[2026 Latest] Top 3 Ranking of Paranormal Rumors at 3 Parks in Fukuoka Prefecture

Regarding Nishi Park, Konosuyama Green Space, and Odo Park in Fukuoka Prefecture, we have broken down the published paranormal rumors into specific claims and compared the pages where the rumors were published with official and administrator documents. Without assuming the existence of spirits, we have organized the information by separating verifiable records such as park names, locations, history, natural environment, and facility information from claims not found in official documents.

Survey methods and evaluation criteria

For each location, we directly obtained information from independent rumor-posting pages and the official pages of the local government or designated manager, and compared the rumor's claims with official documents. The determination was as follows: if only the claims could be directly supported, it was a match; if supported and unconfirmed claims coexisted, it was a partial match; if the official documents showed other facts and directly contradicted the rumor, it was a mismatch; and if neither support nor counter-evidence was established, it was deemed immeasurable. New facts were used only when meaningful public information not present in the rumors could be confirmed. In this case, some location and park information could be confirmed, but the claims of paranormal activity remained unconfirmed, so all three locations were classified as a partial match. For the maps, representative coordinates were confirmed using publicly available geographic data, and the same coordinates were passed to the Google Maps embed and search URLs.

1st place: Nishi Park｜Partial match (90 points)

The rumored details

The page on the National Haunted Map describes Nishi Park as "a haunted spot located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is a park and castle ruin," and states that "a male ghost appears there." It also mentions that it is selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots, that the area below the observation deck was once the sea, rumors that it was an execution ground, and accounts of people seeing screams and will-o'-the-wisps at the shrine. These should be treated as rumors and hearsay presented by the source.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I directly checked the individual page for Nishi Park on the National Haunted Map website as the source of the rumors. The page contains the address of Nishi Park, the update date, a section on paranormal phenomena, a description of its history, and user-submitted experiences, but the content itself is not an official recognition of the park's supernatural occurrences.

• National Haunted Map: Nishi Park Page(Confirmed on 2026-10-04) — Nishi Park is a park and castle ruin located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is considered a haunted spot. It is known as a haunted spot because there are rumors that a male ghost appears there.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The official administrator's page explains that Nishi Park is located almost in the center of Fukuoka City and is a hilly area of approximately 170,000 square meters formerly known as Aratsuyama. It confirms that the park offers panoramic views of Fukuoka City, Hakata Bay, and Shikanoshima Island, retains natural forests of pine, oak, and chestnut trees, and boasts approximately 1,300 cherry trees, making it one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots.

• Nishi Park - About the park(Verification Date: 2026-10-04) — Nishi Park is located almost in the center of Fukuoka City and was formerly known as "Aratsuyama." It is a hilly area with an area of approximately 170,000 square meters, offering panoramic views of Fukuoka City, Hakata Bay, and Shikanoshima Island.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The name "Nishi Park" and specific details regarding its inclusion in Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots can be found on both the rumor page and the official administrator page. The official page mentions the former name "Aratsuyama," its designation as a park in 1881, and provides information on the hills, natural forests, and cherry blossoms, but it does not mention claims of "a male ghost appearing," screams at the shrine, or experiences with will-o'-the-wisps. While the location and some park information match, the claims of paranormal activity remain unconfirmed.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
What is Nishi Park?	support	Nishi Park, the subject of the rumor page, can be confirmed as a facility through the official administrator's page, which includes an overview of the park, regional information corresponding to its location, and its history.	Nishi Park - About the park
Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan	support	The rumor page mentions the park being designated a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and this aligns with the official administrator page, which also states that Nishi Park was selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots.	Nishi Park - About the park
A male ghost appears	Unconfirmed	While the appearance of a male ghost is mentioned on the rumors page, the official overview we have reviewed describes the park's history, nature, cherry blossoms, and management information, and there is no record to support the claim of a ghost sighting.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

The surrounding hills with natural forests, the undulations of the walking trails, the sounds of wind and animals, and the changes in visibility at night may have influenced the impression of human figures and voices. However, these are general possibilities and not evidence to determine the cause of the specific experience described on the rumor page.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The official page we checked provides information about the park's overview, history, natural forests, cherry blossoms, and surrounding area; it is not a record of investigations verifying the rumors of ghost sightings or screams. The legends of the 1970 land reclamation and the site of executions cannot be fully verified based solely on this official overview.

