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

Places in Fukui Prefecture that you should never go near

Fukui 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 Fukui Prefecture.Actual experiencesWe will introduce them together.

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

1. Tojinbo (Sakai City)

Tojinbo, located in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, is known for its magnificent columnar jointing formations, but it is also feared nationwide as a notorious suicide spot. At night, its beauty is completely transformed, and it is enveloped in an eerie atmosphere, as if something is crawling up from the bottom of the deep sea. The public telephones of the "Life Line" located nearby tell the story of its tragic history.

• A hand reaches out from the surface of the sea at night, as if pleading for help.
• Sometimes you can hear voices coming from a public telephone, even though no one should be there.
• Standing on the edge of a cliff, you get the feeling that you might be pushed off from behind.
• Sometimes, amidst the sound of the waves, you can hear what sounds like sobbing.
• When passing through certain locations, one may feel a sudden chill or an oppressive gaze.

I visited Tojinbo late at night. The cliffs, devoid of the hustle and bustle of tourists, felt like another world. As I walked along the edge of the cliff, I suddenly felt the rocks beneath my feet slip, and I instinctively grabbed the railing. At that moment, I felt the air waver and a cold breath blown on me from behind. I turned around, but there was no one there. But I was certain that someone was there at that moment. No, something was there. A heavy, damp presence, as if rising from the sea.

2. Hokuriku Tunnel (Tsuruga City)

The Hokuriku Tunnel in Tsuruga City is known as the site of a tragic train fire in 1972 that claimed many lives. Since this heartbreaking accident, numerous paranormal phenomena have been reported inside the tunnel, continuing to instill deep fear in visitors. Even now, it is a place where one can feel as if the tragedy of that time is being repeated across time.

• While driving through the tunnel, the spirits of the victims appear outside the window.
• You can hear the screams and groans of the passengers from that time.
• The car engine suddenly stops, or the lights start flashing.
• Near the center of the tunnel, you can feel a sudden drop in temperature and a heavy atmosphere.
• Sometimes, blood-stained faces or countless human figures are reflected in the rearview mirror.

Late at night, I was driving through the Hokuriku Tunnel. As I reached the middle of the long tunnel, the radio suddenly turned to static, and a strange silence fell over the car. Immediately afterward, I heard a faint, yet unmistakable, human voice in the distance, as if pleading for something. Listening intently, it sounded like multiple voices overlapping, almost like a scream. I instinctively pressed the accelerator, but for a split second, I thought I saw a vision in the rearview mirror—a multitude of hands reaching out towards me. Was that just an illusion...?

3. Oshima Island (Sakai City)

Oshima Island, floating offshore from Tojinbo Cliffs, is known as the place where the bodies of those who took their own lives at Tojinbo wash ashore. There is a famous taboo on the island that says "you will be cursed if you walk around it counterclockwise," and locals say they avoid visiting at night. The bright red bridge leading to the island is beautiful during the day, but at night it takes on an eerie atmosphere, like a gateway to another world.

• If you travel around the island counterclockwise, you will encounter some kind of misfortune.
• Crossing the red bridge at night gives you the feeling of being pulled into the depths of the sea.
• From somewhere on the island, you can hear sobbing and voices.
• On the red bridge, you're suddenly enveloped in a heavy atmosphere, and your legs feel like they're going to freeze.
• Sometimes, countless eyes can be seen shining from the surface of the sea at night, staring back at us.

We went to Oshima Island for a test of courage. The moment we crossed the red bridge and stepped onto the island, I could feel the atmosphere change completely. One of my friends started walking counterclockwise as a joke, and suddenly he felt unwell, his face turning pale. As I hastily started to turn back and crossed the red bridge, I was overcome by a cold sensation as if something was clinging to my feet. It was as if countless hands were reaching out from the sea to grab my ankles... I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't stopped my friend at that moment.

4. Yanagase Tunnel (Tsuruga City)

Located on the old road connecting Tsuruga City and Shiga Prefecture, the Yanagase Tunnel is a historic tunnel completed during the Meiji era. It is said that many accidents occurred during its construction, resulting in fatalities. As a result, the ghosts of construction workers and many other paranormal phenomena have been reported inside the tunnel, plunging visitors into the depths of terror.

