Is the City Hall in Honolulu, Hawai’i haunted? According to staff working there, the Honolulu Hale has more than one ghost wandering its hall. From ghostly children running in the building, and the ghost of a woman hanging around the bathroom, this place’s activity continues after dark.
Honolulu Hale, the iconic City Hall in the capital of Hawai’i there have long been whispers about it being haunted. The building was built in 1927/28, in a stately Mediterranean-style facade on 530 South King Street.
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The Honolulu Hall is not just a hub of civic activity—it’s also a hotspot for ghostly encounters. While Honolulu Hale is well-known for its political significance, it seems to hold secrets far more mysterious than any municipal affair.
Honolulu Hale: The City Hall of Honolulu, showcases its iconic Mediterranean-style architecture amidst lush surroundings. For a long time, this building had been thought to be haunted, and legend says its not only one ghost.
The Ghostly Employee of the City Hall
There are many stories about who and what is haunting the building although the details of the haunting seems to be lost in time. Still, there are some rumors that seem to echo through the halls and many staff and visitors talk about the sound of children playing in the building. After dark when no one is suppose to be there, the sound of their laughter and playful cries can be heard.
There are also talks about the apparition of a female and there are several theories about who she was. Could it be the spirit of Princess Ka’iulani as some are suggesting? Could it be the ghost of a former employee perhaps?
No matter who it is, it seems that the ghosts haunting the Honolulu Hale disturbs the workers there, even during working hours. Staff members working today have reported hearing the sounds of file cabinets opening and slamming shut in empty rooms. The clicking of typewriter keys—long outdated and obsolete—has been heard echoing through the corridors, despite no visible typist.
The White Woman in the Bathroom
In addition to the ghostly children and the mysterious woman in the offices and hallways, there is said to be the ghost of a woman in white haunting the bathroom on the second floor.
The other story is about two women who are arguing on the third floor. They are never seen, but can be heard by the security staff at night. But of course, when they investigate it, there is no one there. It is said that two female employees heard them when working late, and they swore they would never work after hours again.
Listen to a security guard working in the city hall tell about his experiences:
A Haunting Legacy
Is Honolulu Hale truly haunted by a restless spirit, a former employee who refuses to clock out, or are these experiences simply the result of overactive imaginations? Some say the building’s history has seeped into its very foundations, with its long corridors and shadowed corners holding onto energies of the past.
The Haunted City Hall: The iconic Honolulu Hale, City Hall of Honolulu, renowned for its Mediterranean-style architecture and rumored ghostly encounters. Punchbowl Street side of new wing, Honolulu Hale.
Some also said that the basement was used as a morgue to store dead bodies after the tragedy of Pearl Harbor and that the spirits lingering in the city hall comes from this tragedy.
As City Hall continues its daily operations, the ghostly happenings serve as a reminder that not all history stays buried. For those who walk its halls, Honolulu Hale is more than just a place of governance; it is a place where the living and the dead may very well meet, each quietly observing the other, separated only by the thin veil of time.
Thought to be haunting the dark seas of the north, the Sea Draug is a ghost of the drowned fishermen’s and other unfortunate souls who perished on the waters.
After tragedy struck and the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean, the surviving crew members were sent to The Jane Street Hotel in New York. According to stories, they are still haunting the rooms, where the trauma of their tragedy lingers.
Who can be haunting the old Hald Pensjonat in Mandal? Playing soft piano music in the afterlife, and rumours about the footsteps of a Norwegian pirate seems to linger.
Hidden among human society, the vampiric Mandurugo creature is slowly draining her unassuming husbands of their blood and life to sustain her eternal youth and beauty.
The MS Nordstjernen spent decades bringing passengers north across the arctic sea, and although the waters can be brought this far north, it always seemed to reach port unharmed. Some think that it could be Ernst, the ship’s ghosts.
The DNT Cabin Flisberget deep in the mystical forest of Finnskogen, bordering Norway and Sweden has a lot of strange tales coming from it. So much so, that it was voted the scariest cabin in the country.
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After being stranded on their little island at Struten Lighthouse in stormy weather with the waves crashing in, a woman succumbed to her illness and has since then been haunting it, still waiting for the help that never came.
The once stately Sauda Fjordhotel is said to be haunted by a remorseful colonel, who took his own life when his womanizing ways lost him the love of his life.
After the Titanic sank in 1912, people started talking about seeing the ghost of Captain Smith around the world. Even after all these years, his death and afterlife have an air of mystery surrounding it and he has become one of the most well known ghosts from the Titanic tragedy.
One of the most well known haunted house stories in Hawaii is said to be inside of a mysterious house mostly known as the Kaimuki House. Throughout the decades, tenants and owners have gone through terrible ordeals they all claim is from something supernatural, and that the entity of the house wants to hurt them.
In the quiet neighborhood of Kaimuki, Honolulu, stands a house that has long been the source of fear and whispered legends. Known simply as the Kaimuki House, this unassuming residence harbors a dark and terrifying past that continues to send shivers down the spines of those who dare to recount its story.
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The Kaimuki neighborhood is filled with many older homes where sometimes many generations have never sold once. The houses on the rolling hills between Kapahulu to the west and Kahala to the east was mostly first built in the 1940s, some as early as the 1910s. Today though, many of the original houses has been torn down to give way to newer one.
One of the things that made people move here initially was actually the 1900 Chinatown fire in Honolulu. Many of the Chinese and Asian families who were left homeless made a new start her, and when we have a closer look to the haunted rumors, seems to have brought with them some of the Asian ghost stories as well, and in this case, a spirit from Japanese folklore have taken the center stage of the haunting surrounding the house.
Kaimuki House: Exactly what house in Kaimuki is haunted is up for debate. This is the image mostly used when depicting it, although the original house is said to have been demolished and this duplex built on top of it.
