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

We compared external rumor-shaking websites with publicly available documents from Gifu City regarding Umebayashi Park, Kinomoto Park, and Gifu Park in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. The presence of a rumor and the occurrence of the described phenomenon are not necessarily the same thing. This time, we will separate the park information verifiable from official documents from the specific claims of each rumor, and organize the confirmed points and remaining uncertainties for each location.

Survey methods and evaluation criteria

The source of the rumors was treated as an independent external page and compared with official Gifu City documents as a separate source. For each claim, those directly supported by the document were marked as "matches," those partially supported with the rest unconfirmed were marked as "partial matches," and those clearly contradicted by the independent document were marked as "dismatches." If a direct comparison could not be established, it was marked as "unmeasurable," and if a comparison could not be made but meaningful facts not present in the rumor were confirmed from official documents, it was marked as "new fact." Matching park names or locations alone were not considered evidence of a paranormal phenomenon, nor was the absence of information in the document automatically dismissing the rumor. The document quality score evaluates source transparency, historical and spatial context, safety information, recency of information, and source transparency of the rumor, rather than the truthfulness or danger of the paranormal phenomenon. The verification date was October 13, 2026.

1st Place: Umebayashi Park | New Facts (77 points)

The rumored details

The GhostMap page mentions "a male ghost appearing," and lists another rumor about "a cross-dressing ghost appearing." It also touches on sightings at "the location of the bronze statue," but avoids reiterating the unconfirmed background and refrains from making definitive statements identifying individuals or events. The page does not show the initial sighting, date, or testimony, and the rumors themselves are not treated as evidence of the phenomenon.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I checked the page for Umebayashi Park on an external nationwide paranormal map on October 13, 2026. The page is marked as being updated on January 11, 2025, but it does not indicate the original source of the rumor, the poster, or the source of the primary testimony. Therefore, I record it here as a secondary publication/original source unknown, and distinguish between the text on the published page and the factual sighting.

• Page listing "Umebayashi Park" on the nationwide haunted map.(Confirmed on 2026-10-13) — This place is known as a haunted spot because of rumors that a male ghost appears there.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The official Gifu City facility guide lists the location of Umebayashi Park as "Umebayashi Minami-cho, Gifu City" and advises visitors to use public transportation as there is no public parking within the park. It lists plum blossoms, a steam locomotive (D51), a lawn area, and a multi-purpose playground as the main attractions, and states that it is approximately a 3-minute walk from the bus stop. The Gifu City guide records that the D51 locomotive in Umebayashi Park was installed in May 1974 (Showa 49) as educational material for children and for public viewing, and was donated after running on multiple lines. This facility guide is not a document used to verify the occurrence of any paranormal activity.

• Gifu City Official "Umebayashi Park Facility Guide"(Confirmed on 2026-10-13) — Umebayashi Minami-cho, Gifu City
  There is no public parking available on the premises, so please use public transportation when visiting.
  Umebayashi Park features many plum blossoms, a steam locomotive (D51), a grassy area, and a multi-purpose playground.
  In May 1974 (Showa 49), it was installed as educational material for children and for public appreciation. It ran on the Tokaido Line, Joban Line, Joetsu Line, Shin'etsu Line, and other lines, covering a total distance of approximately 1.7 million km, equivalent to 2.2 round trips between the Earth and the Moon. It was donated to preserve the magnificent appearance of the steam locomotive of yesteryear and pass it on to future generations.

Points of agreement/contradictions

There are no eyewitness accounts in the Gifu City documents we have reviewed that support the rumors of "a male ghost appearing" or "a cross-dressing ghost appearing." On the other hand, we have also not found any records to the contrary, so no direct match or mismatch can be established. The rumor's expression "location of the bronze statue" and its identity or positional relationship with the D51 locomotive that the city provides information about cannot be determined from the documents. The history of the locomotive will be treated as a separately confirmed fact.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
A male ghost appears	Unconfirmed	The facility guide in Gifu City does not record any ghost sightings, and there are no official records to corroborate eyewitness accounts or dates, so we cannot support the claims based solely on the information provided.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A cross-dressing ghost appeared.	Unconfirmed	There are no records of the person or phenomenon in question in the official documents we have checked, and no source of the rumor's origin or testimony has been provided, so we cannot directly compare its veracity.	No official data available for direct comparison.
Location of the bronze statue	Unconfirmed	The location of the rumored "bronze statue" and the D51 locomotive recorded by the city are not documented in the records, so it is not possible to determine the correspondence.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

