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Shikoku—a land where ancient myths and legends intertwine with abundant nature, is home to numerous strange occurrences and paranormal phenomena. This time, we've carefully selected some of the most terrifying haunted spots scattered throughout the Shikoku region and will introduce them in a ranking format. We'll invite you on a journey that will stir your fear, incorporating ghost stories associated with the area and accounts from people who have actually visited.

⚠️ Attention:Never enter private property or restricted areas. This does not endorse illegal activities.

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1. Old Momotani Tunnel (Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture)

The old Momotani Tunnel, once located on the old road, is a place where paranormal activity is constantly reported. In particular, there are rumors of cars breaking down inside the tunnel and sightings of a female ghost. Now that it is closed, its eerie atmosphere only intensifies.

• Sudden engine stall inside the tunnel
• Sighting of a figure resembling a female ghost.
• An eerie presence near the tunnel exit
• Inflow of cold air into the car
• Recording of inexplicable audio

"While driving with a friend, we cautiously entered the old Momotani Tunnel. As soon as we entered, the car engine suddenly stopped, and it became pitch black. After a while, the engine started again, and as we tried to quickly get out of the tunnel, we saw a woman's face, completely white, reflected in the rearview mirror. I screamed and slammed on the accelerator, and somehow managed to get out of the tunnel, but I'll never forget that face."

⚠️ Attention:It is currently closed and entry is dangerous. There is also a risk of collapse inside.

2. Ozu Red Brick Building (Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture)

Built during the Meiji era, the Ozu Red Brick Hall, a red brick building, once served as the town hall and has witnessed much of history. Stories abound of figures appearing in the windows at night and eerie noises being heard, and its deep history has given rise to ghost stories.

• A human figure reflected in a window at night
• Eerie noises coming from inside the building
• A voice coming from a room that should be empty
• Rapid drop in body temperature
• Foreign objects appearing in old photographs

"My friend and I snuck into the Ozu Red Brick Building at night for a test of courage. The building was shrouded in silence, but when I peeked out the second-floor window, I thought I saw a faint human face in the darkness. At that moment, I felt like someone tapped me on the shoulder from behind, and I quickly ran outside. I still remember that cold feeling."

⚠️ Attention:Entry into the premises requires permission from the manager. Entering at night is an illegal act.

3. Mount Tsurugi (Mima City and Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture)

Mount Tsurugi, considered one of Japan's three greatest hidden regions, is a place where a sacred and unsettling atmosphere coexists. Near the summit, there are many places said to have been used by mountain ascetics for training during a time when women were forbidden from entering the mountain, as well as numerous mysterious legends, making it both mystical and awe-inspiring.

• Unusual whispering near the mountaintop
• Footsteps can be heard from within the forest.
• A figure resembling a Buddhist monk was sighted.
• A phenomenon that makes it easier to get lost.
• I tend to have creepy dreams.

"When my family and I went hiking on Mount Tsurugi, we were in a secluded spot near the summit when all the surrounding sounds suddenly disappeared, and we were enveloped in silence. In that silence, we could hear several people chanting in low voices from somewhere. I got goosebumps and quickly left the area, but I still don't know who those voices were."

⚠️ Attention:As this is a mountainous area, thorough preparation and safety precautions are necessary. Please be careful not to get lost.

4. Ochiai Tunnel (Niyodogawa Town, Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture)

The Ochiai Tunnel, part of a now-abandoned local railway line, is the subject of ghost stories, with people saying that at night, they can hear children playing and see flashlights flickering. The interior is shrouded in dampness and darkness, making it an ideal place for ghost stories, further amplifying the sense of dread.

• Children's voices can be heard playing inside the tunnel.
• Flashing of a flashlight
• Eerie writing on the tunnel wall
• Sudden cold air
• Car lights malfunction

"My friend and I went to the Ochiai Tunnel for a test of courage. As we drove into the tunnel, we heard the joyful laughter of children, and the engine immediately stopped. As we walked through the tunnel, shining our flashlights, we spotted the words 'You can't go back' written on the wall. We quickly returned to the car, somehow managed to start the engine, and drove out of the tunnel."

⚠️ Attention:Because it's a disused railway line, the footing is poor and it's dangerous. The interior is dark and visibility is poor, so caution is advised.

5. Oboke and Koboke (Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture)

Oboke and Koboke, scenic spots carved out by the raging currents of the Yoshino River, were once the site of legends of human sacrifice and tales of the spirits of those drowned wandering the river's surface. The silence of the deep gorge only accentuates its eerie atmosphere, making it a place of ancient supernatural occurrences.

• A human figure floating on the surface of the river
• Sobbing sounds from the water's surface
• The vengeful spirits of those who were submerged at the bottom of the river.
• Footsteps walking along the river
• Rapid drop in water temperature

"When I went sightseeing in Oboke and Koboke with my friends, we were on a sightseeing boat. As the boat reached the middle of the river, we saw a faint human figure floating on the water's surface. At first, I thought I was imagining things, but everyone else had seen the same thing, so I couldn't stop trembling. The boatman just said that it was best not to talk about it."

⚠️ Attention:Please absolutely avoid swimming in rivers and entering dangerous areas. Be aware of natural threats as well.