The Murders of the Kaimuki House
At the core of the hauntings there are said murders happened that perhaps was the catalyst for the haunting the next residents would experience throughout the decade. There are actually several supposed murders that were said to happen in the Kaimuki House and started the haunting.
One of the murder legends tells about a father who killed his two children as well as his wife in their home in Kaimuki. The son and the wife’s bodies were later buried in the backyard, but the body of the daughter was never found.
There is also a story about a lesbian couple who moved into the house in Honolulu as a fresh start. One of the women ended up having an affair with a man. The boyfriend then killed both her and her lover before killing himself in the house.
In both of these cases there are not many corroborating evidence for the murders, but are often relayed as facts. What is true though is that playwright Hannah Li-Epstein wrote a play based on the lore of the house called The Kasha of Kaimuki, telling the story of the lesbian couple moved into the house and came face to face with the spirit haunting the ghost in that were in theaters in 2021.
The Young Couple Calling the Police
Some of the more famous stories told about the house reached the newspapers, but people are said to have complained about stuff happening in the house for ages before it ever reached headlines. Before the house reached infamously, it is said that a young couple moved into the house. Not long after the neighbors claimed to have heard a lot of loud bangs and crashes from the house. They thought it could be case of domestic violence and called the police. When the police arrived at the scene though, they met the couple who had another story to tell. According to them, they had been attacked by an unseen force.
Then came the summer of 1942, who brought with it a night of sheer horror that would cement the Kaimuki House’s reputation as one of the most haunted locations in Hawaii. On that fateful evening, of August 13th the police were called to the residence by a hysterical mother at 1:25 am, her voice filled with panic and dread. She pleaded for help, claiming that an evil spirit was in her home, threatening the lives of her children.
When police sergeant Moseley K Cummins and patrolman Robert Ansteth arrived at the scene, they were met with a scene so chilling that it defied all logic and reason. The Hawaiian children, a boy of 10 with his two sisters of 18 and 20 were on the sofa, screaming. The mother was at their side, waving ti leaves and threw Hawaiian salt at them to rid them of the ghost she thought was attacking them.
She told the police afterward that her son had noticed the smell of ghosts around 10 p.m. The ghost got angry at him for being found out and attacked the boy, then moved on to strangling or choking his sisters.
The mother said that the one to blame was her husband who had left them.
Over an hour passed and the police and family had to leave the house to kahuna at 3 a.m, leaving the family at the sister of the mother.
The debacle held the neighbors awake and even made the news in Honolulu Star-Bulletin. The story and article grew, and so did the exaggerations of what really happened there that night. In later years the legend of the haunted house often claims that the children were thrown around, levitated and the spirit are even said to have slapped both the children and police officers. Some sources even claim that the children died of their injuries.
The Rented Haunted House
In 1967 there appeared an ad in the Honolulu Advertiser that caught the eyes of many. It was a renting out bedrooms and in Kaimuki there was a 2 bedrooms for 155 dollars a month said to be haunted.
Here, there was not a specific address given either, but now it was truly official. The house in Kaimuki was haunted.
The Next Haunting
Years passed and the neighbors around the house remembered the story vividly and the house was by then considered haunted. Or was it? In neither of the news articles any address was given, but the legends have certainly combined the two.
In 1972, on October the 31st, there was another news article telling about a haunted experience from the house. The editorial was specifically written for Halloween, but was written by Charles Kenn and Rubellite ‘Johnson, two respected Hawaiian historians. So was it really based on facts, or where they just having some Halloween fun?
According to the legend, three girls were sharing the house and yet again the police were called when strange things started happening there.
A patrol car arrived late at night to the house as the girls had heard strange noises inside of the house. It sounded like someone was moving around and talking, one of them had even felt a hand on her arm.
They were so scared and didn’t want to stay in the house a moment longer, making the police follow behind their car to one of the girl’s mothers in Papakolea.
As they were driving down Waialae Avenue, the girls pulled the car into the parking lot of the Oasis Cafe. Today the place is where the public storage on Waialae and Kapahulu is.
According to the police report, the girl sitting in the middle of the front seat was said to be fighting off someone. No one could see what, but whatever it was, it was choking her. The policeman jumped out of the car to help, but there was nothing he could do. He said in his report: “A big, strong calloused hand that could not possibly belong to a teenage girl grabbed my arm and twisted it. I radioed for assistance.”
The officer that came to assist thought there would be a fight meeting him at the parking lot. The girls were hysterical and his colleague simply said: “There is a ghost in the car.”
They managed to get the girl who had been choked into the police car and made the girls car follow them. But when they started the car, the motor died and wouldn’t start again. They put her back in the girls car and it immediately started again.
Back on the road they managed to get about five yards before the door of the car belonging to the girls flew up and the choked girl fighting the ghosts fell out on the road. She was tearing at her throat like she was still being choked and the two policemen were not strong enough to pull her hands away.
The police sergeant, a Hawaiian man, remembered what his grandmother had told him to help chase away ghosts. He ran into the cafe and grabbed a handful of Hawaiian salt and a glass of water. He sprayed it on everyone and it seemed to work and the girl got calmer.
The Obake Files Book
In 1994, the American history professor and writer published a story about the legend and really cemented the story about the Kaimuki House as a Hawaiian legend. Although fictional, the book looked at many of the well known ghosts stories from Hawaii and used them as a backdrop. It certainly gave rise to the old legend again and this is were the kasha ghost from Japan comes in.
The Kasha Spirit: An illustration of a Kasha, a spirit from Japanese folklore associated with the haunting tales of the Kaimuki House. Kasha means ‘burning chariot’ and is a Japanese yōkai that steals the corpses of those who have died as a result of accumulating evil deeds.
The Demolition of the Kaimuki House
Now, the original house built in the earlier part of the 1900s are said to have been demolished in 2016. In its place though another house was built on the property, and even to this day, we have people that have stayed in it, claiming to have experienced some of the haunting.
