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

Places in Kanagawa Prefecture you should never go near

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

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

1. Hotel Boyo (Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun)

Located quietly in Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Hotel Boyo is the ruins of a once-luxury hotel that was bustling with many guests. Now, it stands in a state of decay, and despite its former grandeur, it has become infamous as a haunted spot where many ghost stories are whispered.

• The ghosts of hotel guests wander the building.
• Laughter can be heard coming from the banquet hall.
• The elevator, which should be closed, is moving on its own.
• A figure was spotted standing outside the window.
• Eerie noises are coming from the empty room.

When I went on a test of courage with a friend, the elevator, which was supposed to be closed, suddenly started moving upwards, making a creepy rattling noise. The moment I saw it stop with the doors open on the top floor, all the hairs on my body stood on end. It was as if someone was beckoning us in, and I was instantly chilled to the bone.

2. Yamakita Tunnel (Yamakita Town, Ashigarakami District)

The Yamakita Tunnel, located in Yamakita Town, Ashigarakami District, is a disused railway tunnel that once carried train tracks. It is said that many accidents occurred during its construction, resulting in the deaths of numerous workers. The tunnel, shrouded in deep darkness, is still whispered to be a gateway to another world.

• I saw the ghost of a worker in work clothes inside the tunnel.
• I can hear sounds like construction work is being done.
• I suddenly feel a cold gaze.
• Handprints appear on the tunnel wall.
• Phenomena such as flashlights suddenly going out may occur.

As I was riding my motorcycle through the Yamakita Tunnel late at night, despite it being the middle of summer, I was suddenly enveloped in a biting cold. Then, near the middle of the tunnel, I felt a jarring impact as if something had hit the back of my motorcycle! I couldn't see anything when I turned around, but a chilling sensation lingered down my spine. It must have been someone trapped in the tunnel…

3. Abandoned hospital in Naka Ward, Yokohama City (Naka Ward, Yokohama City)

This abandoned hospital, quietly remaining in the urban area of Naka Ward, Yokohama City, is a place where many lives were born and lost. Although it has been closed for a long time, it is said that the suffering and sorrow of the patients still permeate the patient rooms and operating rooms.

• The patient's ghost has been sighted appearing in the hospital room.
• Groans and screams can be heard coming from the operating room.
• A wheelchair moves around the hallway on its own.
• The nurse call bell rings, even though no one should be there.
• A pale face is reflected in the hospital room window.

When I snuck into an abandoned hospital for a test of courage, I heard a faint voice saying "It hurts..." coming from the innermost room. I cautiously peeked inside and saw the sheets piled up on the bed, as if someone were lying there. At that moment, a chill ran down my spine, and I ran away as fast as I could. That voice still echoes in my ears...

4. Jogashima (Miura City)

Jogashima, located in Miura City, is known for its beautiful scenery, but it is also the site of many maritime accidents in the past. Rumors persist that the souls of those who perished in the rough waves still wander this cape.

• The spirits of those who drowned appear on the surface of the sea.
• I was overcome with the feeling that I was being beckoned from underwater.
• There's a cold sensation, like something is gripping your feet on the rocks.
• A voice calling for help can be heard from the sea at night.
• A faint human figure was spotted standing on the edge of a cliff.

When I went night fishing at Jogashima, I was sitting on the breakwater when I felt a cold hand reach out from under my feet and grab my ankle. I jumped up in a panic and looked at the surface of the water, but I couldn't see anything. But immediately afterward, for just a split second, I thought I saw something that looked like a human face floating on the surface of the water between the waves, and it sent chills down my spine. That must have been something trying to drag me into the sea...

5. Old Hakone Highway (Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District)

The "Hakone Old Highway," located in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, is a historic road that was traversed by many travelers during the Edo period. However, it is also known as a place where many tragedies occurred, including frequent attacks by highwaymen and bandits. Even today, there are rumors that the resentment of those times lingers along the road.

• When walking down a dark street, you can hear footsteps following you from behind.
• A mysterious figure was spotted standing by the side of the road.
• Something that shouldn't be lying on the side of the road is placed there.
• The ambient temperature suddenly dropped, and a cold wind began to blow.
• I constantly feel like I'm being watched through the trees.

I was walking alone along the old Hakone highway at night when I heard another set of footsteps right behind me, different from my own. I turned around, but there was no one there. I got scared and quickened my pace, and the other footsteps quickened too, following me like a shadow. When I stopped, the footsteps stopped completely. It must have been the spirit of someone trapped on the highway…

6. Ojagaike Pond (Atsugi City)

Ojagaike Pond in Atsugi City is a mystical pond surrounded by beautiful nature. However, a terrifying legend has been passed down since ancient times about a woman who transformed into a snake, and this legend casts a shadow over the deep darkness of the pond. It is known as a place that instills an unspeakable terror in those who visit.

