi Ghost Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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