Ancient temples, haunted bridges, and spectral womendiscover 87 supernatural tales whereKyotos history andBuddhistlore entwine with restless spirits,Hungry Ghosts, and the rituals that keep them at bay.

InKyoto, ghosts are not just storiesthey are neighbors, warnings, and, sometimes, protectors. This atmospheric collection gathers 87 supernatural legends from Japans former capital, where every street corner, shrine, and cherry tree harbors its own haunting. From the fires ofObonguiding the ancestors home to the Demons Gate and the wells said to lead straight to Hell, each tale pulses with the citys living relationship to the otherworld.

Meet vengefulonryo,Hungry Ghostswith insatiable cravings, and poetic spirits trapped in the Six Realms. Witness monks who bargain with the King of Hell, statues that bleed or move, and women whose longing lingers for centuries. These stories are drawn from centuries-old chronicles, temple lore, and the whispered warnings ofKyotocab drivers.

Written with the intimacy of a local and the curiosity of a folklorist, this book is a rare English-language treasury of Japanese ghost storiesperfect for readers fascinated byyokai,Buddhistafterlife, and the mysterious rituals that shape Kyotos everyday life. These tales will change the way you see the cityand what walks its shadowed lanes.