Ghostly Happening in Hawaii

Restless Ghostly Spirits

A fascinating museum with a grisly background is Hawaii Plantation Village in Waipahu. In addition to being one of the most haunted locations in Hawaii, this outdoor museum chronicles the tales of former plantation laborers. There are rumored to be restless ghosts in almost half of its 25 historic buildings. A Japanese doll was suddenly discovered outside of its case at the Puerto Rican home. A worker said that a choking ghost from the Okinawan residence accompanied him home.

Ancient Hawaiian Warriors

Highway 1 may seem like just another lovely road as you travel through Oahu, but actually it is one of the most haunted locations in Hawaii. The Koolau Mountains, where many ancient Hawaiian warriors met terrible ends in combat, are traversed by the route. It is thought that their restless spirits were let loose when their old burial grounds were disturbed during the construction of the road. The worker reported hearing the shouts of ancient Hawaiian warriors and having eerie experiences with ghostly spirits while building the route. Drivers get nervous when navigating some of the tunnels.

The Lady in Red

The Hilton Hawaiian Village might be a beautiful hotel to stay in but it is also haunted. The Lady in Red, thought to be the volcano goddess Pele in disguise, walks the halls and the beaches of this grand resort. Visitors have seen her elegant figure in the hallways at night and also near the shore.

Human Eating Shark, God, and His Son

Another very haunted location is the Kaneana Cave, also referred to as Makua Cave, located in Oahu. According to folklore, the cave was once home to Kamohaoali’i, a shape-shifting shark god and his son, Nanaue, who developed a taste for human flesh. He would lure unsuspecting victims into the cave and devour them, leaving their souls trapped in the cave, In ancient times, the Hawaiian people were forbidden from entering the cave, fearful of the shark man. Visitors today report strange shadows and eerie feelings within the cave, with many believing it serves as a gateway to the underworld.

Kasha the Demon Cat

The Kaimuki House is said to be haunted by a Kasha, a man-eating demon from Japanese folklore. In ancient Japan, “Kasha” translates to “fire cat." The house is located on the corner of 8th and Harding in Honolulu. According to Japanese folklore, these creatures are a type of bake-neko, disguised as regular house cats living among humans.

There was a story in the Honolulu Star Bulletin that on August 13, 1942 the police were called to the house. Three children sitting on the couch were terrified. The mother was terribly upset, sprinkling Hawaiian salt to ward off the spirits. It began when her son noticed the scent of a ghost around their Kaimuki home. The spirit was angry to be discovered and attacked the boy and his sisters, attempting to strangle them. Over the years, multiple families have fled from his house, having been assaulted by invisible forces.

Meet Emma and Other Ghostly Spirits

The Lao Theater in Wailuku, which was constructed in 1929, is well-known not only for its shows but also for being one of the most haunted locations in Hawaii. The most well-known apparition is a spirit from the flapper era called Emma. She can be seen wandering the stage or among the audience. Emma usually has a lighthearted demeanor, yet her unexpected appearances are never the less unsettling.

Emma has company. Strange encounters with shadowy entities hiding in the basement, mysterious cold spots, and lights flashing without apparent reason have been reported by visitors and staff.

Ghostly Charlie

The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces took place on December 7, 1941, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives. Since then ghostly soldiers have been seen on the docks and whispers heard, even the sound of explosions in the distance. On the island’s airstrip visitors experience a feeling of panic and have seen a glowing mist.

Then we have Charlie, the most well-known ghostly spirit. He likes turning on water faucets, switching radio stations, and swinging open heavy doors. The clomping of heavy boots can be heard and the jangling of keys.

Beware the Green Lady

There is a dark mythology at the Wahiawa Botanical Garden in the verdant center of Oahu. Locals tell about the Green Lady, a hideous ghost rumored to prowl the thick undergrowth. She has been described as a creature with jagged teeth and green, scaly skin or as a ghoul wrapped in seaweed. Supposedly she searched the gardens for her missing child. While trekking, visitors have experienced an oppressive presence, particularly in the vicinity of the bridges where people who cross alone supposedly never return.