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

The rumors surrounding the female ghost in Sanai Park, the cemetery in Myokoku Park, and the will-o'-the-wisp in Jōkatsu Park—three parks in Fukui City—we compared them with the city's park data, prefectural announcements, and the city's official tourism website. While the graves and monuments in Sanai Park are listed in the official guide, this does not provide information to support the sighting of the female ghost. We will organize the parks' existence, historical explanations, and the rumors of sightings separately.

Survey methods and evaluation criteria

I reread three pages of the National Haunted Map and park data for Fukui City, which I saved on October 20, 2026, on the 21st. I directly obtained and verified the contents of the Fukui Prefecture official notice and the city's official tourism website "Fuku-iro" on the 21st. For Jōkatsu Park, I used the city's data; for Myōkoku Park, the prefecture's official notice; and for Sanai Park, the city's official tourism website as the main official sources. I distinguished between the date I checked the documents and the date of any sightings or historical events.

The judgment is made for each claim. Direct contradictions result in a "disagreement," a mix of supported and unconfirmed claims results in a "partial agreement," and all claims are supported results in a "agreement." Significant discoveries that cannot be verified by comparison are marked as "new facts," and all others are marked as "unmeasurable." The "partial agreement" on the left indicates support for the explanation of the tomb, and does not mean that the female spirit was acknowledged. Votes from the website and the probability of ghost existence are not included in the numerical values used to measure the events.

The verification score is calculated as follows: transparency of source (30 points), historical context (25 points), safety information (20 points), recency of information (15 points), and transparency of the rumor's origin (10 points), for a total of 100 points. This evaluates how much can be verified using the materials collected, and does not represent the probability of encountering ghosts or the level of danger. The ranking is based on the highest total score, and the reasons for each item are also shown for each location.

The Fukui City "Park" data is available at https://linkdata.org/download/rdf1s1193i/link/kouen.txt. The original data creator is listed as fukuishi, and the saved data is licensed under CC BY 3.0. The difference between the CC BY 2.1 JP license on the city's webpage and the CC BY 3.0 license on the saved XLS file is not treated as identical. This article is a comparison written independently based on the park entries, and no photos from the listed sites are reproduced.

Examples of places mentioned in the rumors are Sanai Park (https://ghostmap.jp/spotdetail.php?spotcd=7118), Myokoku Park (https://ghostmap.jp/spotdetail.php?spotcd=7190), and Jōkatsu Park (https://ghostmap.jp/spotdetail.php?spotcd=3660) on the National Ghost Map. The content is distinguished by short quotes and summaries, and each page is not treated as a primary record of the events.

We have added information about Sanai Park from the Fukui City Tourism Official Website "Fuku-iro" (https://fuku-iro.jp/spot/detail_10214.html) and about Myokoku Park from Fukui Prefectural Public Safety Commission Notice No. 18 (https://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/jyoureikisoku/testa/reiki_honbun/i201RG00001142.html). The park designation in the notice and the explanations of cemeteries and paranormal phenomena are treated as separate pieces of information.

1st place: Sanai Park | Partial match (65 points)

The rumored details

The page for Sanai Park on the nationwide paranormal map mentions rumors of a female ghost appearing there. There are also descriptions of the graves, statues, and monument of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents, as well as the monument commemorating his enlightenment. While information on these monuments can be compared with the city's official tourism website, no records have been found that can identify the person or date of any sightings of the female ghost.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The beginning of the same page states that there have been no ghost sightings or paranormal phenomena. The administrator's comments also caution that primary source information is lacking. It is necessary to distinguish between the story of a female ghost in the main text and the statement at the beginning that there have been no sightings. The main text alone cannot be called a recorded eyewitness account.

• National Haunted Map - Sanai Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — There are rumors of a female ghost appearing here. The graves of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents are located here. A monument to the "Keihatsuroku" (Record of Enlightenment), which Sanai wrote when he was 15 years old, is erected here.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The city's official tourism website, "Fuku-iro," explains that the graves of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents, a statue of Hashimoto Sanai, and a monument commemorating his life are located in Sanai Park. The background explanation for the description of the graves is supported by this official guide. The address is listed as 7-7 Sanai-cho, Fukui City, but the presence of the graves and the sighting of a female ghost are compared as separate claims.