But exactly were is the Kaimuki House? In neither of the accounts the address is mentioned, but many have pointed to it being on the Harding Avenue, more specifically on 8th and Harding. There once was a true murder that happened in the house, but could it really have been the house people talk about?
When ghost teller took a drive with Glen Grant in 1999, who had looked into the case, he pointed to the second to the last house on the left of 2nd Avenue and Harding. According to him, this was the true Kasha House of Kaimuki and he said there might have been a headstone in the back of the house where the ghost from the Kasha story was buried.
Could it be in the same place, only different buildings as time has passed and houses have been torn down and rebuilt during that time? There also used to be houses condemned to build the highway going through there. Could the house have been one of those condemned buildings, and could the haunting have manifested in the neighboring houses in the later tales?
The Kaimuki House Today
The Kaimuki House remains a place of dark mystery, its walls still echoing with the terror of that long-ago night. Over the years, the house has been the subject of numerous reports of paranormal activity. Residents and visitors alike have claimed to hear disembodied voices, see shadowy figures, and feel an overwhelming sense of dread within its confines.
But what about today? According to one blogger, he claims to have lived in the house for a year. According to the blogger, the original house is gone and a bland two-story duplex built there instead.
The blogger named Keith Mann, together with some friends, moved into the brand new, cheap, clean and big place. Although knowing about the legend of the Kaimuki House, the blogger didn’t fill in the blanks that this was the house until changing the address online.
At least five different people approached the blogger when hanging laundry, scared and in disbelief that anyone would live there. According to people around in Kaimuki, no one stayed for more than 3 months after moving in.
Although initially spooked the family upstairs had lived there for some time already and the blogger didn’t want to move anymore. But still, there were some things happening in the house that seemed haunted.
Every night, the blogger would wake up at 4:33 AM, jolted awake to an ice cold room, and the gut telling that something was very wrong. When this happened, the battery powered smoke alarms would beep in unison. The feeling of being watched didn’t stop, even though no one was home. This exact routing happened three times.
Whatever the truth may be, one thing is certain: the Kaimuki House is a place where the boundary between the living and the dead is frighteningly thin. Those who pass by often quicken their steps, unwilling to linger near the site of such inexplicable horror. The house, with its tragic history and ghostly inhabitants, stands as a chilling reminder that some places are best left undisturbed.
Thought to be haunting the dark seas of the north, the Sea Draug is a ghost of the drowned fishermen’s and other unfortunate souls who perished on the waters.
After tragedy struck and the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean, the surviving crew members were sent to The Jane Street Hotel in New York. According to stories, they are still haunting the rooms, where the trauma of their tragedy lingers.
Who can be haunting the old Hald Pensjonat in Mandal? Playing soft piano music in the afterlife, and rumours about the footsteps of a Norwegian pirate seems to linger.
Hidden among human society, the vampiric Mandurugo creature is slowly draining her unassuming husbands of their blood and life to sustain her eternal youth and beauty.
The MS Nordstjernen spent decades bringing passengers north across the arctic sea, and although the waters can be brought this far north, it always seemed to reach port unharmed. Some think that it could be Ernst, the ship’s ghosts.
The DNT Cabin Flisberget deep in the mystical forest of Finnskogen, bordering Norway and Sweden has a lot of strange tales coming from it. So much so, that it was voted the scariest cabin in the country.
Could one of the musicians on the Titanic be haunting the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne, England? Who is the person behind the ghost said to still be playing the violin?
Soria Moria: The Villa Fridheim is often called the Soria Moria castle, a name from Norwegian folktales about the hidden castle where the hero will find the princess. It has also now turned into an expression for expectations about a great place.
Said to be found deep in the mountain range MacGillycuddy’s Reeks in Kerry, Ireland, the ruins of Dun Dreach-Fhoula castle is said to be the home of bloodthirsty fairies of the Otherworld. Question is if it’s an ancient legend or a modern hoax.
After being stranded on their little island at Struten Lighthouse in stormy weather with the waves crashing in, a woman succumbed to her illness and has since then been haunting it, still waiting for the help that never came.
The once stately Sauda Fjordhotel is said to be haunted by a remorseful colonel, who took his own life when his womanizing ways lost him the love of his life.
After the Titanic sank in 1912, people started talking about seeing the ghost of Captain Smith around the world. Even after all these years, his death and afterlife have an air of mystery surrounding it and he has become one of the most well known ghosts from the Titanic tragedy.
Are there Choking Ghosts haunting the Honolulu Fire Department? For decades there have been tales about firefighters seeing something. Especially around the Old Kakaako Station there are ghostly legends.
Among the fire stations in Oahu, lurks a ghostly presence that even the bravest firefighters find unsettling. Known as “The Choking Ghost,” this mysterious and malevolent entity has made its presence felt at the old Kakaako Station of the Honolulu Fire Department, leaving behind stories of terror that are whispered among the firefighters who have experienced its eerie grip.
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But what is a choking ghost, and why does it seem like they are especially active haunting the islands of Hawaii?
Old Kakaako Fire Station
The Kolohe Spirit Haunting the Fire Station
For years, firefighters stationed at Kakaako have reported chilling encounters with this unseen force. This is said to have happened both at the historic Kakaako Fire Station from 1929 on South Street as well as the newer station on Queen Street from the 1970s.
The experience is always the same: in the dead of night, as the station lies in darkness and the city sleeps, an overwhelming sensation of weight presses down on their chests. What begins as a vague pressure soon becomes a terrifying experience, as the firefighters feel an invisible hand tightening around their throats, choking them. The sensation is suffocating, and though it only lasts a few moments, those who have experienced it describe the terror as lingering long after the encounter ends.