• While waiting at a traffic light, I can hear sounds of people banging on the car windows and roof.
• Sometimes, a human figure can be seen in the rearview mirror for just a moment.
• While inside the tunnel, the car engine suddenly stops or the lights go out.
• A heavy, oppressive atmosphere and a damp, unpleasant odor can sometimes permeate the car.
• Low growls and whispers can be heard coming from the tunnel walls.

I was chatting with a friend when we stopped at the traffic light in Yanagase Tunnel. Suddenly, I heard a knock on the driver's side window. I turned around, but there was no one there. I looked at the windshield, thinking it couldn't be, and saw a vague image of a man in what looked like work clothes in the corner of the rearview mirror. I shuddered and turned forward again, and then I felt something cold touch the back of my neck from the back seat. I didn't feel alive until the light turned green.

5. Kunitake Tunnel (Echizen City)

The Kunitake Tunnel, quietly nestled in Echizen City, is a well-known haunted spot among urban exploration enthusiasts. Rumors have long circulated that the spirits of women and children have been sighted there, and its gloomy atmosphere both piques the curiosity of visitors and instills deep fear. The traces left on the tunnel walls further amplify these rumors.

• Countless handprints of children and women are visible on the tunnel walls.
• When going through a tunnel, the car engine may suddenly stop or malfunction.
• From the back, I could hear children laughing and a woman sobbing.
• A white shadow or human figure was seen crossing near the tunnel exit.
• When the interior is photographed, unexplained balls of light or orbs appear in the images.

My friend and I ventured into the Kunitake Tunnel as a test of courage. The inside was terribly damp and smelled of mold. There were indeed several handprints on the walls, as if something had been rubbed into them. As we made our way forward relying on the light of our smartphones, the car engine suddenly made a "pop" sound and stopped. No matter how many times I turned the key, it wouldn't start. At that moment, I thought I heard a faint voice from the depths of the darkness saying "Mommy..." and the hairs on my body stood on end. Somehow I managed to start the engine and ran away as fast as I could.

6. Maruoka Castle (Sakai City)

Maruoka Castle, towering over Sakai City, is known for the beauty of its surviving keep, but it is also a castle shrouded in a sad legend of a woman named O-Shizu being sacrificed as a human offering. Her vengeful spirit is still spoken of today as a phenomenon called "O-Shizu's Tear Rain," and it is said that when it rains, the castle's moat becomes covered with algae. At night, it is said that O-Shizu's spirit can be seen wandering the castle grounds.

• On rainy days, the castle moat becomes unusually filled with algae in what is known as "O-Shizu's Tear Rain."
• At night, the ghost of a woman in a white kimono has been sighted near the windows of the castle tower and around the moat.
• Sometimes, the sounds of a woman sobbing or singing can be heard from inside the castle.
• In certain locations, phenomena such as sudden chills or sleep paralysis may occur.
• In front of the shrine dedicated to O-Shizu, strange winds blow and flowers wither.

This happened when I participated in a nighttime tour of Maruoka Castle. It had just rained, and when I looked at the moat, the algae was growing incredibly profusely. As I was walking towards the castle tower, listening to the guide's explanation, I suddenly thought I saw a white shadow flickering outside the window. At first, I thought it was just my imagination, but the shadow seemed to be staring straight at me. At that moment, I got goosebumps all over my body, and a cold breeze crept up from my feet. I wonder if that was O-Shizu.

7. Ushigakubi (Sakai City)

Located in Sakai City, very close to Tojinbo, Ushigakubi is also known as a suicide spot with towering cliffs. This place is shrouded in an oppressive atmosphere that rivals that of Tojinbo, giving visitors an eerie feeling of unease. It is said that when you gaze out at the sea, you are overcome with the fear that something may push you off from behind.

• Standing on the edge of a cliff, you get a strong feeling that someone is pushing you from behind.
• Screams and groans, as if pleading for help, can be heard from the surface of the sea.
• You may experience a sudden chill or unexplained illness in a specific location.
• At night, I can feel countless eyes watching me from the sea below the cliff.
• A heavy atmosphere and the constant presence of other people hang around.