• Fukui City Tourism Official Website "Fuku-iro" - Sanai Park - Hashimoto Sanai Statue(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — In Sanai-cho, Fukui City, there is a "Sanai Park" where the graves of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents are located. In addition, there is a statue of Hashimoto Sanai erected with donations from citizens, and a monument to the "Keibatsuroku" (Record of Enlightenment) that Sanai wrote when he was 15 years old.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The address field on the rumor page shows "77" followed by a series of numbers, but the city's official tourism website lists it as 7-7 Sanai-cho. The street number also matches 7-7 on the saved map with names. However, simply matching addresses does not allow us to confirm the exact location of the grave or statue, or the spot where the female ghost was sighted.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
Rumors of a female ghost appearing	Unconfirmed	The city's official tourism website describes graves and monuments, but it does not contain any records of eyewitness accounts or dates of sightings of the female ghost.	National Haunted Map - Sanai Park
The grave of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents	support	The city's official tourism website clearly states that there are graves of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents in Sanai Park. What supports this is the existence of the graves, not the spirit of a woman.	Fukui City Tourism Official Website "Fuku-iro" - Sanai Park - Hashimoto Sanai Statue

Alternative interpretation

Regarding the woman's appearance, there are no records comparing the visibility or lighting conditions at the time of the sighting. Even if we consider how people and objects appear, we cannot determine the cause without knowing what was seen.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The information I read this time was from current tourist guides, and I did not research the original historical sources regarding the relocation of the tomb or the erection of the statues and monuments. Regarding the female spirit, there are no original records that provide information on the witness, date, time, and location, so I have separated the verification of the background from the verification of the experience.

Verification results: Partial match

The explanation that the graves of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents are located there is supported by the city's official tourism website, but the sighting of a female ghost has not been confirmed. Because there is a mix of supported and unconfirmed claims, it is listed as partially consistent.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	28/30	You can refer to official tourist information and rumors separately, and compare descriptions of tombs with numerical addresses.
Historical and spatial context	14/25	The official guide includes explanations of the tombs, statues, and monuments, but I haven't read the original historical documents regarding their relocation or construction.
Safety information	10/20	While the official guide indicates that visits are free, details regarding nighttime safety and photography conditions remain unconfirmed.
Newness of information	10/15	I'm comparing saved rumors with the official information I obtained directly, but I haven't confirmed the situation on the day itself.
Transparency of the source of rumors	3/10	While we can trace the differences between the published text about the female ghost and the introductory explanation, there are no original records that include eyewitness accounts or dates.
total	65/100	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 city's official tourism website states "Open for Visitors" in the opening hours section. However, this does not provide specific information regarding nighttime safety, access to graves and monuments, or photography conditions. Please prioritize the latest information provided by the site administrators and on-site signs.

Check the area around Sanai Park on Google Maps.

2nd place: Jokatsu Park | Unmeasurable (53 points)

The rumored details

The page for Jōkatsu Park on the nationwide paranormal map lists sightings of will-o'-the-wisps, rumors of a female ghost and a child's ghost watching from the toilet that disappears when approached. The background information links the deaths of people who fled air raids into the Arakawa River, the story that the park was used as a morgue, and the explanation of the memorial monument. These are descriptions from the website and are not corroborated by the city's park data that we have examined.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The introductory statement for Sanai Park and Myokoku Park, which stated "there have been no sightings or paranormal phenomena," cannot be applied to Jōkatsu Park. The beginning of the Jōkatsu Park entry mentions rumors of a female ghost. However, the presence of a rumor on a page is different from the existence of a separate record confirming a sighting. Votes are not counted as the number of sightings or considered as the number of people who experienced something.

• National Haunted Map - Jōkatsu Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — Will-o'-the-wisps, rumors of a female ghost appearing, a child's ghost watching from the toilet and disappearing when approached, it was used as a morgue.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The city's data lists Jōkatsu Park as 1-10 Miyuki, Fukui City. The saved map with names also shows facilities in the same area. This listing only confirms the name and location of the facility. It is not used as a document to explain the events that allegedly occurred in Arakawa, or the origins of the morgue and memorial monument.

• Fukui City Park Data (LinkData)(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — 49 Jōkatsu Park, 1-10 Miyuki, Fukui City, Asahi 0776-20-5460 36.058337 136.227797