Unlike typical ghostly encounters that involve fleeting glimpses or eerie sounds, the choking ghost is invasive and aggressive, targeting its victims in their most vulnerable state—when they are asleep. Despite the frightening nature of these encounters, the spirit’s attacks have never resulted in serious harm, leading to its classification as a “kolohe spirit”—a mischievous ghost that enjoys playing pranks on the living.
What is a Choking Ghost in Hawai’i?
The origins of the choking ghost are shrouded in mystery. Some speculate that the spirit could be that of a former firefighter who met a tragic end and now haunts his old workplace, seeking attention or revenge. Others believe that the entity might be an ancient Hawaiian spirit, disturbed by the modern structures and activities encroaching on what was once sacred land. The lack of concrete evidence or a clear backstory only adds to the fear and intrigue surrounding this ghostly presence.
What makes the choking ghost particularly unnerving is the uncertainty of its identity and intentions. Is it simply a prankster spirit, toying with the firefighters for its own amusement? Or is there a darker, more malevolent force at play, one that takes pleasure in instilling fear and discomfort? The firefighters who have felt its grip may never know the answer, but the encounters have left a lasting impression.
A Former Firefighter or Smallpox Victims?
But why is the fire station said to be haunted? Some blame it on the smallpox epidemic from the mid 1850s. Right by the old station a graveyard is, where around 1000 bodies of this epidemic were buried. This is something that many believe has caused the haunting the firefighters have said to experience.
But according to some sources, the ghosts haunting the old fire station are not limited to the victims of smallpox, buried close by. There is also said to be an old man with a ghostly dog following him haunting the old station on South Street. Who he was is not certain, but many claim that he must be an old firefighter still lingering in the area.
Fighting Ghosts with Ti Leaves
Measures were needed to be taken to keep the ghosts at bay. In the living quarters of the firefighters Ti leaves and Hawaiian salt were placed in the corners to ward off the evil spirits said to linger there and hopefully purify the area.
Ti Leaves:The Ti plant of Hawaii is said to have protective abilities from spirits. Among a lot of ethnic groups in Austronesia it is regarded as sacred and they believe they can hold souls and thus are useful in healing “soul loss” illnesses and in exorcising against malevolent spirits, their use in ritual attire and ornamentation, and their use as boundary markers. Red and green cultivars also commonly represented dualistic aspects of culture and religion and are used differently in rituals. Red ti plants commonly symbolize blood, war, and the ties between the living and the dead; while green ti plants commonly symbolize peace and healing. / source
There were also plans to take care of the bodies from the smallpox epidemic who were uncovered while construction keeps happening around the area.
If it has worked remains to be seen. But now you also have the newer firefighters on the new station that claim they have never experienced anything strange while working there. What goes on in the old one, set to become a museum, is more uncertain though.
The Ghostly Attraction of the Honolulu Fire Department
The legend of the choking ghost has spread beyond the fire department, drawing the interest of supernatural enthusiasts and ghost hunters alike. The old Kakaako Station has become a destination for those hoping to capture evidence of the paranormal, with many reporting strange occurrences during their visits. Orbs of light appear in photographs, unexplained cold spots are felt, and the eerie silence of the station is occasionally broken by the faint sound of footsteps where no one is present.
Despite the ghost’s fearsome reputation, the Kakaako Station remains a functional and important part of the Honolulu Fire Department. Firefighters continue to serve their community with courage and dedication, even as they share their space with a spirit that refuses to leave. The choking ghost, with its unnerving pranks and mysterious origins, has become an indelible part of the station’s lore—a reminder that even in a place dedicated to saving lives, there are forces beyond our understanding that we must face.
Thought to be haunting the dark seas of the north, the Sea Draug is a ghost of the drowned fishermen’s and other unfortunate souls who perished on the waters.
After tragedy struck and the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean, the surviving crew members were sent to The Jane Street Hotel in New York. According to stories, they are still haunting the rooms, where the trauma of their tragedy lingers.
Who can be haunting the old Hald Pensjonat in Mandal? Playing soft piano music in the afterlife, and rumours about the footsteps of a Norwegian pirate seems to linger.
Hidden among human society, the vampiric Mandurugo creature is slowly draining her unassuming husbands of their blood and life to sustain her eternal youth and beauty.
The MS Nordstjernen spent decades bringing passengers north across the arctic sea, and although the waters can be brought this far north, it always seemed to reach port unharmed. Some think that it could be Ernst, the ship’s ghosts.
The DNT Cabin Flisberget deep in the mystical forest of Finnskogen, bordering Norway and Sweden has a lot of strange tales coming from it. So much so, that it was voted the scariest cabin in the country.
Could one of the musicians on the Titanic be haunting the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne, England? Who is the person behind the ghost said to still be playing the violin?
Soria Moria: The Villa Fridheim is often called the Soria Moria castle, a name from Norwegian folktales about the hidden castle where the hero will find the princess. It has also now turned into an expression for expectations about a great place.
Said to be found deep in the mountain range MacGillycuddy’s Reeks in Kerry, Ireland, the ruins of Dun Dreach-Fhoula castle is said to be the home of bloodthirsty fairies of the Otherworld. Question is if it’s an ancient legend or a modern hoax.
After being stranded on their little island at Struten Lighthouse in stormy weather with the waves crashing in, a woman succumbed to her illness and has since then been haunting it, still waiting for the help that never came.
The once stately Sauda Fjordhotel is said to be haunted by a remorseful colonel, who took his own life when his womanizing ways lost him the love of his life.
After the Titanic sank in 1912, people started talking about seeing the ghost of Captain Smith around the world. Even after all these years, his death and afterlife have an air of mystery surrounding it and he has become one of the most well known ghosts from the Titanic tragedy.
Is something haunting the supreme court building in Honolulu, Hawaii? There are many legends told about the Aliʻiōlani Hale building, ranging from the spirits of the prisoners prosecuted there, to mysterious legend tied to the Banyan Tree in the courtyard.
