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Top 10 Ranking of Abandoned Hotels and Inns: Haunted Spots Nationwide

Abandoned hotels and inns are scattered throughout Japan. Forgetting their former vibrancy, they now stand silently, emitting an ominous aura. Why do these places, where a glamorous past intertwines with a tragic end and numerous rumors of paranormal activity, attract people while simultaneously instilling fear? In this article, we introduce 10 abandoned hotels and inns that are unforgettable once you step inside, especially those with a constant stream of paranormal reports, along with real-life experiences.

⚠️ Attention:Never enter private property or restricted areas. This does not endorse illegal activities.

1. Tsubono Hot Spring (Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture)

Tsubono Onsen, formerly a popular hot spring inn in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, closed down after its owner disappeared. Since then, it has gained notoriety as one of the most haunted spots in the Hokuriku region. In particular, the "Red Room" and the "Room with the Dolls" are rumored to be frequent locations where inexplicable phenomena occur, attracting many paranormal enthusiasts.

• Sightings of the ghost of the missing owner
• The sound of a young girl sobbing
• Rapping sounds and other noises in the "red room"
• In the "room with dolls," the dolls' eyes move.
• I feel a sudden chill inside the building.

"It was late at night when my friend and I went to Tsubono Hot Springs for a test of courage. As we entered the famous 'Red Room,' my camera battery suddenly died, and at the same time, static started appearing on my friend's smartphone screen. Immediately afterward, we heard the sound of a young child sobbing from the back of the room, and we all instinctively ran out and ran. I still remember that terror vividly."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

2. Hotel Katsugyo (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido)

Hotel Katsugyo is an abandoned hotel located on a hill in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido. This place, which should offer a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, is plagued by rumors of a series of suicides by self-immolation and jumping after its closure. There are also numerous sightings of male and female ghosts, and it is said that a particularly strong spiritual presence can be felt in the underground banquet hall and the observation bath.

• The sounds of a man and woman arguing in the underground banquet hall
• The sound of water can be heard from the observation bath.
• Footsteps walking down the corridor and strange shadows
• A dark figure jumps out the window.
• Camera and electronic device malfunctions

"When I visited Hotel Katsugyo as a test of courage, my friend and I were alone in the underground banquet hall when we heard a loud noise as if something big had fallen from the ceiling. But nothing fell. Then, we heard a woman sobbing from the wall right beside us, and a sudden chill ran down my spine. I was too scared to even turn around, so I just ran away."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

3. The White House (Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Located in the suburbs of Sapporo, Hokkaido, "The White House" is a former love hotel characterized by its distinctive white exterior, as its name suggests. After closing down, it gained notoriety as a haunted spot, with numerous sightings of female and child ghosts being reported. Numerous paranormal phenomena, such as eerie voices, rapping sounds, and strange graffiti, are passed down through generations.

• The ghost of a woman in white stares out the window.
• The sounds of children playing and laughing
• Eerie whispers and groans
• Knocking sounds can be heard even though no one is there.
• Meaningless graffiti drawn on the wall

"When I went to the White House late at night with friends, we heard children laughing from a room on the second floor. At first, we thought it was just someone fooling around, but the voice was coming from inside the building. As we cautiously approached, we suddenly felt a tap on our shoulder from behind and hear someone say, 'Let's play.' When we turned around, there was no one there. As we hurried towards the exit, we saw a white figure cross the corridor at the end of the way."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

4. Maya Kanko Hotel (Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)

Known as the "Queen of Ruins," the Maya Kanko Hotel is a former luxury hotel located in Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, which opened in the early Showa period. After its closure, part of it was used as a training facility, but that too has since been closed, leaving it a complete ruin. Although the interior is decaying, it retains an elegance, and rumors circulate that there are many paranormal phenomena, such as sightings of a female ghost, footsteps, and rapping sounds.

• Sightings of a female ghost in a white dress
• Footsteps can be heard coming from a floor that should be empty.
• The sound of rapping in the luxurious banquet hall
• Sudden temperature changes and unexplained winds
• A human figure appears on the wall

"When I went to photograph the Maya Kanko Hotel, I saw a woman in a white dress looking out of a window on the top floor. At first, I thought she was a tourist, but that area should have been completely sealed off. When I zoomed in with my lens, the woman slowly turned around and grinned. I instinctively pressed the shutter button, but nothing was captured on the screen."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

5. Hotel Rashomon (Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture)

Hotel Rashomon is an abandoned hotel that stands quietly in the suburbs of Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture. There are constant gruesome rumors of past suicides by self-immolation and hanging, and multiple sightings of the ghosts of men and women have been reported. Eerie graffiti and inexplicable offerings are often left behind, and the interior is said to be filled with extremely strong negative energy.

• The smell of burning from a self-immolation
• Unusual occurrences in the room where a suicide by hanging occurred
• Multiple sightings of male and female ghosts
• Creepy graffiti covering an entire wall
• Unexplained offerings have been left behind.

"The moment I entered Hotel Rashomon, the air felt heavy. I could hear a woman sobbing from a room in the back, and I stopped in my tracks. After a while, the sobbing stopped, and instead, I heard a voice in my ear saying, 'Don't leave me.' I turned around, but there was no one there. I hurried outside and found my car's windshield covered in muddy handprints."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

6. Abandoned building next to Kiyotaki Tunnel (Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)

Located right next to the Kiyotaki Tunnel, known as one of Kyoto's most haunted spots, this abandoned building is said to have once been a ryokan (Japanese inn) or a drive-in restaurant. Many traffic accidents and suicides have occurred in the vicinity, and it is said that the spirits of those victims gather at this ruin. There are many sightings of female ghosts in particular, and strange phenomena such as the feeling of a human presence or the sound of voices are frequently reported at night.

