[2026 Latest] Top 6 Haunted Hotels and Inns in Chubu Region | Real Spots and Rumors Explained
There are several places in the Chubu region that are said to be haunted hotels and inns. This article summarizes the rumors and points to be aware of, based on the actual locations and publicly available regional information.
⚠️ Entering these locations without permission may constitute trespassing. This article is for informational purposes only and does not recommend visiting.
Ranking criteria:
- 👻 Fear level: Frequency and intensity of paranormal phenomena sightings
- ⚠️ Danger level: Physical hazards (collapse, restricted access, etc.)
- 📍 access: Accessibility (e.g., accessible by car/only accessible on foot)
1st Place: Chitose-ro (Aichi Prefecture)
basic information
- location: Aichi prefecture
- kinds: Haunted Hotels and Inns
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★ (2/5)
- access: Around Ichinomiya City
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Ghost sightings
- Unexplained noises and voices
- Abnormalities in photos and videos
Actual experiences
A ruined inn. It has a history of numerous fatalities due to a fire. There are rumors and eyewitness accounts of strange phenomena, such as voices being heard from the guest rooms, footsteps walking in the corridors, and a figure staring out from the windows.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: This area may be private property or a restricted area. Please do not enter without permission and enjoy the area only on public roads and within the scope of publicly available information.
2nd Place: Hotel Royal (Ruins) (Shizuoka Prefecture)
basic information
- location: Shizuoka Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted Hotels and Inns
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★★ (3/5)
- access: Around Kosai City
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Ghost sightings
- Unexplained noises and voices
- Abnormalities in photos and videos
Actual experiences
At a famous abandoned hotel on the shores of Lake Hamana, a figure has been spotted peering out from a guest room window. Rumors also circulate that footsteps can be heard running down empty corridors and a woman sobbing inside. ...These are some of the rumors and eyewitness accounts being shared.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: This area may be private property or a restricted area. Please do not enter without permission and enjoy the area only on public roads and within the scope of publicly available information.
3rd Place: Kokokei House (Gifu Prefecture)
basic information
- location: Gifu Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted Hotels and Inns
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★ (2/5)
- access: Around Tajimi City
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Ghost sightings
- Unexplained noises and voices
- Abnormalities in photos and videos
Actual experiences
This abandoned building, which is said to have once been a clinic or inn, is known as one of the most spooky places in Gifu Prefecture. Many people have reported feeling like they are being watched from inside the building and hearing eerie voices. ...These are some of the rumors and eyewitness accounts that have been shared.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: This area may be private property or a restricted area. Please do not enter without permission and enjoy the area only on public roads and within the scope of publicly available information.
4th Place: Tsubono Hot Spring (Hotel Tsubono) (Toyama Prefecture)
basic information
- location: Toyama Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted Hotels and Inns
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Around Uozu City
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Ghost sightings
- Unexplained noises and voices
- Abnormalities in photos and videos
Actual experiences
Known as one of the largest abandoned buildings in the Hokuriku region, it is the site of a past missing persons case. There are persistent rumors of sightings of a young girl's ghost and the feeling of being watched from the building, even though no one should be there. ...These are some of the rumors and sightings that have been reported.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: This area may be private property or a restricted area. Please do not enter without permission and enjoy the area only on public roads and within the scope of publicly available information.
5th Place: Hotel New Shoji (Ruins) (Yamanashi Prefecture)
basic information
- location: Yamanashi Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted Hotels and Inns
- Fear level: ★★★ (3/5)
- Danger level: ★★ (2/5)
- access: Around Yamanakako Village
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Ghost sightings
- Unexplained noises and voices
- Abnormalities in photos and videos
Actual experiences
It's a huge abandoned hotel on the shores of Lake Yamanaka, and the ghost of a woman in white has been sighted inside. It's known for strange noises coming from supposedly empty rooms, and for orbs appearing in photographs taken there. ...These are some of the rumors and sightings that have been reported.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: This area may be private property or a restricted area. Please do not enter without permission and enjoy the area only on public roads and within the scope of publicly available information.
6th Place: Terao Onsen (Toyama Prefecture)
basic information
- location: Toyama Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted Hotels and Inns
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Around Nanto City
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Ghost sightings
- Unexplained noises and voices
- Abnormalities in photos and videos
Actual experiences
There are rumors that it's a huge abandoned inn that was left untouched after a series of accidents occurred during demolition work. There are accounts of people seeing figures looking down from the windows and hearing a baby crying. ...These are some of the rumors and sightings being shared.
Access/Directions
📍 View on Google Maps:
⚠️ Notes: This area may be private property or a restricted area. Please do not enter without permission and enjoy the area only on public roads and within the scope of publicly available information.
summary
This time, in our article "[2026 Latest] Top 6 Haunted Hotels and Inns in the Chubu Region | Explanation of Real Spots and Rumors," we introduced haunted spots in the Chubu region in a ranking format.
Each spot has its own local history and legends, making them great reading material for learning about the background of the area.
⚠️ Again, unauthorized entry into these locations may constitute trespassing. Always obtain permission beforehand and take safety precautions when visiting.
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" [2026 Latest] Top 6 Haunted Hotels and Inns in the Chubu Region | Real Spots and Rumors Explained This is an article compiled by the Horror Tales File editorial team as a story, based on publicly available information, rumors circulating in the community, and information submitted by readers. It does not definitively state the authenticity of paranormal phenomena.
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