Aliʻiōlani Hale, a grand and historic building in downtown Honolulu that houses the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court. While today it serves as a seat of justice, its past holds darker, more mysterious tales—stories of restless spirits, lost souls, and eerie phenomena that have kept it firmly rooted in local legend.
Aliʻiōlani Hale: The building is long believed to be haunted by various ghosts. //Source: ito1117/Wikimedia
The Storied Past of Aliʻiōlani Hale
Aliʻiōlani Hale was constructed in 1874 under the reign of King Kamehameha V. Originally intended to be the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi’s royal palace, it instead became the seat of government for the Hawaiian monarchy, later serving the Republic of Hawaiʻi and eventually the state.
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As the home of the Supreme Court, it has long been a place where life-altering decisions were made, some of which led to the imprisonment or execution of individuals. These criminals, sentenced in the early 1900s, are said to linger on the grounds, their souls trapped within the halls where their fates were sealed.
Haunted Building: The view from Iolani Palace shows the Kapuaiwa building at left, Aliiolani Hale, in the center, the Opera House at right and Honolulu Harbor in the distance ca in 1888.
The Lost Souls of Sentenced Criminals
Visitors and staff have reported strange occurrences inside Aliʻiōlani Hale and the building is now believed to be haunted. Many claim to feel an overwhelming sense of dread, particularly near the old courtrooms. Some believe that the souls of those who were convicted of heinous crimes and later executed in the early 1900s still roam the corridors, unable to find peace. Echoes of footsteps, disembodied voices, and shadowy figures have been spotted, especially at night
The Courtrooms: After King Kalakaua built a new palace, ‘Iolani Palace, this building was redesigned to house the Legislature and the Supreme Court. Today, the State Supreme Court still convenes in these same historic courtrooms and is the oldest government building in Hawaii.Cliff/Wikimedia
The Haunted Banyan Trees
Outside the building, towering over the courtyard, stand several massive banyan trees, their ancient roots creeping deep into the earth. These trees, often referred to as “trees of the dead” in various cultures, are believed to have spiritual connections to the underworld. The banyan trees surrounding Aliʻiōlani Hale are thought to have roots that stretch into subterranean lava tubes—lava tubes that, according to local lore, may be filled with the bones of long-dead Hawaiian royalty, or ali‘i.
The Mysterious Banyan Trees: As many ghost stories in Hawaii, they are often connected to the Banyan Trees growing nearby. View from Aliʻiōlani Hale, Honolulu, HI with statue of Kamehameha I.
One legend told about the banyan trees is hearing what sounds like faint cries coming from the trees, as though children are sobbing just beneath the surface. This unsettling phenomenon is linked to an old rumor that an orphanage once stood on the grounds before Aliʻiōlani Hale was built in the 1800s.
Some are speculating that some of the children who died were buried in unmarked graves where they later planted the trees.
Although no solid historical evidence confirms the presence of an orphanage, the legend persists. The cries of unseen children and occasional bursts of eerie laughter beneath the trees have been reported by both visitors and night-time security guards alike. These spectral sounds add to the eerie atmosphere, blending fact and myth into an unforgettable experience.
A Place Where Spirits Linger
Whether it’s the lost souls of criminals sentenced long ago, or the playful yet sorrowful spirits of children who may have once called the land home, Aliʻiōlani Hale is undeniably a place where the past refuses to rest. The imposing banyan trees, with their tangled roots and dark histories, stand as sentinels over the building, connecting the living world to the spiritual one. For those with an eye for the paranormal, the courthouse is more than a hub for legal proceedings—it’s a place where Hawaii’s history, both tragic and haunted, comes to life.
Aliʻiōlani Hale is a testament to the deep and mysterious connections between Hawaii’s past and the present. Its haunted legacy serves as a reminder that, while justice may be blind, the spirits of the past continue to watch, whisper, and linger in the shadows.
Thought to be haunting the dark seas of the north, the Sea Draug is a ghost of the drowned fishermen’s and other unfortunate souls who perished on the waters.
After tragedy struck and the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean, the surviving crew members were sent to The Jane Street Hotel in New York. According to stories, they are still haunting the rooms, where the trauma of their tragedy lingers.
Who can be haunting the old Hald Pensjonat in Mandal? Playing soft piano music in the afterlife, and rumours about the footsteps of a Norwegian pirate seems to linger.
Hidden among human society, the vampiric Mandurugo creature is slowly draining her unassuming husbands of their blood and life to sustain her eternal youth and beauty.
The MS Nordstjernen spent decades bringing passengers north across the arctic sea, and although the waters can be brought this far north, it always seemed to reach port unharmed. Some think that it could be Ernst, the ship’s ghosts.
The DNT Cabin Flisberget deep in the mystical forest of Finnskogen, bordering Norway and Sweden has a lot of strange tales coming from it. So much so, that it was voted the scariest cabin in the country.
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After the attack on Pearl Harbor, it is said that the ghosts of the dead are still haunting Ford Island. Could it be that the ghosts of war is still haunting the deep blue water?
Ford Island, in the heart of Pearl Harbor, holds a significant place in American history. This strategic location was at the center of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, a day that left a lasting impression on the island and its surroundings. Over the years, numerous reports of paranormal activity have surfaced, suggesting that the spirits of those who perished during the attack may still linger, haunting the island with their unresolved energy.
Ford Island: Aerial Shot of Ford Island and Control Tower. Several places on this little islet is said to be haunted.
Ford Island’s History
Ford Island is an islet in the center of Pearl Harbor. Originally known as Moku’ume’ume by native Hawaiians, the island was used for fishing and farming as well as the place for a fertility ritual. The U.S. Navy acquired Ford Island in 1916, transforming it into a central hub for aviation and naval operations.
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The little islet’s most notable moment came on December 7, 1941, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, when Ford Island’s airfield and battleship moorings were primary targets.
