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24Featured Spots
21prefectures
8Spot type

The paranormal activity is based on unconfirmed rumors. The map is not a precise coordinate guide but a search link using "name + prefecture".

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Hokkaido, Hokkaido
Parks/Nature Official document verification

Onuma Quasi-National Park

This story was presented as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from Hokkaido Prefecture.

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Hokkaido
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Onuma Quasi-National Park | Hokkaido(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed on the page.

Tohoku region, Iwate Prefecture
Industrial Heritage Official document verification

Hachimantai City Matsuo Mine Museum

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Hachimantai City.

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Hachimantai City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Hachimantai City Matsuo Mine Museum | Hachimantai City(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2024-05-27

Kanto region, Gunma Prefecture
Dams and waterfronts Official document verification

Fukiware Falls

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Numata City.

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Numata City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Trail restrictions may change due to flooding, snowfall, or wildlife. Please follow the latest information from Numata City and local signs.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Introduction to Fukiware Falls | Numata City(New tab)

Official document update date: 2021-04-01 (introduction page) / Current status page was checked on 2026-08-04

Kanto region, Gunma Prefecture
Dams and waterfronts Official document verification

Yamba Dam

This story was presented as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kanto Regional Development Bureau
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Please respect the designated areas for free viewing and do not enter managed areas, private property, or restricted areas.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Yamba Dam | Tone River Dam Integrated Management Office(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed on the page (confirmed on 2026-08-04).

Kanto region, Saitama Prefecture
Archaeological remains and caves Official document verification

Yoshimi Hyakketsu

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Yoshimi Town.

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Yoshimi Town
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Opening/closing status may change. Please check the latest information from Yoshimi Town before visiting.

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The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Yoshimi Hyakketsu (Yoshimi Hundred Caves) and Hikarigoke (luminescent moss) | Yoshimi Town(New tab)

Official document update: Current closure information on the page was confirmed on 2026-08-04.

Kanto region, Tokyo
Castles and historical sites Official document verification

Hachioji Castle Ruins

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Hachioji City.

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Hachioji City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Hachioji Castle Ruins | Hachioji City(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2026-05-30

Kanto region, Kanagawa Prefecture
Coast and Cape Official document verification

Kannonzaki Park

This story was presented as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from Kanagawa Prefecture.

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Kanagawa Prefecture
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Kannonzaki Park | Kanagawa Prefecture(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2026-02-03

Chubu region, Niigata Prefecture
Industrial Heritage Official document verification

Gold mines on Sado Island

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Sado City.

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Sado City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Gold mines on Sado Island | Sado City(New tab)

Official document update display: New entries up to 2026-07-10 were checked on 2026-08-04.

Chubu region, Ishikawa Prefecture
Castles and historical sites Official document verification

Nanao Castle Ruins

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Nanao City.

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Nanao City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Historic Site of Nanao Castle | Nanao City(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2026-06-08

Chubu region, Nagano Prefecture Memorial and historical materials
War relics and memorials Official document verification

Matsushiro Zozan Underground Bunker

While the articles in the horror story file may touch upon unconfirmed rumors, we prioritize historical facts and respect for the victims in our guidance.

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Nagano City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

This is a place for remembrance, commemoration, and learning. Please maintain tranquility and respect, and follow the local guidance and visiting rules.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Guide to the Matsushiro Zozan Underground Bunker | Nagano City(New tab)

Official document update display: The current public information on this page was checked on 2026-08-04.

Chubu region, Shizuoka Prefecture
Tunnels and underground Official document verification

Amagi Tunnel

This story was presented as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Shizuoka Prefecture
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Amagi Mountain Tunnel: Japan's longest stone-built road tunnel | Shizuoka Prefecture(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2025-01-31

Kinki region, Osaka Prefecture
Castles and historical sites Official document verification

Osaka Castle Park

This was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from the Osaka City Construction Bureau.

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Osaka City Construction Bureau
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Osaka Castle Park | Osaka, the Green City ONLINE(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2024-05-30

Kinki region, Osaka Prefecture
Castles and historical sites Official document verification

Tennoji Park/Chausuyama

This story was presented as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from Osaka City.

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Osaka City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Historical sites and landmarks in Tennoji Ward, Osaka City(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed in the documents.

Kinki region, Hyogo Prefecture
Castles and historical sites Official document verification

Himeji Castle and Okiku Well

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Himeji City.

source
Himeji City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

How to Enjoy the Castle | Himeji Castle Official Website(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed on the page (confirmed on 2026-08-04).