• I saw the ghost of a woman in a white kimono by the pond.
• A white hand was seen reaching out from the water's surface.
• The sounds of a woman sobbing and moaning can be heard from the bottom of the pond.
• The boat suddenly starts to rock.
• A creepy face emerges from the water's surface.

I was fishing with a friend at Ojaga Pond when suddenly the water's surface began to bubble eerily. Then, I thought I saw a white hand reach out from the bubbles. I quickly put down my rod and ran away, but I still feel the sensation of that hand. It must have been the vengeful spirit of the woman from the pond's legend…

7. Around Misakiguchi (Miura City)

The area around Misakiguchi Station in Miura City is a place where unsettling rumors circulate about a high number of fatal accidents in the past. Perhaps the souls of those who have lost so many lives still wander around this place.

• A figure was spotted standing on the train tracks.
• I get the feeling that someone is pushing me from behind at the train station.
• A pale face flashes in the train window for a fleeting moment.
• A creepy voice can be heard mixed in with the sound of an approaching train.
• When you're on the last train, the number of passengers increases before you even realize it.

Late one night, while waiting for a train on the platform at Misakiguchi Station, I suddenly felt a strong force pushing me from behind. I instinctively stopped, but when I turned around, there was no one there. Just then, a train pulled into the station, and for a split second, I saw the reflection of a pale woman's face in the windowpane—it wasn't my own. That must have been the work of something trying to drag me to the afterlife…

8. Kannonzaki (Yokosuka City)

Kannonzaki, located in Yokosuka City, has long been a vital point for maritime traffic, but it has also been a place where many maritime accidents have occurred. It is said that the souls of sunken ships and those who drowned still drift offshore. The place is shrouded in an eerie atmosphere that seems to beckon visitors into the sea.

• The spirits of those who drowned appear and lure you to the sea.
• Numerous faint human figures can be seen on the beach at night.
• I can hear voices carried on the wind, calling for help.
• The lighthouse on the cape flashes on its own.
• Things washed ashore move on their own.

Late at night, while walking along the coast of Kannonzaki, I vaguely saw a figure at the water's edge. At first, I thought it was a fisherman, but it didn't move even when I got closer, and I couldn't see its face. Then, I thought I heard a faint voice from that figure saying, "Help me..." and I was horrified. The next moment, when I squinted, the figure had vanished into the waves. That must have been the ghost's invitation, trying to drag me into the sea...

9. Shichirigahama (Kamakura City)

Shichirigahama, located in Kamakura City, is famous for its beautiful scenery, but it also has a sad history of frequent maritime accidents and suicides. Contrary to its beauty, it is whispered that many souls are trapped on this beach at night.

• At night, a woman appears, completely drenched.
• A creepy voice can be heard mixed with the sound of the waves.
• Only someone's footprints remain on the sandy beach, a trail that ends abruptly.
• Things washed ashore move on their own.
• A sudden chill runs through my body.

I went for a drive to Shichirigahama in the middle of the night. I stopped the car and was looking at the beach when I saw a woman standing at the water's edge, completely soaked. At first, I thought she was a swimmer, but it was the middle of the night in winter, and it was strangely quiet and eerie. When the woman slowly turned to face me, her face was deathly pale, and only her eyes were glowing vacantly. I stepped on the accelerator out of fear, and in the rearview mirror, I saw only her footprints on the sand, cut off midway…

10. Hata Tunnel (Atsugi City)

Hata Tunnel in Atsugi City is known as one of the most paranormal hotspots in Kanagawa Prefecture. Numerous strange occurrences have been reported there, and it has been a popular destination for those seeking to test their courage. It is said that something unknown lurks deep within the tunnel.

• The ghost of a woman in white appears inside the tunnel.
• The car suddenly stops or stalls inside the tunnel.
• The temperature suddenly dropped inside the tunnel, and we were hit by an unusually cold snap.
• The car horn blares uncontrollably.
• An unusual amount of water is dripping from the ceiling.

My friend and I were driving through a tunnel in the fields as a test of courage when, right in the middle of the tunnel, the engine suddenly stopped. No matter how many times I turned the key, it wouldn't start. At that moment, I saw the face of a woman with long hair in the rearview mirror—a woman who shouldn't have been sitting behind the passenger seat. I was horrified and turned around, but there was no one there. I finally managed to get the engine running and drove away, but I still vividly remember the chill I felt and the face I saw in the mirror...

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summary

Kanagawa Prefecture has many haunted places. 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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