6. Tunnel at the border between Nankoku City and Kochi City (Nankoku City and Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture)

The tunnel, located on the border between Nankoku City and Kochi City, is often kept secret. Rumors circulate that female and child ghosts appear there, and that phenomena are particularly likely to occur when driving through it late at night. These eerie rumors are passed down among the local residents.

• Sighting of a female ghost inside a tunnel
• A presence that seems to be the ghost of a child
• Abnormal behavior of the car
• Noise from the radio
• The phenomenon of looking back at the tunnel exit

"Late at night, while on my way from Nankoku City to Kochi City for work, I entered a tunnel in Sakai. About halfway through the tunnel, my colleague, who was sitting in the passenger seat, muttered, 'Someone's there...' I looked and saw a woman's face reflected in the rearview mirror. I quickly stepped on the accelerator and got out of the tunnel, but the woman's face looked so sad that it's still burned into my memory."

⚠️ Attention:Driving at night is dangerous due to poor visibility. Please refrain from reckless entry in search of paranormal experiences.

7. A ruined clinic in a certain location in Kagawa Prefecture

In Kagawa Prefecture, although specific place names are often withheld, there are abandoned clinics that are said to hold the remnants of medical equipment from when they once treated patients, as well as the lingering regrets of those patients, and are known as places that give off an eerie atmosphere.

• Sounds of medical equipment moving in the examination room
• Groans from the operating room
• A shadow resembling the patient's spirit
• chemical smell
• Medical records scattered haphazardly

"While exploring abandoned places, I entered an old clinic in Kagawa Prefecture. The inside was dilapidated, but medical instruments were placed on the examination table as if someone had just used it. At that moment, the examination room door slowly opened, and I heard someone sobbing from inside. I was so terrified that I froze and almost fainted."

⚠️ Attention:Entering abandoned buildings is extremely dangerous. There is a risk of building collapse or trespassing.

8. A haunted tunnel in a certain location in Ehime Prefecture

There are several tunnels in Ehime Prefecture where paranormal activity is rumored. In particular, at locations where accidents or incidents have occurred, there are constant reports of cars breaking down and suspicious figures being sighted. The darkness and sense of confinement amplify the fear of those who visit.

• Car stalling inside a tunnel
• Sighting of a suspicious figure
• The strange sensation of touching the tunnel wall
• A cold wind blowing in
• A voice from a place where no one should be

"My friend and I went to a place in Ehime Prefecture that's said to be a haunted tunnel. The air was heavy from the moment we entered the tunnel, and as soon as we went inside, the car engine suddenly stopped. When we shone our flashlights, we could see something that looked like blood smeared on the tunnel walls, so we quickly restarted the car and drove out of the tunnel. To this day, I still don't know what that blood-like substance was."

⚠️ Attention:The tunnel is dark and visibility is poor, so please drive with extreme caution. Please refrain from entering without permission.

9. A certain location in Tokushima Prefecture - a notorious suicide spot

Tokushima Prefecture is dotted with places believed to be haunted by the lingering regrets of those who lost their lives there unnoticed—so-called suicide spots. In particular, there are rumors that crying can be heard at night and that people can sense a spiritual presence in places like cliffs and remote locations.

• Crying at night
• A feeling like being dragged down from a cliff.
• Mysterious footprints appearing on the ground
• Whispers heard with the cold wind
• A heavy, oppressive atmosphere unique to a place where feelings of regret linger.

"My friend and I went on a test of courage to a cliff in Tokushima Prefecture known as a suicide spot. Even during the day, the atmosphere there was eerie, but at night, we heard a sound that wasn't the wind, like someone crying. Furthermore, we were overcome with the feeling that we were being dragged down from the cliff, and we were so terrified that we couldn't move."

⚠️ Attention:These places are extremely dangerous. Never approach them alone. Furthermore, carelessly entering the sites of accidents or incidents is a disrespectful act to the deceased.

10. A certain haunted tunnel in Kochi Prefecture (separate location)

Kochi Prefecture also has several tunnels that are rumored to be haunted. In one of them, there are stories of cars moving on their own inside the tunnel, and of people feeling the presence of someone who shouldn't be in the car, which attracts many ghost story enthusiasts.

• Unauthorized movement of cars inside tunnels
• A feeling that no one should be on board
• The sound of knocking on the tunnel wall
• Flashing flashlight
• Sudden engine stop

"My friend and I went to a famous haunted tunnel in Kochi Prefecture. As we entered the tunnel, the car suddenly began to shake violently, as if someone was pushing it. Furthermore, the passenger side door opened on its own, and we felt someone's presence outside, along with a cold breeze. I was too terrified to even scream, and all I could do was pray that we would get through the tunnel."

⚠️ Attention:Any malfunctions in your car inside a tunnel could be due to a physical problem. Avoid taking dangerous actions based on hasty judgments. Prioritize safety above all else.

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So, what did you think? This time, we introduced 10 terrifying yet fascinating haunted spots scattered throughout the Shikoku region. These places are home to many ancient ghost stories and terrifying experiences of people who have actually visited them. However, when visiting haunted spots, please be sure to take safety precautions and behave respectfully. Trespassing and entering private property are strictly prohibited.

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