Points of agreement/contradictions

However, the fact that the locations match does not necessarily corroborate the events of the air raid, the extent of the morgue, or the origin of the memorial. The toilets in the park and the rumored sighting locations cannot be identified from this line alone.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
Sighting of a ghost	Unconfirmed	While we can verify information about city facilities, we lack the records that sparked the rumors and the documents that individually corroborate the wartime explanations. We do not conclude that war damage is the cause of the supernatural occurrences, nor do we try to fill in the gaps with imagined details about the appearance or actions of actual victims.	National Haunted Map - Jōkatsu Park
Female spirit	Unconfirmed	While we can verify information about city facilities, we lack the records that sparked the rumors and the documents that individually corroborate the wartime explanations. We do not conclude that war damage is the cause of the supernatural occurrences, nor do we try to fill in the gaps with imagined details about the appearance or actions of actual victims.	National Haunted Map - Jōkatsu Park
The child's spirit disappears when you get close to it.	Unconfirmed	Regarding the story of the child disappearing, there are no original records that reveal the surrounding environment or the circumstances of the observation.	National Haunted Map - Jōkatsu Park
Used as a morgue	Unconfirmed	However, the fact that the locations match does not necessarily corroborate the events of the air raid, the extent of the morgue, or the origin of the memorial. The toilets in the park and the rumored sighting locations cannot be identified from this line alone.	National Haunted Map - Jōkatsu Park

Alternative interpretation

To investigate what appeared to be a will-o'-the-wisp, information such as the position and movement of the light and the direction of observation is necessary. Even if light reflection or misidentification are considered as possibilities, it is not possible to conclude that these were the cause.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

Regarding the story of the child disappearing, there are no original records that reveal the surrounding environment or the circumstances of the observation. Based solely on the rumor, it is impossible to determine the child's identity, the place where they appeared, or the reason for their disappearance.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

While we can verify information about city facilities, we lack the records that sparked the rumors and the documents that individually corroborate the wartime explanations. We do not conclude that war damage is the cause of the supernatural occurrences, nor do we try to fill in the gaps with imagined details about the appearance or actions of actual victims.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	27/30	The city address, Miyuki 1-chome 10, corresponds to the area on the map with the name, but the location of the rumored incident cannot be determined.
Historical and spatial context	5/25	While the park's name and location can be confirmed, there is a lack of historical documents to corroborate wartime events or the origins of the memorial monument.
Safety information	8/20	While I can show that the city's park data does not include time information, I have not confirmed whether nighttime passage or photography is permitted.
Newness of information	10/15	The facility information and text used here were saved on October 20th, but the current status of the park's facilities and usage has not been confirmed.
Transparency of the source of rumors	3/10	While we can track listings of ghosts, female spirits, and child spirits, there are no independent eyewitness accounts, and votes cannot be used to count the number of sightings.
total	53/100	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 city's park data does not include opening hours or closing days. We will not assume that nighttime passage or photography is permitted, nor will we use this as a basis for entering surrounding facilities or grounds.

Check the area around Jōkatsu Park on Google Maps.

3rd place: Myokoku Park | Unmeasurable (51 points)

The rumored details

The Myokoku Park page on the National Haunted Park Map mentions that the park and its surroundings were apparently the cemetery of Nishibetsuin Temple before the war. Following an explanation that a memorial tablet was unearthed when the road collapsed, it describes rumors about the area near a bridge on a narrow road on the west side of the park. The original text also relies on hearsay regarding the origin of the cemetery and does not present a history confirmed by research.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

Similar to the description of Sanai Park, this page also begins with a statement that there have been no sightings or paranormal phenomena, and includes a note that primary information is lacking. The short description of the area near the bridge does not allow us to expand on the story of someone witnessing a specific ghost. The name of the bridge, the date of the incident, and the person who experienced it have not been confirmed.

• National Haunted Map - Myokoku Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — It appears that this was the cemetery of Nishibetsuin Temple before the war, and a large number of memorial tablets were unearthed when the road collapsed. They can be found near the bridge on the narrow road west of the park.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The list of designated parks in Fukui Prefectural Public Safety Commission Notice No. 18 lists Myokoku Park as being located at 1-9 Terute, Fukui City. While the park's name and location can be confirmed, this designation does not explain that it was formerly the cemetery of Nishibetsuin Temple or the road collapse. The page also avoids directly quoting the address 9-14 found on the rumors page and map as the official prefectural information.

• Fukui Prefectural Public Safety Commission Notice No. 18: Designation of urban parks primarily intended for use by children.(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — Myokoku Park, 1-9 Terute, Fukui City. Listed in the list of names and locations in Fukui Prefectural Public Safety Commission Notice No. 18, dated March 1, 2004.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The address on the rumor page starts with "914," and the map with the name shows it as 9-14. However, since the prefectural government's official notices only go up to number 9, this does not mean that the address 9-14 or the bridge to the west have been independently confirmed. Even if the park name matches, it does not mean that the area the rumor refers to, or the area of the former cemetery, also matches.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
It seems this was the cemetery of Nishibetsuin Temple before the war.	Unconfirmed	The list of prefectural notices does not include information on the boundaries of the former cemetery, road collapses, the discovery of stupas, or the origin of the bridge. Documents indicating the designation of the park are separate from documents that verify past land use and archaeological excavations.	National Haunted Map - Myokoku Park
A memorial tablet was found when the road collapsed.	Unconfirmed	The list of prefectural notices does not include information on the boundaries of the former cemetery, road collapses, the discovery of stupas, or the origin of the bridge. Documents indicating the designation of the park are separate from documents that verify past land use and archaeological excavations.	National Haunted Map - Myokoku Park
Rumors about the bridge on the narrow path on the west side of the park	Unconfirmed	The list of prefectural notices does not include information on the boundaries of the former cemetery, road collapses, the discovery of stupas, or the origin of the bridge. Documents indicating the designation of the park are separate from documents that verify past land use and archaeological excavations.	National Haunted Map - Myokoku Park