After visiting Tojinbo with a friend, we extended our trip a little further to Ushigakubi. Standing on the cliff, a heavy, damp air, different from that of Tojinbo, enveloped me. As I gazed at the sea, I suddenly felt a jolt, as if being pushed from behind, and involuntarily leaned forward. I instinctively turned around, but there was no one there. Only the wind was howling. However, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was definitely someone's hand.

8. Old Tsuruga Tunnel (Minami-Echizen Town)

The old Tsuruga Tunnel group in Minami-Echizen Town is a place where tunnels that once ran on the railway are now used as roads. The old Tsuruga Tunnel in particular has an eerie atmosphere due to its narrowness and dimness, and it is rumored that the ghosts of railway workers haunt it. The inside is extremely narrow, and the unique sense of claustrophobia, combined with the paranormal activity, creates an even greater sense of fear.

• Footsteps and voices can be heard coming from inside the tunnel.
• The car's lights suddenly go out, or the instruments malfunction.
• Near the center of the tunnel, you are enveloped in a sudden change in temperature and heavy air.
• Sometimes, a figure wearing something resembling work clothes can be seen reflected in the rearview mirror.
• Sometimes the water droplets seeping from the wall look as red as blood.

I was riding my motorcycle through the old Tsuruga Tunnel. It was dimly lit and extremely narrow inside. Amidst the echoing exhaust noise, I faintly heard a "clack, clack" sound, like someone hitting the ground with leather shoes or something. At first, I thought it was the sound of my helmet, but it didn't seem to be that. It was an eerie sound, as if it were approaching from behind me. Furthermore, I thought I heard the low voices of men talking in the distance, so I hastily pulled out of the tunnel.

9. A mountain of bones (Fukui City)

The "Mountain of Bones" in Fukui City is said to be the burial place of soldiers who died in fierce battles during the Sengoku period. As its name suggests, it has long been feared as a haunted spot, and it has been reported that at night the spirits of the fallen soldiers wander there, seemingly pleading for their unfulfilled desires. Even now, the tragedy of war seems to be deeply etched into that land.

• At night, the spirits and shadows of samurai are sometimes seen wandering the area.
• Groans and heart-wrenching screams can be heard coming from the ground.
• You can sometimes hear the sound of armor rubbing together or the clash of swords.
• In certain locations, phenomena such as sudden chills or sleep paralysis may occur.
• A heavy, oppressive atmosphere and a foul, bloody smell can sometimes permeate the air.

We went to a place called "Mountain of Bones" as a test of courage. Deep in a dense forest with no signs, we could clearly hear a faint but distinct groaning sound coming from the ground, like "Uuuh..." My friend and I exchanged glances, frozen in fear, when we heard a clanging sound like metal clashing from a nearby bush. We all instinctively ran away. It must have been the vengeful spirits of those who died in battle.

10. Kanegasaki Castle Ruins (Tsuruga City)

Located in Tsuruga City, the ruins of Kanegasaki Castle are a historical site of fierce battles during the Nanboku-cho period. Nitta Yoshisada and Ashikaga Takauji fought there, and it became a tragic stage where many warriors committed suicide. For this reason, it is still rumored that the spirits of samurai who harbored unfulfilled desires wander the castle ruins, and that at night the sounds of armor rubbing together and mournful cries can be heard.

• At night, the spirits and shadows of samurai clad in armor are sighted.
• Heartbreaking cries and groans can be heard, as if expressing their frustration and anguish.
• You can sometimes hear sounds like armor rubbing together or swords clashing.
• You may experience a sudden chill or unexplained illness in a specific location.
• A heavy atmosphere and the constant presence of other people hang around.

I visited the ruins of Kanegasaki Castle at night. As I climbed the stone steps, an eerie silence enveloped the area. Suddenly, I heard a "clack, clack" sound in the distance, like metal rubbing together. At first, I thought it was the wind, but the sound seemed to get closer. And when I listened carefully, I thought I heard a low, groaning man's voice mixed in with the metallic sound. Terrified, I ran down the mountain as fast as I could without looking back.

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summary

There are many haunted places in Fukui 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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