Lopaka Kapanui | Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox

“Chicken skin” storyteller Lopaka Kapanui grew up around old Hawaiian legends and ghost stories from his family, and says he’s always been sensitive to spirits. In the 1990s, he was introduced to Oʻahu’s original “chicken skin” storyteller, Glen Grant, and his ghost tours. Since Grant’s passing in 2003, Kapanui has taken up the local ghost story mantle with regular tours, books and community events. Kapanui views his job not just as entertainment, but also as a way to communicate and educate.
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[@MD11339]

I was in Hawaii staying at Waikiki, and took a tour of the Kalani Palace. While I was touring the second floor in the queen’s former suite of rooms where she was imprisoned, I felt a overwhelming feeling of sadness, I could honestly feel her presence. I felt so sad for her, I mentioned the feeling that I had at the palace to my Uber driver, who happened to be a retired educator. He told me there have been sightings of her and he said most likely I had a visit from her. Whenever I go to Hawaii , I always feel the spirits and a very calming peace around me, especially on the Big Island.

[@michelezalopany]

I felt that very deep sadness too. I, unexpectedly, burst into tears when I entered the Palace.

[@denzillee3664]

He needs to meet up with George Noory

[@lorrinekaai7489]

I am happy to know that nobody can no longer enter Makua_ cave I been in there when it was open, and I would never go back there again after what I have experience