Post-war, the island continued to serve as a critical military installation, housing naval personnel and playing a role in various military operations. Today, Ford Island is home to several historic sites and memorials, including the Pacific Aviation Museum and the USS Missouri. It is here most of the haunting ghost stories come from.
The Tragedy of Pearl Harbor
As the sun rose, the tranquil harbor suddenly erupted into chaos when the Japanese Imperial Navy launched an attack on December 7, 1941. Although the attack is often described as a surprise attack, Japan and the US had been through months of negotiation of the Pacific they both wanted to take. The US was also one of the nations putting an embargo on the nation after they waged war against China. The Japanese needed the oil trade from the US and after the Hull note, telling them to withdraw from China without any conditions, the Japanese task force left for Pearl Harbor. Not only did they attack Pearl Harbor, but the American-held Philippines, Guam, Wake Island as well as the British Empire in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The sky darkened with swarms of fighter planes, and explosions echoed across the base, shattering the morning calm. Within hours, over 2,400 American lives were lost as well as 129 Japanese, numerous ships were sunk or severely damaged, and the Pacific Fleet lay in ruins. This assault galvanized the United States, propelling it into World War II the next day.
Ford Island Naval Air Station: Sailors at Ford Island Naval Air Station look on as the USS Shaw explodes in the distance. This view is of the PBY ramp with assorted aircraft scattered among the debris. Barely seen in the background is the beached USS Nevada.Sailors at Ford Island Naval Air Station look on as the USS Shaw explodes in the distance. This view is of the PBY ramp with assorted aircraft scattered among the debris. Barely seen in the background is the beached USS Nevada.
Today, Pearl Harbor stands as a poignant memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The USS Arizona Memorial, perched solemnly above the sunken battleship, draws visitors from around the globe, watching the oil droplets still seeping from the wreckage, known as the “tears of the Arizona,”
Attack on Pearl Harbor: Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both sides of Ford Island shortly after the beginning of the Pearl Harbor attack. View looks about east, with the supply depot, submarine base and fuel tank farm in the right center distance.
The Haunting of Ford Island
Residents and visitors alike have encountered eerie phenomena that have no explanation. Disembodied voices and phantom footsteps echo through empty rooms, leaving an unsettling feeling in their wake. Objects in people’s homes mysteriously move or stack themselves without human intervention, and appliances turn on and off at odd hours of the night, as if manipulated by unseen hands.
Among the most common spectral sightings are glowing, misty apparitions that float through homes and shadowy figures that appear around trees and buildings. These ghostly forms often resemble people, only to vanish when approached, leaving witnesses in a state of bewilderment and fear.
There is especially one building on the island where people are reporting strange things that people claim the doors keep getting locked and open on their own, with a draft of cold air coming out of nowhere.
Ford Island Airstrip
The airstrip on Ford Island is another area rife with ghostly encounters. Many report feeling an overwhelming sense of urgency and panic while visiting, accompanied by the unmistakable sounds of men running in boots and distant moaning as if they are in pain. But they never really see any living people actually come running, although it can sometimes sound like there is someone running right past them.
A strange, glowing mist is often seen drifting across the tarmac, adding to the airstrip’s eerie atmosphere. These hauntings are believed to be connected to the many servicemen who lost their lives during the bombing, their restless spirits forever bound to the site of their demise.
The USS Arizona Memorial
Most reports about supposed paranormal activities and strange things happening are said to be around the USS Arizona Memorial. This was a battleship in Pearl Harbor and the only one of the sunken battleships not raised in the aftermath and is still there underneath the surface.
Both staff and visitors claim to have heard weird sounds, footsteps, hushed voices. Some even claim to have heard the sound of distant explosions.
One of the ghosts said to haunt the memorial is from a sailor who was shot during the bombing and left to die. At low tide, his spirit is said to haunt the deck of the sunken USS Arizona.
People visiting it claim to smell something burnt and hear the knocking on metal from the hull, like someone is banging a wrench from the inside.
The Ghost of Charley
Perhaps the most well-known ghost on Ford Island is Charley, whose presence is so pervasive that it has become a part of local lore. Officers often dismiss strange occurrences with a resigned “That’s just Charley.”
Faucets turn on by themselves, radios switch stations unbidden, and heavy doors swing back and forth without any apparent cause. Charley’s presence is frequently accompanied by the jangling of keys and the sound of loud footsteps echoing through empty hallways.
The Ghosts of War Still Haunting Pearl Harbor
Is the place really haunted? Sites like this certainly hold an eerie vibe, much like any other battlefields where many lives were lost. While the paranormal activity on Ford Island is compelling, it also serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the sacrifices made during one of the most pivotal moments in American history.
What is haunting this seemingly peaceful office building in Honolulu? There are actually many ghostly legends of it with one of the most telling claiming there is a grieving woman weeping and wandering the halls of the building.
Walking down in the modern streets of Honolulu, haunted buildings is probably not what first comes to mind. Truth is though, on one of these streets, one of the most haunted buildings supposedly is. Many articles and stories will list the Atlas Building as one of Honolulu’s most haunted places, perhaps even the most haunted places in Hawaii. But which Atlas Building is actually the haunted one?
The Two Different Atlas Buildings
One of the addresses the Most Haunted lists will give as the haunted Atlas Building is the one on 1150 South King Street. Today it is no longer known as the Atlas Building though, but is a newly renovated place called eleven50 Building, offering medical and professional office spaces with 12 stories. Could the shell of the building itself be the one haunted though?
Eleven50 Buildin on South King Street
If you head a good mile westward by the Hawaii Pacific University you will reach Merchant Street. People also will list this address as the true haunted Atlas Building on 201 Merchant Street. This is where some of the many Ghost Tours of the city are headed as well.