Alternative interpretation

While visibility in dark conditions could be a point of comparison, the circumstances of the observation are unknown, so it cannot be determined that it was an optical illusion. Even what was actually seen at that time is not definitively established from this short description.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The list of prefectural notices does not include information on the boundaries of the former cemetery, road collapses, the discovery of stupas, or the origin of the bridge. Documents indicating the designation of the park are separate from documents that verify past land use and archaeological excavations.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

Each claim regarding the cemetery, sinkhole, and excavation requires individual records, and the bridge rumor also lacks original records that specify the date and location. We are not concluding that the rumor is false simply because the prefectural notice does not contain a historical description.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	26/30	You can refer to the prefectural park designation and the rumored publication sources separately, but the correspondence between Terute 1-chome 9-ban and 9-14 is still undetermined.
Historical and spatial context	5/25	While the current location of the facility is known, there are no documents indicating the extent of the former cemetery, the road collapse, or the circumstances surrounding the excavation.
Safety information	8/20	The notice does not specify opening hours or access conditions, and it is unconfirmed whether the narrow roads and bridges on the west side are usable.
Newness of information	10/15	We are comparing the saved rumors with the prefectural notices we have obtained directly, but the current status of traffic restrictions in the surrounding area remains unconfirmed.
Transparency of the source of rumors	2/10	I can provide the source of the short rumor about the bridge, but the bridge's name, the person who experienced it, and the date of the event are all unknown.
total	51/100	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 prefectural notice only indicates the name and location of the park; it does not provide information on opening hours or the conditions for accessing narrow roads and bridges in the surrounding area. Do not enter surrounding property in search of the rumored location. If you do visit, please prioritize the latest information from the administrator and local regulations.

Check the area around Myokoku Park on Google Maps.

What I learned by crossing locations

The city's official tourism website also provides information about the graves and memorials of Hashimoto Sanai and his parents at Sanai Park. On the other hand, the former cemetery and road collapse at Myokoku Park, and the wartime events at Jōkatsu Park, are not corroborated by the official documents. Even though the rumors pertain to the same park, there are differences in the extent to which background explanations have been verified.

The official information for Sanai lists it as Sanai-cho 7-7, and the 7-7 on the saved map with names corresponds to the street number. However, knowing the facility's address does not mean that the location of the grave or sighting can be identified. For Myokoku, the prefectural notice goes up to Terute 1-chome 9-ban, and the correspondence with 9-14 on the rumor page and map is unconfirmed. For Jōkatsu, we can only confirm the location of the facility; we have not verified the scene of the incident.

summary

The city's official tourism website also provides explanations of the graves and monuments in Sanai Park, which partially match the background of the rumors. However, sightings of a female ghost remain unconfirmed. While the names and locations of Myokoku Park and Jōkatsu Park were confirmed through prefectural announcements and city park data respectively, the claims of a former cemetery, a road collapse, and wartime events have not been corroborated. What is needed next are historical documents corresponding to each of these claims, as well as original records that show the date, time, and location of any sightings. We have not identified the exact location of the rumor based solely on the facility's address and map.

FAQ

If the park is listed in the city's database, have you also confirmed any rumors of paranormal activity there?

No. The city's data only contains information such as the park's name and location. To verify the history of the cemetery or the ghost sightings, you would need other records that directly correspond to those claims.

If the opening hours are left blank, does that mean I can enter at night?

You cannot make a judgment based solely on the blank space. Do not assume that nighttime use or passage in the surrounding area is permitted; please check the latest information from the administrator and the signs at the site.

What information do we need next to proceed with the comparison?

Sanai Park offers clues from original historical materials such as graves and monuments, as well as original records of the female spirit; Myokoku Park offers clues from the old cemetery and construction records; and Jōkatsu Park offers clues from wartime land use and memorial monument materials. For rumors of sightings, original records that include the date, time, location, and the person who recorded it are necessary.