China, Shimane Prefecture
Castles and historical sites Official document verification

Matsue Castle Keep

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Matsue City.

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Matsue City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Regarding the designation of Matsue Castle's keep as a National Treasure | Matsue City(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2023-05-17

Chugoku Region, Hiroshima Prefecture Memorial and historical materials
War relics and memorials Official document verification

Atomic Bomb Dome

While the articles in the horror story file may touch upon unconfirmed rumors, we prioritize historical facts and respect for the victims in our guidance.

source
Hiroshima Prefecture
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

This is a place for remembrance, commemoration, and learning. Please maintain tranquility and respect, and follow the local guidance and visiting rules.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Atomic Bomb Dome | Hiroshima Prefecture(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed on the page.

Shikoku, Tokushima Prefecture
Parks/Nature Official document verification

Bizan Park

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Tokushima City.

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Tokushima City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Mayuyama Park | Tokushima City(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2026-04-14

Shikoku, Kagawa Prefecture
Dams and waterfronts Official document verification

Mannō Pond

This story was presented as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from Kagawa Prefecture.

source
Kagawa Prefecture
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Mannō Pond | Kagawa Prefecture(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2020-12-10

Kyushu, Okinawa, Fukuoka Prefecture
Industrial Heritage Official document verification

Former Shime Coal Mine Shaft Tower

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Shime Town.

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Shime Town
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Former Shime Coal Mine Shaft Tower | Shime Town(New tab)

Official document update displayed: 2016-12-26

Kyushu, Okinawa, and Kumamoto Prefecture
Industrial Heritage Official document verification

Manda Coal Mine

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Arao City.

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Arao City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Manda Coal Mine | Arao City(New tab)

Official document update: 2025-01-06 (Visitor information)

Kyushu, Okinawa, Miyazaki Prefecture
Dams and waterfronts Official document verification

Sekinoo Falls

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed in official documents from Miyakonojo City.

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Miyakonojo City
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

The conditions for use on the walking trails may change. Please follow the latest information from Miyakonojo City and local signs.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Sekinoo Falls | Miyakonojo City(New tab)

Official document update: Walking trail information from 2026-07-18 was confirmed on 2026-08-04.

Kyushu, Okinawa, Miyazaki Prefecture
Coast and Cape Official document verification

Toi Cape

This story was introduced as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from the Miyazaki Prefectural Tourism Association (Miyazaki Prefecture's official tourism website).

source
Miyazaki Prefecture Tourism Association (Miyazaki Prefecture Official Tourism Website)
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Please check the official information for opening hours and visiting conditions, and do not get too close to the wild horses.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Toi Cape | Miyazaki Prefecture Official Tourism Website(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed on the page (confirmed on 2026-08-04).

Kyushu, Okinawa, and Kagoshima Prefecture
Castles and historical sites Official document verification

Kagoshima Castle (Tsurumaru Castle) Ruins

This story was presented as an unconfirmed rumor in an article published in the Horror Story File. The existence of the location and basic information have been confirmed through official documents from Kagoshima Prefecture.

source
Kagoshima Prefecture
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

Access restrictions, opening hours, and traffic restrictions may change. Please check official information and on-site signs before visiting.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Kagoshima (Tsurumaru) Castle Ruins | Kagoshima Prefecture(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed on the page.

Kyushu, Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture Memorial and historical materials
War relics and memorials Official document verification

Chibichirigama

While the articles in the horror story file may touch upon unconfirmed rumors, we prioritize historical facts and respect for the victims in our guidance.

source
Yomitan Village
Confirmation date
August 12, 2026

This is a place for remembrance, commemoration, and learning. Please maintain tranquility and respect, and follow the local guidance and visiting rules.

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Basis and Publication Policy

The location's existence and basic information have been verified using the following official documents. These documents do not support rumors of paranormal activity.

Chibichirigama: Connecting Generations for Lasting Peace | Yomitan Village(New tab)

Update status of official documents: No update date is displayed on the page.

About the information posted

This initial version includes only 24 entries where the existence and basic information of the locations can be linked to official sources. Paranormal phenomena and personal accounts are unconfirmed, and official sources do not corroborate them.

Current conditions may change due to closures, construction, disasters, operating hours, etc. If you are going to the location, always prioritize the official information provided by each card company and on-site guidance.

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