Verification results: Partial match

The existence of Nishi Park and the specific claims regarding its inclusion in Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots can be confirmed on the administrator's official page, which matches some of the rumored location identification and park information. However, the claims of "a male ghost appearing," screams, will-o'-the-wisps, and an execution ground cannot be supported by the official overview we have reviewed. Because the confirmed park information and unconfirmed claims of paranormal activity coexist, we have determined that Nishi Park is only partially consistent.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	29/30	We have obtained separate pages for each rumor and the official administrator page, and have listed the contact person and the nature of the materials for each claim separately.
Historical and spatial context	24/25	I confirmed the unique characteristics of Nishi Park in the official overview, including its former name, Aratsuyama, its designation as a park in 1881, its hilly terrain and natural forest, and its approximately 1,300 cherry trees.
Safety information	17/20	This guide provides information tailored to the environment of Nishi Park, including details about natural forests, walking trails on hillsides, slopes, traffic restrictions during cherry blossom season, and precautions for nighttime use.
Newness of information	12/15	This page displays updated information on the rumors page and records the current overview of Nishi Park, along with the date of verification, on the administrator's site.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	We distinguish between the source of the rumor, individual pages, update dates, posting experiences, and general information.
total	90/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

When walking on trails in natural forests and hills, please pay attention to your footing and the slopes, and do not attempt to explore at night. Follow the instructions of the administrators, avoid trespassing on shrines, facilities, and restricted areas, and avoid making noise. When viewing cherry blossoms, please be considerate of other visitors.

Map location: These are representative coordinates confirmed as Nishi Park using publicly available geographic data. They do not indicate the exact location where paranormal phenomena or individual experiences occurred.

Check the area around Nishi Park on Google Maps

2nd Place: Konosuyama Green Space | Partial Match (88 points)

The rumored details

The "National Haunted Site Map" page lists Konosuyama Green Space as a park and castle ruin in Fukuoka City, and states that "a female ghost appears there." It also includes a story about a woman who was seen passing by the observation deck at night, but was invisible to her companion. This is an anecdote shared on a rumor-based website and should be treated separately from confirmed facts.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I directly verified the source of the rumors by checking the individual page for Kounosuyama Green Space on the National Haunted Map website. The page includes the address, current information, eyewitness accounts near the observation deck, and submitted experiences, but the content published there should be treated as rumors and submitted information, and not as official recognition of a paranormal phenomenon.

• National Haunted Places Map: Page featuring Konosuyama Green Space(Confirmed on 2026-10-04) — Konosuyama Green Space is a park and castle ruin located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is considered a haunted spot. It is known as a haunted spot because there are rumors that a female ghost appears there.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The official Fukuoka City website is advertising a 2025 event at Kounosuyama, a special green space conservation area, which will involve nature observation and forest conservation experiences. The location is clearly stated as "Kounosuyama Green Space, plaza on the side of Nagaoka Junior High School (public restrooms available)," and activities using thinned timber and nighttime nature observation sessions are also advertised. This confirms that Kounosuyama Green Space is treated as a site for the city's environmental and educational activities.

• Forest workshop at Konosu Mountain in Fukuoka City(Confirmed on 2026-10-04) — At Kounosuyama, a special green space conservation area, we will conduct nature observations, forest conservation experiences (such as building retaining walls using dead trees), and make original spoons using thinned timber.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The name of the location, Konosuyama Green Space, and its status as a green space within Fukuoka City can be confirmed in the event information section of the city's official website. On the other hand, claims of a female ghost appearing there, or accounts of people encountering an invisible woman near the observation deck, are not mentioned on the official website that we checked. Officially verifiable nature conservation and event information should be treated separately from the paranormal claims on the rumors page.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
Konosuyama Green Space	support	The name of the rumor page, Konosuyama Green Space, is listed on the official Fukuoka City website as a meeting place for a forest workshop, so the existence of the facility and location can be confirmed.	Forest workshop at Konosu Mountain in Fukuoka City
A female ghost appears	Unconfirmed	While the appearance of a female ghost is mentioned on the rumors page, the city's official website only provides information on nature observation, conservation experiences, and meeting places, and there are no records supporting the ghost sighting.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

The darkness of the forest, the undulations of the hills, the visibility around the observation deck, and natural sounds such as insects and wind may have influenced the impression of human figures or presences at night. However, these are general alternative interpretations and do not provide evidence to support the woman's account.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The official city website we checked is an announcement for a forest workshop and nature observation event in 2025, and does not contain any records verifying the rumors about a female ghost, a sighting at the observation deck, or incidents in the mountains. It is not possible to infer the veracity or cause of the rumored experiences from the information about the natural environment of the green space or the events.

