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Spirits of the Kwaidan Forest
Tramore, Co. Waterford
16 October - 31 October 2026
Family friendly
A daytime spooky Halloween Experience that little families will love to hate. Spooky woodlands filled with ghosts, ghouls, witches, skeletons, spiders and eerie sounds, a Japanese spirit path and cotton thread cobweb installation for great photo ops!

The very popular ‘Spirits of the Kwaidan Forest’ will once more take place in the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore, Co. Waterford from the 16th – 31st October 2026. This very unique Halloween experience is perfect for 'little monsters' or younger children who would prefer a DAYTIME experience. There is no doubt this year’s garden will be one families will love to hate!!! the woodlands will be filled with Ghosts, ghouls, witches, skeletons, spiders and eerie sounds. As always there is a special Japanese Spirit Path dedicated to Lafcadio Hearn’s book of ghostly tales, Kwaidan.

Included in normal garden entry (Adults €8 Children €4 U-2 Free).

Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.

Event details
Dates
16 October - 31 October 2026
Time
Start 11:00End 16:15
Price
8
Contact details
Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, Tramore House, Pond Rd, Tramore East, Tramore, Co. Waterford, X91 DE48, Ireland
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Nature and wildlifeLafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens

Nestled in the picturesque seaside town of Tramore in County Waterford, the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens are a captivating tribute to Irish writer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, celebrated as Japan’s most famous Irishman. These beautifully crafted gardens trace the remarkable journey and legacy of Hearn through a series of enchanting, themed landscapes.

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