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

March 23, 2026July 18, 2026

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Places in Fukushima Prefecture that you should never go near

Fukushima 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 Fukushima Prefecture.Actual experiencesWe will introduce them together.

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

1. Old Misaka Tunnel (Inawashiro Town)

The Old Misaka Tunnel is a historic tunnel quietly nestled on an old road near Lake Inawashiro. Once a vital transportation hub, it is now deserted thanks to the opening of a new road, creating an eerie atmosphere.

A ghost of a woman in a white dress has been sighted.
The car engine suddenly stopped inside the tunnel.
Unexplained handprints appear on the car body.
I feel a cold gaze from behind.
Eerie voices and groans can be heard.

It was the middle of the night when my friend and I visited this tunnel for a test of courage. As we drove further inside, the car engine suddenly stopped. No matter how hard we tried to restart it, it wouldn't start at all. Just as we were despairing, we thought we saw the face of a woman in a white dress reflected in the rearview mirror. We quickly turned around, but there was no one there... In a heart-stopping terror, we tried the engine again, and it started up as if nothing had happened. We then ran away as fast as we could.

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2. Yokomuki Ohashi Bridge (Inawashiro Town)

The Yokomuki Ohashi Bridge, overlooking Lake Inawashiro, is known as a suicide spot due to its height. There is also an abandoned hotel nearby, where numerous reports of ghost sightings have been received.

A blood-stained hand reaches out from under the bridge.
I saw a figure sitting on the bridge railing.
A child's crying can be heard coming from a nearby abandoned hotel.
A figure is peering out from the window of an abandoned hotel.
A sudden strong gust of wind blew, threatening to push me away.

After exploring the ruins of the Yokomuki Hotel, we stopped by the Yokomuki Bridge. As I placed my hand on the railing in the middle of the bridge, my friend, who happened to look down, cried out in a trembling voice, "Hey, there's a hand...!" When I looked in the direction he was pointing, I could indeed see something white swaying from the shadows of the bridge piers. That night, I had nightmares repeatedly about countless hands reaching out from beneath the bridge.

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3. Ubagafuchi (Date City)

Located in Date City, Ubagafuchi is a place with a sad history, where legends of abandoning the elderly have persisted since ancient times. As its name suggests, there are constant sightings of the ghost of an old woman, and it is feared in the region.

I can hear the sobbing and screaming of an old woman.
If you drive past at night, you'll see someone sitting in the back seat.
I witnessed a white figure crossing the road.
The inside of the car suddenly became very cold, and a strange odor filled the air.
Suddenly, handprints appear on the car window.

It was late at night, and I was taking a shortcut through Ubagafuchi. As soon as I entered the mountain road, the inside of the car suddenly became cold, and I was enveloped in an eerie atmosphere. I glanced in the rearview mirror and saw what looked like an old woman with faint white hair sitting in the back seat. I shuddered and looked straight ahead, and this time a white figure swiftly crossed the side of the road. My heart was about to jump out of my chest, so I slammed on the accelerator and sped away as fast as I could.

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4. Yukiwari Bridge (Saigo Village)

Yukiwari Bridge in Saigo Village is a red bridge spanning the upper reaches of the Abukuma River. Despite its beautiful scenery, it is known as a place where many people commit suicide by jumping off. It is said that strange phenomena occur at night, whispering about its tragic history.

If you stop in the middle of the bridge in the middle of the night, you can hear a voice calling your name from the bottom of the valley.
A figure was spotted standing on the bridge railing.
Groans and screams can be heard from the bottom of the valley.
A sudden strong gust of wind blew, giving me the sensation that my body was being pushed away.
Cell phone signal is lost.

One night, when we went to Yukiwari Bridge for a test of courage, my friend and I stopped in the middle of the bridge and peered down into the valley. Suddenly, even though there was no wind, I felt like I heard a low voice calling my name from behind me, "Hey..." I turned around, but there was no one there. My legs froze with fear, and I couldn't move. Then, I heard a faint sobbing coming from the bottom of the valley. I never want to go near that place again.

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5. Old Kuriko Tunnel (Fukushima City)

Located on the border between Fukushima City and Yamagata Prefecture, the old Kuriko Tunnel is a difficult tunnel to navigate, built during the Meiji era. Many workers are said to have lost their lives due to the arduous construction, and although it is now closed, it is said that eerie sounds can still be heard coming from inside.

The ghost of a worker who died during construction has been sighted.
Eerie footsteps echo from inside the closed tunnel.
I can hear groans and sounds like tools being hit.
A figure is standing near the entrance to the tunnel.
I feel a sudden drop in temperature and an unusual chill.