Verification results: Partial match

The name of the place, Kounosuyama Green Space, and its status as a venue for the city's nature observation and conservation activities can be confirmed on the Fukuoka City official website, which partially matches the identification of the rumored location. However, there is no official record of the appearance of a female ghost or any sightings near the observation deck. Because officially confirmed information about the green space coexists with unconfirmed claims of paranormal activity, we have determined that Kounosuyama Green Space is only a partial match.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	29/30	The rumor page and the Fukuoka City official page are presented as separate sources, and the information on public activities in the green space and the claims of paranormal activity are treated separately.
Historical and spatial context	22/25	We confirmed the unique public context of Konosuyama Green Space, including its designation as a special green space conservation area, nature observation, forest conservation experiences, and activities related to thinned timber.
Safety information	17/20	This document outlines precautions for green space use, including avoiding entry into forests, slopes, nighttime use, designated open spaces, private property, and restricted areas.
Newness of information	12/15	We checked the update dates on the city's official website and the rumor page, and directly obtained the content from both as of the survey date.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	We indicate the source of the rumor and its individual page, and do not confuse eyewitness accounts or user-submitted information with official environmental information.
total	88/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

In green spaces, please use designated open areas and pathways, and do not enter slopes or dark forests unnecessarily. Check city event information, local usage conditions, and facility information such as public restrooms, and avoid walking alone at night, making noise, and trespassing on private property or restricted areas.

Map location: These are representative coordinates confirmed as Kounosuyama Green Space using publicly available geographic data. They do not indicate the exact location where individual experiences occurred.

Check the area around Konosuyama Green Space on Google Maps

3rd place: Odo Park | Partial match (84 points)

The rumored details

The nationwide paranormal map lists Odo Park as a park and castle ruin in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, and describes it as a place where "the ghost of a boy appears." The page also describes the former Sawara Coal Mine (Meinohama Coal Mine), stating that "after the mine closed in 1962, it was developed into the park it is today." Rumors about ghosts near Gozendate and Myoken Shrine, as well as rumors about public toilets, are also mentioned, but these should all be treated as rumors and hearsay from the source of the listing.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I directly verified the source of the rumors by checking the individual page for Odo Park on the National Haunted Park Map website. The page summarizes rumors about a boy's ghost, the closure of a coal mine and park development, and surrounding area rumors. However, the content is based on hearsay and submissions shared by the site, and differs in nature from park information provided by the designated management company.

• National Haunted Map: Page listing Odo Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-04) — Odo Park is a park and castle ruin located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is considered a haunted spot. It is known as a haunted spot because of rumors that the ghost of a young boy appears there.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The official website of the designated management company lists the address of Odo Park as 2-6-1 Odo, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 819-0001. It is a 25-minute walk from Meinohama Subway Station, and the park is open from 9:00 to 19:00 from April to September, and from 9:00 to 17:00 from October to March. You can also check the parking hours and fees, rules of use such as prohibitions against dangerous activities, prohibitions against using fire outside designated areas, and rules regarding keeping dogs on a leash.

• Official Access Information for Odo Park and Ikinomatsubara Coastal Forest Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-04) — Location: 2-6-1 Odoto, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 819-0001. 25-minute walk from Meinohama Subway Station, or about 5 minutes by taxi. Opening hours: April to September 9:00-19:00, October to March 9:00-17:00.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The name and location of the park, Odo Park, match on the rumor page and the official page of the designated manager. However, the appearance of the boy's ghost is not mentioned in the official guide, and the closing year of the former Sawara Coal Mine and the history of the park's development cannot be confirmed from the manager's page alone. The identification of the location is supported by the fact that the normal management information of the park can be confirmed, but the details of the strange occurrences and history have not been corroborated.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
Odo Park	support	The park in question, Kodo Park, is listed on the designated manager's official website as having the same name and address: 2-6-1 Kodo, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, so its existence can be confirmed.	Official Access Information for Odo Park and Ikinomatsubara Coastal Forest Park
The ghost of a boy appears	Unconfirmed	The sighting of the boy's ghost is mentioned on the rumors page, but the official administrator page only provides information on the location, opening hours, parking, and rules of use, and there is no record to support the claim of a ghost sighting.	No official data available for direct comparison.
After the coal mine closed in 1962, the area was developed into the park it is today.	Unconfirmed	The rumor page mentions that the area was developed into a park after the coal mine closed in 1962, but the access guide obtained from the administrator does not include this historical explanation, and therefore cannot be confirmed as official information.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

