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

March 31, 2026July 18, 2026

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Places in Kagawa Prefecture that you should never go near

Kagawa 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 Kagawa Prefecture.Actual experiencesWe will introduce them together.

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1. Goshikidai (Sakaide City/Takamatsu City)

Goshikidai, which straddles Sakaide City and Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture, is known as a scenic spot offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea, but it is also notorious as a suicide spot. Contrary to its beautiful scenery, it is a place where many tragedies have been repeated, and it is rumored that the lingering regrets of those who perished still remain there.

If you drive at night, the ghost of a woman in white will appear in front of your car.
Near the observation deck, I can hear footsteps even though there shouldn't be anyone there.
Late at night, in a deserted place, I felt an intense gaze upon me, and a chilling sensation ran down my spine.
Car navigation systems can malfunction and sometimes lead users to unintended locations.
The car engine suddenly stops, or the lights start flashing.

"That day, I went to see the night view from Goshikidai. When I arrived at the observation deck, I heard a strange whistling sound in the distance, not the sound of wind, but footsteps. I turned around, thinking, 'No way,' and the next thing I saw, a faint white shadow in the direction of my car's headlights... I was horrified and pressed the accelerator, but there was nothing reflected in the rearview mirror. I'm sure it was trying to tell me something."

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2. Nakamura Tunnel (Sakaide City)

Located in Sakaide City, Nakamura Tunnel is feared locally as one of Kagawa Prefecture's most notorious haunted spots. Numerous paranormal phenomena have been reported there since ancient times, and its eerie atmosphere is said to send shivers down the spines of visitors. It is a place where it is whispered that you should never honk your horn.

Honking your horn inside a tunnel will attract or possess you with a ghost.
A gruesome human hand was seen reaching out from the tunnel wall.
From the back, I could hear the eerie cries of a baby.
The car engine suddenly stops, or the headlights go out.
It feels like someone is sitting in the back seat, adding weight to the car.

"When I went to Nakamura Tunnel with my friends for a test of courage, I got carried away and honked the horn. Suddenly, the temperature inside the car plummeted, and along with the sound of static on the radio, I heard a low growling noise... I panicked and drove out of the tunnel, but for a while my body was numb and I had nightmares. I'll never go near there again."

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3. Kabakawa Dam (Miki Town)

Kabakawa Dam in Miki Town is surrounded by beautiful nature, but it is also associated with a sad history of accidents during its construction and suicides. It is believed that many souls have sunk to the bottom of the water, and an unsettling atmosphere hangs over the water's edge. This eerie atmosphere is said to intensify, especially at night.

I witnessed a sinister hand reaching out from the water's surface, as if pleading for help.
While driving on the surrounding roads late at night, I felt an intense gaze coming from a place where no one should have been.
I witnessed human figures floating on the water's surface and a woman standing by the water's edge at the dam lake.
The car's navigation system malfunctions, and the cell phone signal is interrupted.
A faint sound of sobbing can be heard coming from the surface of the lake.

"One night, while driving around the Kabakawa Dam, my friend in the passenger seat suddenly shouted, 'Hey, look!' It looked like several white hands were vaguely floating on the surface of the dam's water... I panicked and drove the car faster, but there was nothing reflected in the rearview mirror. I wonder if those were the hands of people who sank into the dam."

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4. Yashima (Takamatsu City)

Yashima, towering over Takamatsu City, is a place deeply etched in history as the site of the Genpei War. It is said that the lingering regrets of the many samurai who lost their lives still remain in this place. The mountain paths, especially at night, exude an eerie atmosphere that feels like a connection to another world, due to the weight of its history.

On the mountain path at night, you can hear the sounds of armor rubbing together and swords clashing.
The sounds of men screaming and groaning, as if expressing their frustration and indignation, can be heard.
I witnessed a white figure, or perhaps a samurai in armor, crossing the mountain path.
A sudden gust of cold wind blows, or the ambient temperature drops sharply.
The car's lights suddenly go out, or the engine malfunctions.

"On my way back from seeing the night view of Yashima, as I rounded a curve on the mountain road, I heard a 'clack...clack...' sound like metal rubbing together. I couldn't believe it, so I listened carefully, and it got louder and louder, as if someone in armor was beside me... I got scared and sped up, but that sound lingered in my mind for quite some time."

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5. Old Shionoe Tunnel (Takamatsu City)

The former Shionoe Tunnel in Takamatsu City is the site of a former railway tunnel that has now become a ruin. The moss-covered concrete and decaying interior envelop visitors in a deep eeriness, and its dilapidated state is said to cause numerous paranormal phenomena.

Inside the tunnel, inexplicable flashing lights and luminous phenomena occur.
After visiting, some people may experience unexplained physical ailments or nightmares.
Inside the tunnel, you might feel like someone is watching you, or hear strange whispers.
Mobile phones and cameras may malfunction, or their batteries may drain rapidly.
Footsteps, like someone walking, can be heard from further inside.

"I went into the old Shioe Tunnel as a test of courage, and the moment I stepped inside, I felt like the air completely changed. I saw some kind of light flickering from deep inside, and I instinctively took a picture. That night I developed a high fever and was plagued by nightmares. I'm absolutely certain that I was possessed by something evil."