As I walked to the entrance of the old Kuriko Tunnel, I thought I heard a sound coming from beyond the closed iron door, so I strained my ears. Then, I could clearly hear the faint but distinct sound of heavy footsteps: "thud, thud." The sound seemed to be coming from the depths of the tunnel towards me, and I got goosebumps. Without looking back, I ran away from the scene at full speed.

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6. Benten-yama (Fukushima City)

Benten-yama, located in Fukushima City, is a small hill rumored to have once been an execution ground. Perhaps because of this, there are countless sightings of the spirits of samurai from the Sengoku period, and it is said that strange phenomena frequently occur there at night.

The ghost of a samurai in armor has been sighted.
When you take pictures at night, countless orbs appear in the photos.
Strange screams and groans can be heard.
Suddenly a strong wind began to blow.
I feel a sharp gaze from behind.

When I went to Bentenyama at night for a test of courage, I took a bunch of random photos with my friend's camera. The next day, when I checked the photos, I found that many of them had countless white balls of light, so-called orbs, in them. In particular, in the photos I took near the summit, I could even see orbs that clearly looked like human figures. I was convinced that there was definitely something there.

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7. Okinajima Pension (Inawashiro Town)

The Okina-jima Pension, located near the shores of Lake Inawashiro, is a ruined spot where gruesome rumors of a family suicide have spread. Due to its tragic history, it is known nationwide as a haunted spot.

I can hear a child sobbing inside the building.
A figure was spotted peering out the window.
There are rapping and other noises inside the guesthouse.
Suddenly, I hear the sound of something falling.
I can hear the voices and footsteps of spirits.

This happened when we snuck into the abandoned Okinajima Pension. As my friend and I were exploring the back rooms, we suddenly heard a knocking sound from the floor above. We all looked at each other, and then we clearly heard a child's voice saying, "Mommy..." We all froze in an instant, and as if being chased by something, we ran out of the pension at full speed.

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8. Jododaira Sai no Kawara (Fukushima City)

Jododaira Sai no Kawara, a vast area in the desolate region of Mount Azuma, is a place where countless stone piles exist, erected to commemorate deceased children. Its unique atmosphere is said to attract spiritual phenomena, and it is believed that the spirits of children wander there at night.

At night, you can hear the sound of a child's spirit piling up stones.
I turned around to look in the direction of the sound, but there was no one there.
I can hear children crying and playing.
A sudden cold wind blew, and my body shivered.
The piled-up stones collapsed silently.

It was dusk when I visited Sai-no-Kawara in Jododaira. As darkness fell and a cold wind blew fiercely, I heard a "clack, clack" sound coming from afar, like stones being struck together. I couldn't believe it, so I turned around to see where the sound was coming from, but there was nothing but countless piles of stones, and no one there. Who on earth was making that sound?

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9. Takatama Gold Mine (Koriyama City)

Takatama Gold Mine in Koriyama City was once a thriving gold mine, but after its closure, it became known as a haunted spot. It is said that many people died there due to the harsh working conditions, and it is rumored that their spirits still wander the mine shafts.

Multiple men's voices can be heard coming from inside the mine.
Suddenly, the surrounding temperature drops sharply.
A human figure appears and disappears in the depths of the mine shaft.
An eerie sound, like a machine moving, echoes.
I felt as if something was pushing me from behind.

I was at the entrance to the Takatama Gold Mine when I heard a low murmur coming from deep inside, where it should have been closed off, sounding like several men talking. When I listened carefully, I thought I could clearly hear labored breathing, "Haa...haa..." Immediately afterward, a biting cold breeze enveloped my entire body, and I felt as if something invisible had touched me. I never want to go near there again.

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10. Old Mimori Tunnel (Koriyama City)

Located in Koriyama City, the former Mimori Tunnel is a very narrow and eerie-looking concrete tunnel. It is famous for being a place where there are constant sightings of the spirits of workers who died in construction accidents, as well as the ghost of a woman.

The ghosts of workers and a woman in white have been sighted.
An urban legend says that if you honk your car horn three times inside a tunnel, a ghost will appear.
The car's lights suddenly start flashing or go out.
Unexplained handprints appear on the tunnel wall.
The car's engine suddenly stops while driving.

My friend and I went to the old Mimori Tunnel for a test of courage, and to test an urban legend, we honked our horns three times in the middle of the tunnel. Immediately afterward, the car's headlights began to flash, and as if in response, a low female laugh, "Hee hee...", echoed from the back of the tunnel. The hairs on my body stood on end, and I was paralyzed with fear. All I wanted was to get out of there as quickly as possible, so I desperately pressed the accelerator.

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summary

There are many haunted places in Fukushima 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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