It's possible that the grassy areas along the coast, the trees, the rocky shores, the lights of the harbor, and the changes in visibility and sound from evening to night influenced the impression of human figures or presences. However, these are merely general alternative interpretations and do not support the specific spirits or incidents mentioned on the rumors page.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The official page we checked provides information on access, opening hours, parking, and usage rules from the designated management company, and does not contain historical documents or investigation records that verify the rumored coal mining history, ghost sightings, or incidents involving the public restrooms. Therefore, even if the existence of the place can be confirmed, it is not possible to determine any causal relationship with the rumored incidents or supernatural occurrences.

Verification results: Partial match

The existence and location of Kodo Park can be confirmed on the designated manager's official website, which matches the rumored location. However, the appearance of the boy's ghost, the history of development after the coal mine closure, and the surrounding incidents and ghost stories cannot be supported by the manager's information we have reviewed. Because the confirmed facility information and the unconfirmed claims of strange occurrences and history coexist, we have determined that Kodo Park is only partially a match.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	28/30	The rumor page and the designated manager page are presented as separate sources, and the location identification, usage rules, and unconfirmed rumors are separated by claim.
Historical and spatial context	18/25	The rumor page records the former coal mine and the development after its closure in 1962, while the administrator page clearly distinguishes it from the rumor page, which does not allow for verification of historical context.
Safety information	18/20	This reflects the park manager's specific rules regarding opening hours, parking, dangerous activities, fire, dogs, and motorcycles.
Newness of information	12/15	We checked the updated information on the rumors page and the current opening hours, parking, and usage rules posted on the designated manager's official website on the day of our investigation.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	We directly check the individual pages of the nationwide paranormal map and treat the coal mine history and ghost stories separately from the administrator's official information.
total	84/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

Please follow the instructions of the park administrators and avoid dangerous activities such as using hard balls, bats, golf clubs, or radio-controlled airplanes, unauthorized use of the park, and using fire outside of designated areas. Please keep your dog on a leash, do not bring motorcycles into the park, and observe the park's opening hours and parking lot usage times.

Map location: These are representative coordinates confirmed as Odo Park using publicly available geographic data. They do not represent the specific locations of individual experiences or incidents mentioned on the rumor page.

Check the area around Odo Park on Google Maps.

What I learned by crossing locations

All three locations are parks within Fukuoka Prefecture, and we were able to verify the rumor-posting pages and official/management pages separately. For Nishi Park, we were able to confirm the history of Aratsuyama and its designation as a cherry blossom viewing spot; for Konosuyama Green Space, we were able to confirm its activities as a special green space preservation area; and for Odo Park, we were able to confirm its location, opening hours, and usage rules. On the other hand, the sightings of spirits and occurrences of paranormal phenomena described on each page could not be confirmed from the official records obtained this time. The key point to compare all three locations is not to confuse location and normal historical/management information with paranormal claims.

summary

At Nishi Park, Konosuyama Green Space, and Odo Park, we were able to verify some of the facility names, locations, park history, natural environment, and management information with official and administrator documents. However, we could not confirm any ghostly appearances or individual paranormal experiences from the official records we obtained. Since the publication of rumors is not proof of phenomena, please read the confirmed park information and unconfirmed claims separately, and prioritize the usage conditions and safety guidance of each administrator when you are at the site.

FAQ

Does the official website confirm the existence of spirits?

No. The official website only contains information about the park's location, history, natural environment, management information, and usage guidelines. The official records do not acknowledge any ghost sightings or strange occurrences mentioned on the rumors page.

Why do all three locations partially match?

Some specific details, such as the park's name, its existence as a facility, and information about cherry trees and management, could be confirmed through official documents. However, since no ghost sightings or paranormal experiences could be confirmed, we have classified this as a partial agreement, with both supported and unconfirmed claims coexisting.

Are the coordinates on the map the locations where the strange occurrences happened?

No. The map is a representation of the park's locations, based on publicly available geographical data and facility information, which was then fed into Google Maps. It does not indicate individual experiences, filming locations, or locations where paranormal activity occurred.