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Before this tall building was built, it was a two story building with office spaces with a white exterior on 201 Merchant Street were the Atlas insurance company, Hawaiians biggest insurance company had offices. Merchant Street was the biggest commercial center with a lot of old buildings with long stories. Could this be the place the rumors about the haunted Atlas Building come from?
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The Ghosts of The Haunted Atlas Building
Residents who lived on this property before the building’s construction recount stories of a tormented spirit haunting the area—a spirit that seemingly refused to be displaced by the encroachment of urban development. But what exactly is haunting this place?
As mentioned, most legends about the haunted building talk about the ghost of a woman wandering the halls, often said to be weeping as she is grieving about something she has never gotten over.
The Haunted Karaoke Room 2
One of the most unsettling locations within the building before it was known as the Atlas Building was a room known as Karaoke Room 2, a spot for locals seeking an evening of singing and revelry. When this was unsure, was it when the building was used as a residential building? Or after it was used as an office building as it is today. It is also worth noting we have found proof of an actual Karaoke Bar that has existed on either of the addresses.
With that being said, the room patrons often reported an inexplicable sense of unease, particularly in the women’s restroom were the numerous accounts of a ghostly apparition in the bathroom mirror. Stories of cold drafts, flickering lights, and an oppressive feeling of being watched became common among visitors.
Although Karaoke Room 2 has since moved out of the building, the stories persist, and the legacy of the ghostly sightings continues to haunt those who work and visit 1150 South King Street, or perhaps it is 201 Merchant Street.
Even now, employees in the building occasionally whisper about unexplained phenomena—doors that open on their own, disembodied voices echoing in the corridors, and shadows flitting at the edge of their vision.
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When the moon peak out after the long and sunny days in Hawaii, there are things to beware in the dark like the Huaka’i Pō. The Hawaiian Night Marchers is legend told for a long time, and will continue to be so.
In sunny Hawaii, the island of Oahu is hot, palms swaying in the wind soaking up the sun during the day. Along the streets, people from all over the streets are walking side by side and no one thinks of these modern marches of the modern people. But there are other types of marches that are still held in high esteem by the locals.
The day time Hawaii is a light place, a sunny place. That is during the day. Then the night comes and darkness prevails. You know, the nights are long, even though they are hot and the ghost walks among us, just as any other place.
A majority of Hawaii residents can tell about a supernatural or at least creepy encounter in their life. But these encounters are not only creepy, they are holy. One of the most popular legend to tell is of the Hawaiian Night Marchers, or the Huaka’i Pō.
Huaka’i Pō The Warriors of the Afterlife
The Hawaiian Night Marchers come in groups as they mark their presence by blowing a conch shell, beating their pahu drums, pounding out a rhythm, keeping everyone in the march in line as they chant an oli, giving everyone around a heads up. Make way, a march is on the way.
Pahu Drum: The Night Marchers comes to the sound of drums.
The locals on the Hawaiian islands claim they are the spirit of warriors coming home from, or more ominous, to a battle. Why are they doing this? What war are they still fighting?
Some claim the Night Marchers are the ancestors reclaiming of lost territory, spirits of warriors from a battle gone wrong or spirits avenging their death. And considering the Hawaiian history, the Hawaiian Night Marchers might consider the battle still ongoing.
The spirits of the Huaka’i Pō are the proud Hawaiian warriors, bound to protect their ali’i in life, and the afterlife. They are also said to be spirits, either going somewhere or welcoming new warriors to their beating band.
More than mere ghosts, the Huaka’i Pō reminds more of the wild hunt from European pagan mythology and folklore.
Marching Through the Night
Although some accounts of the the Hawaiian Night Marchers legend have been reported during the day, most Huaka’i Pō is marching through the night. They are recognized with their torches held high and chanting the same olis over and over again.
Perhaps they at first glance just looks like a group of living human beings are doing a traditional march, but when one looks more closely, one can see their feet are a couple of inches above ground. Local accounts tell that the only remains that the Hawaiian Night Marchers ever marched there, is the mysterious footprints in the soil or sand just after passing.
Pathways for the Huaka’i Pō: Along the highway, deep in the jungle, it doesn’t matter, the the Hawaiian Night Marcherswill find their way// Photo by Kehn Hermano on Pexels.com
The Night Marches has been documented by white settlers as far back in 1883 by Captain Cook’s arrival on the islands. Hawaiian language was only a spoken one, so this is one of the first written account. But of course, the marches have been going on, long before any white settler put their foot on the islands. And the stories the locals know about, is the ones that have been passed down for generations.
The reports from Captain Cook though, tells of a mighty phantom army, led by spirit of King Kamehameha, marching angrily over the Big Island of Hawaii. In these account, the night marchers were written down as ‘oi’o.
The Hawaiian Night Marchers to Honor the Ancestors
Over the years the marchers have become somewhat of a boogeyman tale for children. But this is not the origin story of them. The Huaka’i Pō are originally holy processions, a manifestation of Hawaiian gods. The Hawaiian also had a strict caste system were the ali’i (chief) passed, commoners was not to look at them. Consequence of disobeying this rule was death.
Hawaiian storyteller and author that has taken a deep dive into the Hawaiian ghost lore as well as the legends of the Night Marchers, Lopaka Kapanui had this to say to OluKai:
“The night marchers’ job wasn’t to terrorize people. It was simply to protect the most sacred, high-ranking chiefs (depending on kapu status, the Chiefs marched in front or behind the procession). The night marchers showed mercy by traveling at night to spare people from harm.”
Warriors of Hawaii: Night Marchers of Hawaiian legend is not only ghosts and lingering people of people that have died, but have said to also be ancient warriors or manifestations of the Hawaiian gods. /Flickr/Jai Mansson
It is not all cozy history though, as the Hawaiian Night Marchers have been blamed for many accidents of the road. Especially along he Oahu’s Pali Highway after dark, an established pathway for the marches, and there have been reports about car accidents elsewhere as well. Perhaps a note city planners should keep in mind. Listen to the old lores of the land. In any case, just to be safe: Do not travel alone on these paths at night.
