[2026 Latest] Top 3 Ranking of Ghostly Rumors in 3 Parks in Shizuoka

This study compares the paranormal rumors surrounding Tannoike Park, Hosoe Park, and Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park in Kikugawa City and Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and examines how much of this can be verified using records kept by the local governments and park managers. The rankings and scores reflect the transparency and specificity of the records, and do not represent the level of fear, danger, or truthfulness of the supernatural occurrences.

Survey methods and evaluation criteria

For each location, external rumor listings were separated from independent local government/facility manager documents, and the information was compared based on the actual recorded dates, uses, structures, incidents, and eyewitness accounts. "Match" is used when all claims of the comparison are supported; "Partial Match" is used when only some are supported and others are unconfirmed; "Discrepancy" is used when directly contradictory facts are confirmed; "Unmeasurable" is used when there is insufficient evidence for direct comparison; and "New Facts" is used when meaningful facts not present in the rumors are confirmed in official documents. The mere posting of a rumor does not constitute proof of the phenomenon. The ranking of data quality is based on a total of 100 points, consisting of source transparency 30, history/space 25, safety information 20, novelty 15, and rumor source transparency 10, and does not represent an evaluation of the supernatural phenomenon itself.

1st place: Tannoike Park | Partial match (75 points)

The rumored details

The "Ghost Rumors" section of Ghost Map lists "the ghost of a young girl appearing" and "the ability to take photos of ghosts" as "rumors of paranormal activity at Tannoike Park," and also mentions stories of "feeling like you're being watched from around the pond" and "getting headaches when you go near the pond," as well as the claim that "the suspension bridge over the pond" is a place where paranormal activity is most likely to occur. The section also states that "it is an agricultural reservoir completed in 1957," and further mentions that "there seems to have been a murder case and an incident in which an elementary school student died in an accident in the past." This is a description of rumors on the page and does not mean that any incidents or phenomena have been confirmed by independent sources.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The source is the "Paranormal Rumors" section of the National Paranormal Map (verified October 14, 2026). The current source only allows us to verify the information on that page; there is no record of the initial appearance, the person who experienced it firsthand, the date of the testimony, or any documents identifying the specific incident. This should be treated as an example of secondary publication.

• Tannoike Park | Tannoike Koen – A haunted spot in Shizuoka Prefecture(Confirmed on 2026-10-14) — ### Ghost rumors

  Paranormal phenomena rumored to be occurring at Tannoike Park

  - The ghost of a young girl appears
  - You can take photos of paranormal activity.
  This agricultural reservoir was completed in 1957. Apparently, there have been murder cases and accidental deaths of elementary school children in the past.
  People feel like they're being watched from around the pond. It's said that people get headaches when they go near the pond. The suspension bridge over the pond is said to be particularly prone to paranormal activity. Orbs have been sighted there late at night, and paranormal photographs have been taken.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

When comparing the information published as Tannoike Park, the official Kikugawa City website identifies the location as "Tannoike," stating that it is an agricultural reservoir completed in 1957 and part of the Omaezaki Enshu-nada Prefectural Natural Park. There is also information indicating that a circular road and gazebos have been developed, and that the pond is used for sightseeing and strolling throughout the year. Public documents only confirm the age, purpose, and scenic use of the pond, not any crime or supernatural occurrence.

