Summer in Japan is sticky hot but there is one way to cool down — stories about ghosts. Traditionally Japanese people believe there is a distinct and separate world for the dead, however, our ancestors can come back to our lives once in the middle of summer. In Kyoto we can see several places which are believed to be an entrance to the other world of the dead. Through this tour, we will visit one such area; learn traditional Japanese customs in summer; and tell some humorous ghost stories.

「あの世とこの世の境界線を訪ねて」

夏はお化けの出る季節。夏の暑い夜、背筋の凍るような体験をしたことがあるかもしれません。それもそのはず、「お盆」の次期にはあの世とこの世が近くなるのです。どこか懐かしい怪談を交えてあの世にどこよりも近いエリアを探索してみませんか。

Meet at Kiyomizu-gojo Station. We will explore several small temples around this area, which have numerous legends. (Rokuharamitsuji Temple, Saihukuji Temple, Rokudo-chinnohji Temple)The itinerary:

• This is a walking tour in Enligh.

• Comfortable shoes are recommended.