[2026 Latest] Top 10 Scariest Haunted Spots in Ibaraki Prefecture | Includes Real-Life Experiences

Places in Ibaraki Prefecture that you should never go near

Ibaraki Prefecture—The dark history etched into this land is filled with stories of numerous paranormal phenomena. In this article, we have carefully selected 10 of the most terrifying haunted spots in Ibaraki Prefecture.Actual experiencesWe will introduce them together.

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

1. Old Tsukioi Tunnel (Daigo Town)

The historic Old Tsukioi Tunnel, which opened during the Meiji era, is said to be the site of many workers' deaths, and their vengeful spirits are believed to still linger there. There are also constant sightings of a female ghost, making it particularly famous as a haunted spot within the prefecture.

• When driving through a tunnel at night, countless handprints appear on the car windows.
• In the tunnel, which should have been empty, the sounds of sobbing and the clinking of tools echoed.
• A creepy woman's face is reflected in the rearview mirror.
• Suddenly, the car engine stops or the lights start flashing.

It was the middle of the night, as I emerged from the old Tsukii Tunnel. I glanced in the rearview mirror and for a split second, I thought I saw the face of a woman in a white kimono. I quickly turned around, but there was nothing there. Goosebumps ran down my entire body, and I pressed the accelerator, but I could feel a cold gaze in the car the whole time.

2. Kokou Shrine (a place associated with Taira no Masakado) (Bando City)

Kokou Shrine is said to be the final resting place of Taira no Masakado, a hero of the Kanto region, and it is a sacred yet terrifying place where his vengeful spirit still lingers. It is rumored that Masakado's unfulfilled desires remain in this land.

• The ghost of a headless warrior appears in and around the temple grounds.
• Late at night, I can hear a sound like armor rubbing together.
• Some people feel unwell due to the intense gaze and intimidating atmosphere.
• From the trees within the temple grounds, one can hear the groans of Lord Masakado.

The night air at Kokou Shrine had an unusually heavy atmosphere. As soon as I passed through the torii gate, a cold chill ran down my spine. As I went further inside, I heard a groan from afar, like a warrior dying on the battlefield, and I froze in place, unable to move.

3. Tatsunokuchi (Hitachiomiya City)

"Ryū no Kuchi," a notoriously dangerous section of the Kuji River, has long been known as a place where many drowning accidents have occurred in the past. It is said that the lingering regrets of the victims are submerged at the bottom of the river, and that they still cling to this world to this day.

• Numerous pale hands were seen reaching out from the surface of the river.
• A figure can be seen standing by the water's edge, beckoning towards me.
• I was overcome with the feeling of being dragged underwater.
• I can hear a child sobbing, as if pleading for help.

My friend and I were doing a test of courage at Ryunokuchi in the middle of the night. As we were standing on the riverbank, the surface of the water suddenly began to ripple, and countless bubbles rose to the surface. And for just a split second, we felt as if we saw countless eyes glowing, staring at us from the bottom of the water, so we ran away as fast as we could.

4. Sano Tunnel (Hitachinaka City)

Sano Tunnel is renowned as one of the most dangerous haunted spots in the prefecture. Rumors persist that a gruesome incident occurred there in the past, and it is said that the spirits of the victims still wander the tunnel.

• The engine suddenly stopped while driving through a tunnel and could not be restarted.
• In the rearview mirror, an unknown person appears in the back seat, where no one should be.
• I can hear a strange woman sobbing and a child laughing.
• I was suddenly struck by chills and nausea inside the tunnel.

My car stalled in the Sano Tunnel. The lights went out, and I panicked in the pitch black. Just then, I thought I saw something in the rearview mirror, and when I looked, there was a woman with a pale face sitting in the back seat. The moment our eyes met, I almost fainted without even being able to scream.

5. Nishio Tunnel (Tsuchiura City)

Nishio Tunnel is a haunted spot said to be a place where vengeful spirits are concentrated due to the many fatal accidents that have occurred on the nearby mountain pass. It is especially rumored that inexplicable phenomena can be encountered if you visit late at night.

• Multiple voices and laughter can be heard coming from inside the tunnel, where no one should be.
• While driving, your vision is suddenly obscured, becoming completely white or completely dark.
• I suddenly felt a cold gaze from the passenger seat, and when I turned around, there was no one there.
• A sinister figure was seen crossing in front of the car.

While driving through the Nishio Tunnel late at night, my vision suddenly went white. It only lasted a moment, but during that time, I heard what sounded like multiple voices whispering in my ear. When my vision returned, the passenger-side window was strangely fogged up, and there was a small handprint on it.