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6. Mannō Pond (Mannō Town)

Mannō Pond, located in Mannō Town, boasts an imposing presence as one of Japan's largest reservoirs, but it has also been a place where many drowning accidents have occurred since ancient times. It is said that this tragic history has left many spirits lingering at the water's edge, and the pond's shores are filled with an eerie atmosphere late at night.

Figures of people standing by the water's edge and something resembling a face floating on the water's surface have been sighted.
Walking around the pond late at night, I get the feeling that someone is chasing me from behind.
From the depths of the pond, I could hear groans and sobs, as if pleading for help.
Suddenly, the water's surface becomes choppy, or you feel as if you're being pulled underwater.
Sometimes, strange handprints, not water droplets, appear on car windows.

"I was taking a walk along the edge of Mannō Pond in the middle of the night when I suddenly felt a strong presence behind me, as if someone was chasing me. I turned around, but there was no one there, yet the sound of footsteps seemed to get closer and closer... I was so scared that I ran away as fast as I could, but I still can't forget that chilling feeling."

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7. Tsuruha Beach (Sanuki City)

Tsuruha Beach, located in Sanuki City, boasts a beautiful coastline, but it also has a tragic history of numerous drowning accidents. Especially outside of the swimming season, it's rarely visited, and its desolate atmosphere is said to attract many spirits. Eerie stories of strange experiences are common among campers.

A spirit has been sighted crawling out of the sea, as if pleading for help.
Footsteps can be heard walking around the tent in the middle of the night, and the tent may be shaken.
On a beach that should be deserted, I can hear voices talking and children laughing.
Strange figures or objects have been spotted standing at the water's edge.
The campfire suddenly goes out, or the flashlight you brought starts flickering.

"One night, while camping with friends at Tsuruha Beach, I was sleeping in my tent when I heard footsteps outside, 'thump...thump...'. At first, I thought it was my friends, but the footsteps kept circling the tent... I was so scared I couldn't even scream, and I stayed wrapped up in my blanket until morning. It definitely wasn't a human sound."

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8. Negoro-ji Temple (Takamatsu City)

Negoro-ji Temple in Takamatsu City is a pilgrimage site of the 88 temples of Shikoku and a historic temple with a long-standing legend of the Ushioni (ox-demon). However, behind its mystical atmosphere lies an eerie feeling, and it is whispered that those who visit at night will be cursed by the Ushioni. This legend is said to evoke various strange and mysterious phenomena.

It is said that if you visit at night, you will be cursed by the Ushioni (ox demon) and suffer misfortune.
Near the temple gate, you might encounter a gigantic, grotesque shadow or a spirit resembling a beast.
From within the temple grounds, animalistic growls and eerie roars can be heard.
Suddenly, you might feel heavy, or experience headaches and nausea.
A reflection resembling someone's face appears in the window of the temple's main hall.

"When I visited Negoro-ji Temple at night, the moment I passed through the temple gate, my body suddenly became heavy. I felt as if someone was watching me, and I got goosebumps. I heard a low growl, 'Gooooo...' coming from further inside, and I instinctively ran away. That might have been the presence of the Ushioni (ox demon)."

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9. Kanmuri Tunnel (Miki Town)

The Kanmuri Tunnel in Miki Town is a notorious haunted spot, known locally for frequent sightings of a female ghost. Although a short tunnel, its interior is always cold and filled with an eerie atmosphere. Numerous paranormal phenomena have been reported, terrifying drivers passing through.

While driving, you might hear loud banging on the car windows or find handprints smeared all over them.
I see the face or silhouette of an unfamiliar woman reflected in the rearview mirror, but when I turn around, there's no one there.
Near the tunnel exit, the figure of a woman in white suddenly appears and disappears.
The car's headlights suddenly start flashing, or the wipers start moving on their own.
A strange smell, somewhere between sweet and rotten, permeated the car.

"When I was driving through the Kanmuri Tunnel in the middle of the night, I noticed a woman sitting in the back seat in my rearview mirror. Her face was deathly pale, and she was staring at me... I thought my heart was going to stop. I desperately looked ahead and as soon as I got out of the tunnel, there was no one in the rearview mirror. I've been avoiding that tunnel ever since."

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10. Aji Peninsula (Takamatsu City)

The Aji Peninsula, located in Takamatsu City, is known for its beautiful scenery, but its sheer cliffs have also become a notorious suicide spot, where many lives have been lost. This tragic history has made the area known as a haunted place. Especially at night, an ominous presence emanates from the sea, terrifying visitors.

I witnessed a figure standing on a cliff overlooking the sea in the middle of the night.
While the car was moving, I suddenly felt a weight or presence as if someone had gotten in.
Carried on the wind from the sea, I can hear cries for help and sobs.
White shadows or numerous orbs may appear in the photos.
The car engine may malfunction, or the car navigation system may malfunction.

"I was driving along the coast of the Aji Peninsula when the air inside the car suddenly became heavy. There was no one outside the passenger side window, but I felt like someone's face was plastered there... I got the chills and pressed the accelerator, and the car was filled with a foul, rotten smell. I think it was the spirit of someone who had drowned in the sea who had gotten into my car."

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There are many haunted places in Kagawa 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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