Hawaii’s Most Haunted.

True Ghost Stories, Legends, & History

Welcome to the Mysteries of Hawai‘i blog — your gateway to the most haunted places in Hawai‘i. Here, we share chilling Hawaiian ghost stories, haunted legends, and real paranormal encounters rooted in local history, newspaper accounts, oral traditions, and personal experiences.

From ancient Hawaiian heiau to haunted hotels, sacred battlegrounds to modern-day ghost sightings, these are stories tied to the very soul of our islands — including many locations featured on our award-winning Waikiki and Haunted Honolulu ghost tours.

Some places welcome you. Others don’t. Explore with respect, and remember: should you visit these places on your own, you are your own keeper. To venture out alone in haunted Hawaii is purely at your own risk.

The Eeriest Legends and Most Haunted Places in Hawai‘i.

Click the icons below to uncover ghost stories, eerie legends, and supernatural sites across O‘ahu and beyond. New entries are added often — check back regularly!

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The Faceless Ghost - Noppera-Bō

Imported with early Japanese immigrants, the Noppera-bō—Hawai‘i’s faceless ghost—haunts schools, drive-ins, and restrooms. From Palolo to Kahala and many other places around Hawai’i, chilling encounters with this yokai continue to blur the line between folklore and real-life terror.

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Haunted Honolulu: Downtown Ghosts

Downtown Honolulu may be filled with modern buildings today, but its shadows still whisper stories of the past. On Union Street, the ghost of a long-lost sea captain once roamed the halls of his old home, while just blocks away, the spirit of a loving father returned to comfort his family one final time. These two chilling encounters remind us that even in the heart of the city, the dead may never be far away.

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Hawai‘i Kai Ghost

In the quiet suburb of Hawaii Kai, a seemingly ordinary home became the stage for an extraordinary haunting. The ghost, soon dubbed “Bernard,” would reveal himself not once, but regularly. Though never threatening, Bernard’s pale, static-like figure was hard to ignore. The home was brand new… but what sacred grounds did it disturb?

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Haunted Kalihi Uka and Wilson Tunnel

The Kalihi Uka area holds both spiritual and eerie tales, from the sacred stones of ancient Hawaiian gods to the tragic events surrounding the Wilson Tunnel. With strange encounters and a history steeped in mystery, some say the spirits of those lost still linger, leaving behind an unsettling presence.

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Ghost of Postal Worker Haunts Downtown Post Office

In the heart of downtown Honolulu, a cranky but devoted postal worker once guarded government supplies with an iron will. After a mysterious scandal and tragic end, his spirit is said to linger in the very building he once worked so tirelessly to protect—still keeping an eye on the pencils and paper he held so dear. Postal workers today still say the building is haunted. By the ghost of the old postal worker, Benedict Westkaemper... and so much more...

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Ghosts and Night Marchers in Moanalua

Moanalua Valley may appear quiet today, but its past tells a different story. From sacred burial sites and pathways to the afterlife, to ghostly night marcher processions witnessed from land and sea, this valley has long been known as a place where history and legend walk hand in hand. Some say its secrets still echo through school hallways and haunted roadsides.

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Ghost of Queen Emma Haunts St. Andrew’s Priory

St. Andrew’s Priory, founded by Queen Emma in 1867, is home to a haunting legacy. Boarders have long reported strange occurrences, from creaking steps to flickering lights, and even encounters with the Queen’s ghost. Is she still watching over the halls today?

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