• Kikugawa City / Tanno Pond(Confirmed on 2026-10-14) — Tanno Pond is an agricultural reservoir completed in 1957 and is part of the Omaezaki Enshu-nada Prefectural Natural Park.
  With a circular road and gazebos that allow visitors to enjoy the water's scenery reflecting the mountain's shadow, the area is a popular spot for sightseeing and strolling around the pond throughout the seasons, from the cherry blossoms of spring to the lush green leaves of summer and the vibrant autumn foliage.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The year and purpose of the "agricultural reservoir completed in 1957" match the city's explanation. This match is limited to the fact that Tanno Pond is an irrigation facility and does not support the girl's ghost or the paranormal photographs. Regarding the murder case, the accidental death of the elementary school student, the gaze from the pond and headaches, and the strange occurrences on the suspension bridge, there are no records corresponding to the city's announcement, and it is not possible to directly determine whether they occurred or not.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
An agricultural reservoir completed in 1957 (Showa 32).	support	The guide from Kikugawa City clearly states that Tanno Pond is an agricultural reservoir completed in 1957, so this part of the information regarding the year and purpose in the rumors section can be directly compared. This does not provide evidence of any supernatural occurrences.	Kikugawa City / Tanno Pond
There have been murder cases in the past	Unconfirmed	The city's citation covers the completion, purpose, and walking directions of the pond, but does not include the date or record of the murder. The absence of information in the documents does not mean that the incident did not occur.	No official data available for direct comparison.
Apparently, there was an incident where an elementary school student died in an accident.	Unconfirmed	The rumor section does not specify the timing or parties involved in the accident, and the city's tourist information does not include any accident records that can be cross-referenced, so it cannot be confirmed as fact.	No official data available for direct comparison.
The ghost of a young girl appears	Unconfirmed	The city's document is a tourist and facility guide for Tanno Pond and does not record or confirm any sightings of the girl's ghost. The mere existence of the document does not support the phenomenon.	No official data available for direct comparison.
You can take photos of ghosts.	Unconfirmed	The city's guide does not contain any documentation confirming the taking of the paranormal photograph, nor are any verifiable records or conditions for the photograph provided in the source material.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A suspension bridge over a pond	Unconfirmed	The city's reference mentions the circular road and gazebo, but does not mention the presence or location of a suspension bridge. There is no evidence to definitively conclude that it does not exist, so it cannot be determined from the current document.	No official data available for direct comparison.
I feel like I'm being watched from around the pond.	Unconfirmed	The city's tourist information does not investigate or record experiences of feeling like you are being watched, and the cause of the sensation or its factual accuracy cannot be confirmed solely from the rumors page.	No official data available for direct comparison.
I get a headache when I go near a pond.	Unconfirmed	Medical and on-site records indicating the occurrence or cause of headaches are not included in the preserved materials, and the city's walking guides do not verify the claims of the symptoms.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

The possibility that the surface of water, trees, and the outline of bridges at night could influence the perception of darkness and sound is a generally accepted alternative interpretation. However, this is not based on on-site observation and is not evidence to explain or refute any specific experience or incident.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The scope of the comparison is limited to the listing section of the paranormal map and the guide to Tanno Pond in Kikugawa City. Documents confirming the date, records, witnesses, and initial appearance of rumors of the incident are not included in this collection. The absence of information in the city's tourist guide is not treated as evidence that the incident did not occur.

Verification results: Partial match

The conclusions are partially consistent. Only the specific date and purpose—that it was an agricultural reservoir completed in 1957—was confirmed by the city's records. On the other hand, no incidents, accidental deaths, or the ghost of a young girl were confirmed, and there is no evidence to link the reservoir's existence to any supernatural occurrences. This classification does not imply the existence of any supernatural phenomena.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	28/30	The official city announcement and the rumored text can be identified separately, and the year 1957 and the purpose of the reservoir can be directly compared, but the primary source for the incident story is not provided.
Historical and spatial context	18/25	While the completion year and the specific historical fact that it serves as an agricultural reservoir can be officially confirmed, the history of the incidents that occurred and the bridge's origins remain unknown.
Safety information	8/20	The city guide lists walking trails and gazebos, but it is not a document that provides information on nighttime use or dangerous areas on site, and the scope of verification is limited.
Newness of information	12/15	I checked both pages on October 14, 2026, but the content in the rumors section does not necessarily represent the latest on-site confirmations or incident records.
Transparency of the source of rumors	9/10	While the content is clearly stated in the section for paranormal rumors, the original poster, the date of the testimony, and specific information about the incident cannot be found.
total	75/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

While Kikugawa City's information mentions the use of the area for sightseeing and walking, it does not indicate that it can be used at night or that it is safe at night. Do not make visiting the area your primary objective; when using the area, check the signs posted on-site and the instructions of the administrator, and respect any entry restrictions or private property.

Map location: Coordinates of the map link published in the Kikugawa City Tanno Pond guide. This is not the location that identifies the suspension bridge or the rumored site.

Check the area around Tannoike Park on Google Maps.

2nd Place: Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park | Unmeasurable (69 points)

The rumored details

The "Supernatural Rumors" section of Ghost Map lists Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park as a place where "a female ghost appears" and "figures can be seen," and also states that "there are many charcoal suicides in the parking lot of this forest park" and "the spirits of those who are believed to have committed suicide by charcoal are occasionally sighted." These are just expressions of rumors listed on the page and have not been independently confirmed as actual incidents, deaths, or sightings.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I checked the "Ghost Rumors" section on the Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park page of the National Ghost Map on October 14, 2026. The text includes claims of a female ghost/figure and a parking lot, but the date of the incident, primary records, eyewitness accounts, and the first appearance of the legend cannot be identified from this section.

• Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park | Shizuoka-kenritsu Shinrin Koen – A haunted spot in Shizuoka Prefecture(Confirmed on 2026-10-14) — ### Ghost rumors

  Paranormal phenomena rumored to be occurring at Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park

  - A female spirit appears
  - A human figure can be seen
  Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park in Hamamatsu City is a place of relaxation overflowing with nature.

  However, abundant nature also casts a dark shadow.

  This forest park's parking lot has seen a high number of charcoal-burning suicides.

  The spirit of someone who apparently committed suicide by charcoal burning is occasionally sighted.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park's website describes it as a park rich in nature, including a mixed forest of Japanese red pine and broadleaf trees, and lists records of over 1,000 plant species (including ferns), over 80 bird species, and 1,500 insect species. Access information lists the location of the visitor center, "Birdpia Hamakita." This information pertains to the park's nature and information centers, and does not indicate that an incident occurred in the parking lot.

• Access | Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-14) — Birdpia Hamakita Visitor Center

  Address: 2597-7 Ono, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 434-0002

  TEL 053-583-0443
  Approximately 50 minutes on foot from Iwamizudera Station or Miyaguchi Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railway. (Please arrange for a taxi in advance, as there are no taxis stationed at Miyaguchi Station.)
  Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Nishikashima Station on the Enshu Railway or Tenryu Hamanako Railway. (Taxis are usually available at Nishikashima Station, but please confirm availability yourself.)

• What is Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park? | Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-14) — Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park is a nature-rich park (Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park) with a mixed forest of Japanese red pine and broad-leaved trees.
  The area boasts a diverse biodiversity, including over 1,000 species of ferns and mosses exhibiting characteristics of temperate and warm temperate zones, over 80 species of birds including the prefectural bird, the Japanese Paradise Flycatcher, over 1,500 species of insects, and fungi that support the rich forest, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing seasons.
  In addition to strolling around, you can enjoy recreation in the plaza, day camps in the sports field, and woodworking at the woodworking experience center.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The park's administrators' park description and access information neither confirms nor denies the numerous charcoal suicides in the parking lot, the sightings of female ghosts, shadowy figures, and spirits of the dead, as reported in the rumor section. The administrators' documents only confirm standard information such as the forest environment, facilities, and access, and this alone cannot support any claims of paranormal activity or incidents. Therefore, a direct comparison of the records is not valid.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
A female ghost appears	Unconfirmed	The park's description and access information provided by the administrator are guides to the nature and facilities, and do not record or verify any sightings of a female ghost.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A human figure can be seen.	Unconfirmed	The administrator page does not contain any records of sightings of human figures or any descriptions confirming the phenomenon, and the source of the rumor and the conditions under which it was observed cannot be identified, therefore it cannot be supported.	No official data available for direct comparison.
There have been numerous charcoal suicides in the parking lot of this forest park.	Unconfirmed	The park information and access materials selected by the administrator do not mention the frequency, date, or number of suicides in the parking lot, and therefore do not independently substantiate the rumored claims.	No official data available for direct comparison.
The ghost of someone who apparently committed suicide by charcoal burning is occasionally sighted.	Unconfirmed	No official records or eyewitness accounts have been presented to support the causal narratives in the rumors section, and the administrator's guidance does not confirm these claims.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

It is generally considered possible that factors such as the shadows cast by branches and leaves in the forest, as well as visibility during dark hours, could influence how things appear and cause feelings of anxiety. However, this explanation is not based on observations of this particular location and does not explain the cause of the reported sightings or deaths.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The sources examined were the rumor section and the park's description and access information provided by the administrator. Records identifying the parking lot location, incident dates and times, frequency summaries, and eyewitness accounts were not reviewed. This does not mean that all areas outside the scope of the administrator's page have been thoroughly investigated, nor does the absence of information serve as proof of non-existence.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

The determination is immeasurable. The administrator's documents describe the natural environment and information centers of Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park, but they do not provide any records that can be compared to the numerous suicides in the parking lot and ghost sightings mentioned in the rumors section. Neither confirmation nor direct refutation is possible, and general park information does not constitute evidence of paranormal activity.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	25/30	While it's possible to distinguish between the rumor page and the park manager's announcement, primary sources indicating the frequency of suicides are not included in the cited sources.
Historical and spatial context	16/25	The manager explains the forest environment, biodiversity, and background of the information center, but the history of the rumored incident at the parking lot cannot be confirmed.
Safety information	8/20	While there are directions to access the parking area, there is no information regarding the use of the parking lot late at night or the safety conditions of the location in question.
Newness of information	12/15	Each archived page was retrieved and confirmed on October 14, 2026, but the recency of the general information does not compensate for the lack of individual case records.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	The section on paranormal rumors publishes the content, but does not include the date and time of the suicide, the record number, or the original source of witnesses or eyewitness accounts.
total	69/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

Even when using the administrator's access guide, prioritize the park's usage guide and on-site signage. The quoted information does not allow confirmation of nighttime parking availability, and therefore, nighttime visits or entry into restricted areas for the purpose of verifying rumors are not recommended.