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How to Show the Huaka’i Pō Respect
But what to do when you are out and about and suddenly the drums and chanting of the marchers are heard. How to act when you are in presence of warrior souls?
According to the warnings you must never interrupt these marchers, they have been going on long before your time, and will continue to do so, long after you’re gone. This is a custom that have been in place, even when the Hawaiian Night Marchers was done by the ancient living warriors. It was so sacred, their mission that they could not be interrupted. This is also a theory as to why the Huaka’i Pō are known to travel at night as well, because they disturb less people then.
If you can’t get out in the way before the marchers are right by you, there are some things to keep in mind: You can’t meet anyone’s eye or look at them. Unless some of your relatives are one of the spirits and acknowledged you, you are most likely dead. It is considered a bad omen and bad luck for you, your friends or family.
A foul scent of decay comes before anything else, before anything is seen. the Hawaiian Night Marchers blow their conch shells and beat their drum to announce their arrival. So what to do? Especially if there is a marching path, right through your house?
To ward off the Huaka’i Pō, Hawaiian people plants Ti plants around their home, to keep them away. But if you don’t have time to cultivate plants? It is advised that the best thing is to run and get the hell out of there. But if it’s too late it is advised to crouch down and play dead. Remember, don’t look at anyone. The Night Marchers already have their destination, don’t let it be to you.
Protectionfrom the Night Marchers: The Ti plant of Hawaii is said to have protective abilities on the Hawaiian Night Marchers. Among a lot of ethnic groups in Austronesia it is regarded as sacred and they believe they can hold souls and thus are useful in healing “soul loss” illnesses and in exorcising against malevolent spirits, their use in ritual attire and ornamentation, and their use as boundary markers. Red and green cultivars also commonly represented dualistic aspects of culture and religion and are used differently in rituals. Red ti plants commonly symbolize blood, war, and the ties between the living and the dead; while green ti plants commonly symbolize peace and healing. / source
Where the Hawaiian Night Marchershave been Observed
There are stories about the Huaka’i Pō marching on most Hawaiian islands, but reports tell mostly about places on Oahu. These are some specific locations were it is said that the Night Marchers have a pathway:
La Perouse Bay (Maui) – The Hawaiian name for this bay is Keoneʻōʻio. It has a a lava landscape that according to legends are and have been visited by night marchers.
Kamehameha Schools Campus (Oahu) – In Kapalama on Oahu. This school is over a hundred years and is said to have been visited by the Huaka’i Pō many times.
Kualoa Ranch(Oahu)– It is said to be housing the remains of hundreds of Hawaiian chiefs and the night marchers have been spotted here several times. This is also a place that the car accidents happening have been because of the Huaka’i Pō.
La’ie(Oahu) – Historically this was a city of refuge. A place where criminals were held were they didn’t get harmed and could get out free after a certain time of service.
Oahu’s Highway(Oahu)– once there was a site for a famous Kamehameha battle. Now there are many road accidents attributed to the Huaka’i Pō that are marching through this area.
Kaunakakai town (Molokai) – a sacred temple site of the Ili’ili’opae Heiau is nearby on this small and tranquil island.
When to see the marching of Huaka’i Pō
Although there are no specific days set that limits the night marchers, there are some days of the calendar that seems more important than other for the Huaka’i Pō. That includes:
Po Kane – Nights of the Hawaiian God Kane, the first of the Gods that created the universe. This day falls on the 27th day of the moon cycle of Kaulana Mahina or the Hawaiian Moon Calendar. This is the main day were they say the Huaka’i Pō is about.
Po Akua – 14th night of the new moon has also been a date were they say the Huaka’i Pō is especially active. This is a night were the spirits of chiefs, warriors and aumakua (guardian spirits) march between sunset and sunrise.
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Thought to be haunting the dark seas of the north, the Sea Draug is a ghost of the drowned fishermen’s and other unfortunate souls who perished on the waters.
After tragedy struck and the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean, the surviving crew members were sent to The Jane Street Hotel in New York. According to stories, they are still haunting the rooms, where the trauma of their tragedy lingers.
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Hidden among human society, the vampiric Mandurugo creature is slowly draining her unassuming husbands of their blood and life to sustain her eternal youth and beauty.
The MS Nordstjernen spent decades bringing passengers north across the arctic sea, and although the waters can be brought this far north, it always seemed to reach port unharmed. Some think that it could be Ernst, the ship’s ghosts.
The DNT Cabin Flisberget deep in the mystical forest of Finnskogen, bordering Norway and Sweden has a lot of strange tales coming from it. So much so, that it was voted the scariest cabin in the country.
Could one of the musicians on the Titanic be haunting the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne, England? Who is the person behind the ghost said to still be playing the violin?
Soria Moria: The Villa Fridheim is often called the Soria Moria castle, a name from Norwegian folktales about the hidden castle where the hero will find the princess. It has also now turned into an expression for expectations about a great place.
Said to be found deep in the mountain range MacGillycuddy’s Reeks in Kerry, Ireland, the ruins of Dun Dreach-Fhoula castle is said to be the home of bloodthirsty fairies of the Otherworld. Question is if it’s an ancient legend or a modern hoax.
After being stranded on their little island at Struten Lighthouse in stormy weather with the waves crashing in, a woman succumbed to her illness and has since then been haunting it, still waiting for the help that never came.
The once stately Sauda Fjordhotel is said to be haunted by a remorseful colonel, who took his own life when his womanizing ways lost him the love of his life.
After the Titanic sank in 1912, people started talking about seeing the ghost of Captain Smith around the world. Even after all these years, his death and afterlife have an air of mystery surrounding it and he has become one of the most well known ghosts from the Titanic tragedy.
