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

March 30, 2026July 18, 2026

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Places in Shimane Prefecture that you should never go near

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

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1. Old Fukumitsu Tunnel (Oda City)

The old Fukumitsu Tunnel, quietly nestled in Oda City, is a historic tunnel dug by hand, but its age has given rise to numerous ghost stories. In particular, sightings of a female ghost are rampant, continuing to terrify visitors.

A female ghost in white clothing has been sighted in the tunnel.
As we entered the tunnel, the car engine suddenly stopped.
A creepy woman's voice can be heard from nowhere.
I felt a cold gaze, and when I turned around, there was no one there.
The car's headlights are flashing unnaturally.

It was late at night, when I had just emerged from the old Fukumitsu Tunnel. Suddenly, the car engine made a "pop" sound and stopped. I thought I heard a faint voice from the depths of the pitch-black tunnel saying, "...Help me," and my heart froze. The moment I looked in the rearview mirror at the back seat, I had the illusion that a white figure was sitting there, and I couldn't stop trembling.

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2. Makuragiyama (Matsue City)

Mount Makuragi, located in Matsue City, is known for frequent and inexplicable phenomena around the television tower near its summit. A former abandoned building once stood there, and many paranormal occurrences were reported there as well. Rumors of frequent sightings of a female ghost in white clothing permeate the entire mountain, creating an eerie atmosphere.

A female ghost in white clothing has been sighted near the mountaintop.
I felt unwell for no reason while near the ruins.
Suddenly, I felt a cold gaze from behind.
A woman's sobbing can be heard from deep within the forest.
An unidentified orb appears in the photograph.

As I walked along the path leading to the TV tower, the air felt strangely heavy. I glanced to the side of the road and saw a woman in white standing there. I rubbed my eyes in horror, but she was gone. The moment I turned around, a cold wind brushed against my neck, and I remember getting goosebumps all over my body.

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3. Karuo Tunnel (Hamada City)

The Karyu Tunnel in Hamada City has long been known as a place with many accidents and suspicious deaths. There is a terrifying rumor that "a ghost will appear if you honk your horn" in this tunnel, and many people who visit out of curiosity end up regretting it. There are countless stories of people finding handprints on their windows or feeling someone's presence in the back seat.

If you honk your horn inside the tunnel, a ghost will appear.
A child's small handprint appears on the car window.
I get the heavy feeling that someone is sitting in the back seat.
A sudden blast of cold air and an unpleasant smell fill the car.
The car's lights and instruments may malfunction temporarily.

My friend and I went to the Karyu Tunnel for a test of courage. Stupidly, the moment I honked the horn, I suddenly heard a loud bang against the windshield. I got out of the car to check, but there was nothing there, and just as I was starting to feel relieved, I saw that the passenger side window was covered in children's handprints, and I ran away without even screaming.

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4. Memorial monument for the Mihonoseki Incident (Matsue City)

The naval collision that occurred off the coast of Mihonoseki in Matsue City claimed many precious lives. The memorial monument stands at this location, and at night, it is enveloped in an eerie atmosphere. The regrets of the soldiers who perished still linger here, and it is said that hands reaching out from the surface of the sea and the ghosts of soldiers walking in formation are sighted.

At night, you can see many hands reaching out from the surface of the sea.
Ghosts of soldiers walking in orderly formations have been sighted.
Voices resembling military songs or commands can be heard in the distance.
A bloody smell drifts on the sea breeze.
I was overcome with intense sadness and despair around the memorial monument.

I visited the Mihonoseki Incident memorial in the middle of the night. As I gazed out at the pitch-black sea, I thought I heard a low voice in the distance, something like "Whoa!" Then, I had a vision of countless hands reaching out from the water's surface in the darkness offshore. The scene was so real that it still haunts my dreams.

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5. Matsue Castle (Legend of Human Sacrifice) (Matsue City)

Matsue Castle, a national treasure, has a sad legend associated with it: a young girl was buried there as a "human sacrifice" during its construction. It is said that many inexplicable phenomena occur inside the castle at night when this legend is still told. In particular, stories of sounds resembling Bon Odori (traditional Japanese dance) and the sound of a woman sobbing are well-known and send shivers down the spines of visitors.

Lively sounds, like those of a Bon Odori festival, can be heard inside the castle at night.
The sound of a woman sobbing could be heard from the main keep and the castle tower.
You may feel a sudden drop in temperature or a heavy atmosphere in a specific location.
I caught a glimpse of a figure crossing my field of vision.
I feel like I'm being watched from a place where no one should be.

When I attended a night event at Matsue Castle, I sensed something strange on the top floor of the castle tower. Other tourists seemed to be having fun, but from somewhere I could faintly hear a "hyudoro-doro" sound like a traditional Japanese festival chant, mixed with the sound of a woman sobbing. It was as if it were a sound from another world that only I could hear.

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6. Hinomisaki (Izumo City)

Located in Izumo City, Hinomisaki is a scenic spot with towering cliffs jutting out into the Sea of Japan, but a sad history lies hidden behind its beautiful scenery. It is said that many people have taken their own lives at this place in the past, and that their spirits appear at night. There are countless reports of people feeling a sense of being pushed from behind while gazing at the sea, or hearing voices calling from the surface of the water.