It is not possible to determine what the phrase "location of the bronze statue" refers to. Explanations that evoke the appearance of the exhibit or the impression of light in a dark place are conceivable, but none of these have been confirmed as they have not been verified through on-site observation or image comparison. The process by which the ghost story spread and the background behind the depiction of a cross-dressing ghost are also unknown.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

I checked the page where the rumor was posted and the Gifu City facility guide. I did not check for original eyewitness testimony, records with dates and times of photography, the first appearance of the rumor, or any documents identifying the "location of the bronze statue." The city guide is intended for facility information and is not a record for investigating the supernatural phenomenon. I will not treat the absence of information as counter-evidence.

Verification results: New facts

Regarding the appearance of ghosts and the cross-dressing ghost, there is no direct comparison with official documents, and there is no corroborating or counter-evidence to support the sightings. On the other hand, we were able to confirm the installation date, purpose, operating history, and donation history of the D51 locomotive in Umebayashi Park. This is official information not found on the rumors page, and does not mean that the rumors are true. The identity of the "bronze statue" and the D51 also remains unconfirmed.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	27/30	We obtained detailed facility information for Gifu City and separate pages containing rumors, and matched the verification date with the quoted location. The origin of the rumors is unknown.
Historical and spatial context	17/25	While the city's guide provides information on the D51's installation year, purpose, operating history, and reason for donation, the overall history of the park and the origins of the rumors remain unconfirmed.
Safety information	12/20	The city provides information on the lack of public parking and public transportation options, but details regarding nighttime usage conditions and individual facilities have not been confirmed.
Newness of information	13/15	The city's facility guide is updated on June 22, 2026, and the rumors page is updated on January 11, 2025, but this does not mean that the current situation on site has been reconfirmed.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	While we were able to identify the external rumor pages and the rumor texts themselves, the original source, poster, and primary testimony are not displayed, making the transmission route unclear.
total	77/100	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

Gifu City advises visitors to use public transportation as there is no public parking available within the park. Please check the city's latest information before visiting, and do not assume that you can enter at night. Follow the signs and conditions posted on site. Entry and photography for the purpose of verifying rumors are not permitted.

Check the area around Umebayashi Park on Google Maps.

2nd place: Kinomoto Park | Unmeasurable (57 points)

The rumored details

The page in question describes a swing in a park that swings even though there is no wind, and also includes a story about a girl in a red skirt sitting on the swing. The story also includes the girl asking if she can go home with the boy, and that anyone who says "yes" will experience good fortune a few months later. Here, we treat this as a narrative from the page in question and do not claim to have confirmed any actual experience or causal relationship with good fortune.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I checked the Kinomoto Park page on an external nationwide haunted map on October 13, 2026. The page is marked as being updated on March 24, 2025, but it does not indicate the origin of the rumor, the original poster, or the source of the story. The display of personal accounts and comments does not constitute independent confirmation of the sighting, so it will be treated as a secondary publication/original source unknown.

• Page listing "Kinomoto Park" on the nationwide haunted map.(Confirmed on 2026-10-13) — There are rumors that there is a swing in the park that swings even when there is no wind, and that a girl wearing a red skirt is sitting on the swing.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The Gifu City park list by school district includes Kinomoto Park as a "neighborhood park" in the Kinomoto school district, with its location listed as 1-17 Kinomoto-cho. It also explains that neighborhood parks are parks intended for use by residents of the neighborhood. This is a document for confirming park names, classifications, and locations. It is not a document for recording or verifying information such as the condition of swings, rumors about a girl, or stories of good fortune.