Map location: This is a transcription of the park map pin from the nationwide haunted place map page. It does not represent the administrator's numerical coordinates or the parking location mentioned in rumors.

Check the area around Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park on Google Maps.

3rd Place: Hosoe Park | Unmeasurable (64 points)

The rumored details

The "Ghost Rumors" section of Ghost Map lists a female ghost as appearing, describes the swings as dangerous, mentions the zigzagging path to the observation deck, and mentions a feeling of being watched from the trees. It also includes stories of a ghost in the white observation deck, that the ghost of Genghis Khan has moved to Hosoe Park, and that a ghost walked towards a car during a late-night dare. These are all rumors that have been published, and have not been verified by independent sources as actual sightings, movements, or late-night events.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The source is the "Ghost Rumors" section for Hosoe Park in the National Ghost Map (confirmed October 14, 2026). While it includes descriptions and legends for each road and location, it does not provide information that independently identifies the first appearance of the story, the witnesses, or the time of the sighting, and is therefore treated as an example of a submission.

• Hosoe Park | Hosoe Koen – A haunted spot in Shizuoka Prefecture(Confirmed on 2026-10-14) — ### Ghost rumors

  Paranormal phenomena rumored to be occurring in Hosoe Park

  - A female spirit appears
  The part with the swings is pretty crazy.

  Looking at it from the front from the path leading to the upper observation deck, it looks like you're zigzagging up left, right, left, right... and because it's in a forest, you get a strong feeling that someone is watching you from among the trees.

  - There are quite a few spirits in the stone monument in the park below and in the white observation deck, and it is said that these spirits are the spirit of Genghis Khan who moved to Hosoe Park.

  This situation is becoming even more dire than the Genghis Khan situation.

  - If you go on a test of courage late at night, a ghost will walk towards your car.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

According to information provided by the facility and management of Hosoe Park, the Shizuoka Shimbun At-S page states that from the observation deck, one can see Lake Hamana, Inasa-Hosoe Lake, and the Hamana Lake Bridge on the Tomei Expressway, and also recommends the night view. This description confirms the observation deck and the scenic view guide, but does not mention the color of the observation deck, the shape of the path leading up to it, or any strange occurrences or late-night events around the stone monument.

• Shizuoka Shimbun at-s (Information provided by facilities and administrators)(Verification Date: 2026-10-14) — This content is based on information provided by the facility or its administrator.
  From the observation deck, you can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Hamana, Lake Inasa-Hosoe, and the Hamana Lake Bridge on the Tomei Expressway. It's also a recommended spot for enjoying the night view.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The information provided by the administrator includes a guide to the view from the observation deck, confirming that there is indeed an observation deck in Hosoe Park. However, the document does not specify whether the rumored "path to the upper observation deck" refers to that observation deck, nor does it show the relative position of the upper level or the shape of the path. The white color, the feeling of being seen from the grove of trees, the spirits around the stone monument, the movement of the Genghis Khan spirit, and the spirit approaching the car in the middle of the night cannot be confirmed in the cross-referenced documents, so the existence of a general observation deck cannot be used as evidence for specific locations, colors, routes, or paranormal phenomena.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
The path to the upper observation deck	Unconfirmed	The information provided by the administrator describes the view from the observation deck, but it does not indicate that it is the "upper observation deck" or the location and shape of the path leading to it. The mere existence of a general observation deck does not support this specific location relationship.	No official data available for direct comparison.
White observation deck	Unconfirmed	The administrator's excerpt describes the view from the observation deck, but does not mention the building's white appearance. The color match could not be confirmed, nor could it be definitively stated that it was a different color.	No official data available for direct comparison.
The path to the upper observation deck	Unconfirmed	The rumor section describes the shape of the uphill path, but the quoted materials provided by the administrator do not contain any information indicating the route or zigzag shape of the park path.	No official data available for direct comparison.
The feeling that someone is watching	Unconfirmed	There are no observational records or official documents that can reproduce the perspective of the person who posted the image, and the presence of lines of sight or human figures cannot be substantiated solely by descriptions of the landscape.	No official data available for direct comparison.
The spirit of Genghis Khan has moved to Hosoe Park.	Unconfirmed	The guide provided by the administrator deals with the observation deck and the view, and is not a document that records the origin or history of the spirit or legends of Genghis Khan.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A ghost is walking towards the car	Unconfirmed	The cited source lacks independent corroboration, such as date, time, or eyewitness accounts, regarding the events that occurred late at night. The administrator's landscape guide also did not confirm this phenomenon.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A female ghost appears	Unconfirmed	No information recording or confirming sightings of a female ghost was found on the administrator-provided page, and the posting of the rumor itself cannot be considered evidence of the phenomenon.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