Standing on a sheer cliff overlooking the sea, I felt a sense of being pushed forward.
A voice seems to be calling out to me from the surface of the sea.
I witnessed a figure standing on the edge of a cliff at night.
Suddenly, you are overcome by a strong sense of despair and emptiness.
My legs feel unsteady, and I get the sensation of being pulled in.

I was standing on the edge of a cliff at Hinomisaki at dusk. As the sun began to set and darkness started to fall, I suddenly felt a strong pressure on my back. "I've been pushed!" I thought, and turned around, but there was no one there. Immediately afterward, I heard a voice whispering "Come here..." mixed in with the sound of the waves, and my legs froze involuntarily.

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7. Iwami Seaside Park (Hamada City)

Iwami Seaside Park in Hamada City is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, but it has also been the site of many drowning accidents in the past. As a result, rumors of terrifying paranormal phenomena related to water circulate about this place. It is said that people walking on the beach at night have felt their legs grabbed, and that figures have been seen rising from the surface of the sea where no one should be.

Walking on the beach at night, I get the feeling that something is gripping my feet.
A faint human figure emerges from the surface of the sea, where no one should be.
Cold water droplets suddenly touch your skin.
A cry for help can be heard from afar.
Footprints suddenly disappear or reappear.

It was a midsummer night, and I was walking along the sandy beach at Iwami Seaside Park. As I walked along the waterline, I suddenly felt something grab onto my ankle. Startled, I looked down, but there was nothing there. At that moment, I saw a pale figure slowly approaching me from the depths of the dark sea, and I ran away as fast as I could.

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8. Tsuwano Castle Ruins (Tsuwano Town)

The ruins of Tsuwano Castle, towering over Tsuwano Town, were once a battlefield where fierce battles were fought, and many samurai lost their lives there. Therefore, it is said that the lingering regrets of those samurai remain strongly present in this place. At night, there have been reports of ghosts of samurai in armor appearing, and sounds of swords clashing being heard—phenomena that evoke memories of the battle.

At night, the ghost of a warrior in armor appears.
The sound of swords clashing can be heard coming from near the stone walls of the castle ruins.
From a distance, sounds like battle cries or groans echoed.
I suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of hostility and intimidation, and became unable to move.
Sometimes there's a visceral, bloody smell in the air.

I was climbing the ruins of Tsuwano Castle late at night when I heard a metallic "clink, clink" coming from behind the stone wall, and the next moment, a loud "clank!" like swords clashing echoed through the air. Trembling, I looked in the direction of the sound and vaguely saw a figure in armor standing there. I was so terrified that I couldn't even scream.

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9. Wanibuchi-ji Temple (Izumo City)

Wanibuchi-ji Temple, located in Izumo City, is a prestigious ancient temple known as a place of ascetic training since ancient times. However, contrary to its sacred atmosphere, there are also eerie rumors surrounding it. In particular, it is said that the spirits of ascetic monks appear near the waterfall at the back of the temple, and there is an old legend that if you get lost on the mountain path, you will be spirited away, instilling a sense of awe in visitors.

The ghost of a修行僧 (ascetic monk) has been sighted near a waterfall at the back of the temple.
There is a legend that if you get lost on the mountain path, you will be spirited away.
The sounds of chanting and the wooden drum can be heard from a place where no one should be.
In a secluded place, you get the feeling that someone is watching you.
I was suddenly overcome with overwhelming drowsiness and fatigue, and my body became unable to move.

I was walking along a mountain path, heading towards a waterfall deep within Wanibuchi Temple. Before I knew it, I had gotten lost, and it was getting dark. Just then, I heard a low chanting voice saying "Namu Amida Butsu..." from somewhere. I headed towards the sound and thought I saw a figure wearing a Buddhist robe peeking out from behind a tree. A chill ran down my spine, and I desperately turned back the way I came.

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10. Akagi Plateau area (Iinan Town)

The Akagi Plateau area in Iinan Town is a region rich in nature, but unexplained phenomena frequently occur in its vast forests and campgrounds. Unidentified human figures and luminous objects floating in the air are often sighted, and there are accounts of people losing their sense of direction and being enveloped in eerie laughter when venturing into the forest at night.

An unidentified figure has been sighted around the campsite and in the surrounding forest.
Eerie, glowing objects appear floating in the air at night.
When I enter the forest, I lose my sense of direction and wander around in the same place.
From somewhere, an eerie child's laughter can be heard.
Electrical appliances and smartphones suddenly shut down.

One night while camping at Akagi Plateau, I headed deep into the woods to go to the toilet. Suddenly, I saw a pale blue glowing object floating between the trees. Just as I was about to turn back, I suddenly lost all sense of my surroundings, and I heard an eerie laugh, "Heh heh heh...", coming from deep within the forest. I'll never forget the terror I felt that night.

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summary

There are many haunted places in Shimane 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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