6. Mount Tsukuba (around Shirahige Benten) (Tsukuba City)

Mount Tsukuba, one of the most sacred mountains in the Kanto region, has long been known as a holy site for Shugendo (a form of Japanese mountain asceticism), but it is also a place where legends of people disappearing mysteriously persist. The area around Shirahige Benten in particular is shrouded in a mysterious yet eerie atmosphere.

• White snakes and giant snakes appear on the mountain trails at night.
• I encountered an ancient spirit dressed as a mountain ascetic and was led down a path.
• If you venture too deep, you're more likely to get lost and end up going around the same place multiple times.
• A voice calling for help can be heard from somewhere.

When I was hiking Mount Tsukuba at night and passed by the Shirahige Benten shrine, I saw something pure white lying in the middle of the path. As I got closer, I realized it was a huge snake, and it slowly raised its head and looked at me. Its eyes were just like a human's, and I was so terrified I couldn't move.

7. Mito Castle Ruins (Mito City)

The ruins of Mito Castle, once the stronghold of the Mito Domain, are a place with a history of fierce battles. It is said that the vengeful spirits of the many samurai who lost their lives there still deeply reside in the castle ruins.

• At night, a sound like armor rubbing together can be heard coming from a place where no one should be.
• Eerie figures in armor have been spotted near the moat and around the site of the main gate.
• In the middle of the night, a cold wind blew fiercely across the castle ruins, and I felt an eerie presence.
• A figure resembling a defeated samurai can be seen walking along with a sorrowful expression.

One night, as I was walking along the moat at the ruins of Mito Castle, I heard a clinking sound, like metal rubbing together. When I looked in the direction of the sound, I could vaguely see a figure resembling armor standing in the darkness. I was too scared to look away, but when I turned back, the figure had vanished.

8. Bridges around Okuyama (near the Tone River) (Tone Town)

The bridges spanning the Tone River in the mountainous area are known locally as "suicide spots," and many tragedies have been repeated there. It is said that the regrets of those who jumped remain on the bridge supports and affect those who cross them.

• While driving across a bridge, I suddenly felt an eerie gaze from behind.
• The steering wheel suddenly becomes heavy, or it tries to turn on its own.
• Empty human figures have been spotted standing beneath the bridge piers and on the surface of the river.
• A low, hoarse voice can be heard, as if someone is calling out to you.

As I was crossing a bridge near Okuyama, the steering wheel suddenly became heavy. It felt as if someone was pulling it, trying to swerve to the left on its own. I desperately tried to hold on, and when I looked in the rearview mirror, I thought I saw a dark, shadowy figure sitting in the back seat.

9. Oarai Coast (Oarai Town)

Oarai Beach is known for its beautiful scenery, but in the past, many drowning accidents have occurred there, and it is said that the spirits of those who died crawl up from the sea. Particular caution is advised on rough nights and foggy days.

• On foggy nights, a woman in white clothing is sometimes seen standing at the water's edge.
• Multiple voices can be heard calling out from underwater, as if saying "Hey!"
• Countless hand-like objects appear and disappear at the water's edge.
• Suddenly, you might feel extremely cold on the beach or be overcome with severe nausea.

One night on Oarai Beach, as I walked through the mist, I saw a woman in a white dress standing at the water's edge in the distance. She was soaking wet, as if she had just come out of the sea, and she slowly turned her face towards me. The moment I saw her face, I ran away without being able to utter a sound.

10. Gogyo River (around Sanko Bridge) (Chikusei City)

The area around Sanko Bridge on the Gogyo River is said to be the site of a tragic incident in the past, and sightings of child ghosts are particularly frequent. The tragedy lurking behind their innocent appearance instills a strange sense of dread in visitors.

• When I cross the bridge in the middle of the night, I get a cold sensation as if someone is grabbing my ankles.
• The sounds of children playing and laughing can be heard from the riverbank and under the bridge, where no one should be.
• A faintly glowing figure of a child was spotted near the bridge.
• You feel like you're being watched, or like someone is staring at you from out of nowhere.

I was cycling across Sankobashi Bridge late at night when I suddenly felt like my right ankle was being grabbed. It was so cold that my feet stopped pedaling, and when I turned around, I heard a child's voice from below the bridge saying, "Let's play..." I threw my bike down and ran away.

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• The Grudge (2003) – No one who enters that house can escape.
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summary

There are many haunted places in Ibaraki Prefecture. Please be careful.Unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited.is.

*These personal accounts are based on information gathered through interviews and research.

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