It is a reasonable explanation that the shadows cast by trees and the darkness and sense of distance when viewing a night view may influence the visual impression. However, this is not based on an on-site investigation of lighting or pathways, and is not a definitive factor that explains or refutes the published experience.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The information was cross-referenced with the rumor section and the observation deck guide based on facility or manager information. The manager's records did not examine the details of the park paths, the color of the observation deck, the origin of the legends, or any ghost sightings, nor was this a conclusion reached after a comprehensive review of the incident records.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

While the administrator-provided page confirms the existence of an observation deck in Hosoe Park and provides a view guide, there are no records to compare its location, color (white), the shape of the path, or any legends or ghost sightings with the observation deck mentioned in the rumors. Therefore, we will only confirm the existence of a general observation deck, and it will be impossible to determine whether the specific rumor claims are true. Anything outside the scope of the materials will not be treated as counter-evidence.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	25/30	While the source of the rumors and information provided by the facility/manager is clear, the primary sources for the stories about strange occurrences and roads are not provided.
Historical and spatial context	11/25	While the presence of the viewpoint and observation deck is known, there are no historical documents explaining the legend of Genghis Khan or the origins of the park's paths.
Safety information	8/20	While there is information about the night view from the observation deck, it does not include safety information such as opening hours or whether nighttime use is permitted.
Newness of information	12/15	I checked the rumors and the administrator-provided page on October 14, 2026, but I did not independently reconfirm the actual conditions on site or nighttime conditions.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	While stories about specific locations such as roads and observation decks are included, the original source, witnesses, and eyewitness accounts are not clearly indicated.
total	64/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

The night view information on the administrator-provided page does not grant permission for the park to be open at night or for the parking lot to be used. If you plan to use the park, please check the latest information from the park administrator and the signs on site, and do not explore the area late at night for the purpose of verifying rumors.

Map Location: This is a copy of the map pin for Hosoe Park from the nationwide paranormal map page. It is not based on the administrator's numerical coordinates or actual measurements of individual rumored locations.

Check the area around Hosoe Park on Google Maps.

What I learned by crossing locations

The key to distinguishing between the three locations is to avoid mixing ordinary facts with paranormal claims contained in the rumors. At Tannoike Park, the description of it being an agricultural reservoir completed in 1957 matches the explanation from Kikugawa City, but incidents and strange occurrences are a separate issue. At Hosoe Park, while information provided by the administrator indicates the existence of an observation deck, there is no confirmation of white color, path shape, or movement of spirits. Administrator documents for Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park describe the natural environment and information centers, but they do not corroborate the rumored parking lot incident. The absence of information should not be used as evidence of denial.

summary

What could be confirmed were ordinary facts such as the age and purpose of Tanno Pond, the observation deck at Hosoe Park, and the nature and information facilities at Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park. No documents that officially corroborate the incidents or sightings described in the rumors could be found within the scope of this collection, and no direct counter-evidence has been established. We must distinguish between the source of the rumors and the limitations of the available documents, and not use unconfirmed information to prove either the existence or non-existence of a supernatural phenomenon.

FAQ

Does "partial match" mean that the existence of the spirit has been confirmed?

No. At Tannoike Park, I only confirmed the completion year and purpose of the pond, and at Hosoe Park, I confirmed the existence of a structure called an observation deck. Neither of these confirms the existence of ghosts or paranormal phenomena.

Has it been confirmed that there have been multiple suicides in the parking lot of Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park?

This rumor column makes that statement, but the park information and access materials from the administrator that were referenced do not show the number of incidents or the dates. The inability to verify this does not prove that it did not occur.

Should I go to the location at night to verify the rumors?

This article does not recommend visiting at night. Information on night views and park facilities is separate from permission for nighttime use. If you do visit, please follow the latest information from the administrator and on-site signs, and respect access restrictions and private property.