• Sightings of the ghost of a woman in a white kimono
• Voices can be heard even though no one is there.
• A sudden drop in temperature and a heavy feeling in the air
• The car engine won't start.
• Unexplained noises and rapping sounds

"As I emerged from the Kiyotaki Tunnel and approached the abandoned building beside it, the car radio suddenly went into a storm of static. Looking up at the building, I saw what appeared to be the face of a woman in a white kimono floating in a second-floor window. I was terrified and tried to accelerate the car, but for some reason the engine wouldn't start. The woman kept staring at me the whole time. Finally, the engine started, and I drove away."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

7. Yui Grand Hotel (Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

The former luxury hotel "Yui Grand Hotel," located along the Tokaido Road, became known as a haunted spot after its closure. There are constant sightings of numerous male and female ghosts, and it is said that a particularly strong spiritual energy can be felt in the former swimming pool and large public bath. Strange phenomena such as eerie noises and rapping sounds have been reported, and the interior is in a state of disrepair, making it a popular spot for those who want to test their courage.

• The sound of splashing water can be heard from the site of the former swimming pool.
• Men and women talking in the public bath
• A creepy figure stands in the lobby
• Knocking sounds as objects move even though no one is there.
• Sudden illness or nausea

"The moment I stepped into the ruins of the Yui Grand Hotel, I got goosebumps all over my body. Especially near the swimming pool, I felt like I could hear the sound of water, and my friend and I exchanged glances. Immediately afterward, we heard a woman's voice from the changing room at the back, saying, 'Help me!' When I turned around, I saw wet footprints leading towards us. Terrified, I ran away as fast as I could."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

8. Hotel Celine (Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture)

Hotel Celine is an abandoned hotel quietly standing in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is famous for rumors that a woman committed suicide by jumping from its premises in the past, and there are constant sightings of her ghost. Furthermore, it is said that strange phenomena such as eerie voices, rapping sounds, and objects moving frequently occur inside. There are also many stories of people who visit for a test of courage falling ill, and it is a place where a strong negative energy permeates.

• Sightings of the ghost of a woman who committed suicide by jumping off a building
• Eerie whispers and groans
• Poltergeist phenomena where objects move even though no one is there.
• Sudden illness or headache
• Camera and smartphone malfunctions

"When I went to Hotel Celine for a test of courage, I had a hallucination of a woman jumping from a window on the top floor. At that moment, I heard a voice from behind me saying, 'Look at me,' and when I turned around, I saw a woman in white slowly walking towards me from the end of the corridor. I was so terrified that I couldn't move, and it was only when my friend pulled me out that I was able to escape. I'll never forget that face."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

9. Misaka Hotel (Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture)

The abandoned Misaka Hotel, located in Misaka-cho, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is shrouded in gruesome rumors of past incidents, including self-immolation and murder, and it is said that the spirits of the victims haunt the place. The interior is extremely dilapidated, filled with eerie graffiti and illegally dumped waste, and it was known as a popular spot for those looking to test their courage. Its dark history continues to emit a strong spiritual energy even today.

• The suffering voices of those who committed self-immolation
• Sightings of the ghosts of murder victims
• Noises and screams echo even though no one is there.
• Creepy blood-written messages and graffiti on the wall
• Sudden temperature changes and bad odors

"When I broke into the Misaka Hotel, I smelled something burning and heard what sounded like groans coming from a room in the back. When I shone my flashlight, I saw incomprehensible, blood-like writing on the wall. Suddenly, the door behind me rattled, and when I turned around, I saw a shadow peeking at me through the gap in the door. I felt all the blood drain from my body, and I ran away."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

10. Former Nozoe Ruins (Sasaguri Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture)

Located in Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture, the former Nozoe Ruins was once a popular hot spring inn, but after closing down, it became one of Kyushu's most famous haunted spots. In particular, the room where a suicide by hanging is said to have occurred and the area where sightings of a female ghost are concentrated are well-known. The interior is dilapidated, and it is said to have an eerie atmosphere and a strong spiritual energy, attracting a constant stream of people seeking to test their courage.

• Sightings of the ghosts of those who committed suicide by hanging
• The ghost of a woman in a white kimono wanders the corridor.
• Footsteps and voices can be heard even though no one is there.
• Sudden cold snap and heavy air
• Camera and smartphone malfunctions

"When I entered the room in the former Nozoe ruins where a suicide by hanging is said to have occurred, I saw what looked like a rope hanging from the ceiling. The rope began to swing slowly, and when I turned around, a woman in white was standing in the corner of the room. The moment our eyes met, the woman tilted her head and slowly approached me. I was so terrified that I couldn't even scream, and I felt like I was about to lose consciousness."

⚠️ Attention:The building is dilapidated and dangerous. Entry is prohibited as it is private property.

🎬 Let's continue the horror experience with horror movies

These stories of abandoned hotels and inns are like scenes from a horror movie. While actually visiting them is dangerous, you can safely, yet fully, experience the terror through movies. Here are some recommended horror movies set in abandoned places.

• The Ring series
• From the bottom of the dimly lit waters
• The Shining
• The Ju-on series
• REC

summary

Abandoned hotels and inns, with their glamorous pasts, tragic endings, and the numerous paranormal phenomena rumored to have occurred there, deeply fascinate us. However, these places are dilapidated and privately owned, making trespassing extremely dangerous and illegal. Please enjoy the locations introduced in this article as information only, and never enter them out of curiosity. You can have a sufficiently terrifying experience by encountering their spine-chilling stories from a safe distance. Above all, avoid reckless visits to haunted spots and experience terror in a safe way.

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