• Gifu City Official "List of Parks in Kinomoto School District"(Confirmation date 2026-10-13) — Block Park

  Kinomoto Park

  Kinomoto-cho 1-chome 17

  Koran Green Park

  Koran 2-chome 22

  Neighborhood park: A park intended primarily for use by residents of the neighborhood.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The city's list confirms the name, location, and classification as a neighborhood park for Kinomoto Park, but it does not mention the swings swaying when there is no wind, the girl in the red skirt, or the good fortune that came a few months later. The matching of the park name and address helps in identifying the location, but it does not corroborate any of the individual elements of the rumor. No records have been found to directly refute it.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
It's shaking even though there's no wind.	Unconfirmed	The city list is a document that includes park classifications and locations, but does not include records of whether swings are installed or if they actually swing.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A girl wearing a red skirt is sitting down.	Unconfirmed	The city documents we checked contain no records of sightings of the girl or independent testimonies, and the claims cannot be substantiated solely by the posting on the rumors page.	No official data available for direct comparison.
Good fortune will come in a few months.	Unconfirmed	There is no independent documentation to verify the causal relationship with good fortune or to confirm the records of those involved, and therefore, it cannot be judged as fact beyond the scope of the published story.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

There are several possible explanations for the swing's movement, including unobserved faint winds and the condition of the playground equipment, but we cannot determine the cause as we have not conducted on-site measurements. The story of the girl and good fortune may have been passed down as a tale, but we have not been able to confirm its origin or any actual records.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The official documents we checked were a list of parks by school district, and did not include information on the current status of playground equipment, inspection records, usage times, or how the rumors originated. We were also unable to find any original testimonies or records indicating fortunate events. We are not using the absence of information in the documents as proof that the rumors did not exist.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

While official documents confirm the name, location, and classification of Kinomoto Park, they do not directly support or refute the claims about the rumored swing, the girl, or good fortune. Since the matching of place names and addresses is not sufficient evidence for partial agreement, and the current state of the facilities and original testimonies remain unconfirmed, the results of this investigation are immeasurable.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	24/30	This page retrieves a list of parks by school district in Gifu City and external rumor pages, allowing you to compare their names, locations, and the content of the rumors. The origin of the rumors is unknown.
Historical and spatial context	10/25	While the official list shows the park type and address, it does not provide information on the park's history, records of playground equipment installation, or the origin of local legends.
Safety information	7/20	While the park classification can be confirmed, this document does not contain information regarding operating hours, nighttime access, or the safety status of the facilities.
Newness of information	8/15	The rumor page was updated on March 24, 2025, and the official list was updated on August 31, 2021. The current status of the playground equipment has not been separately checked.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	While the page where the rumor was posted can be identified, the source of the story, the original poster, and any records of testimonies are not provided, making it impossible to trace its history prior to its publication.
total	57/100	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

The official list includes Kinomoto Park as a neighborhood park, but we have not been able to confirm its operating hours or nighttime access conditions. If you plan to visit, please check the latest information from Gifu City and any notices posted on-site, and avoid entering closed areas, contact with nearby residents or other park users, and refrain from taking photographs.

Check the area around Kinomoto Park on Google Maps.

3rd place: Gifu Park | Unmeasurable (47 points)

The rumored details

The Gifu Park page on GhostMap mentions rumors of a male ghost appearing there, and another account states that near a small building resembling a hut in Gifu Park, the person felt their body become heavy, and later, in a video, they saw a faint image of a woman superimposed on their body. The poster, filming date, and original video cannot be confirmed from the page text.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I checked the Gifu Park page on an external nationwide paranormal map on October 13, 2026. The page shows that it was last updated on November 11, 2022, and warns that the information contains "insufficient primary sources" and "unverified content." Since the original source of the rumor, the poster, and the original video or filming records are not indicated, it will be treated as a secondary publication example/original source unknown.

• Page listing "Gifu Park" on the nationwide paranormal map.(Confirmed on 2026-10-13) — A small, hut-like building in Gifu Park

  Around this point, my body felt heavy, and when I played the video back later, I could faintly see a woman's image superimposed on my body.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The official Gifu City website, "About Gifu City's Main Parks," updated on August 31, 2021, lists Gifu Park in its list of main parks. This page only lists the names of the parks in the city's park list. There is no record of the rumored hut's location, video footage, or the phenomenon of people feeling heavy, nor is it a comprehensive guide covering the details of the facilities.

• Gifu City Official Website: "About Gifu City's Main Parks"(Verification Date: 2026-10-13) — Please click on the name of the park you wish to view.
  Gifu Park
  Gifu Family Park

  *Clicking on the park name will take you to the Gifu Family Park website, which is created and operated by the designated management company.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The city's list confirms the name of Gifu Park, but it does not corroborate the claims on the rumor page regarding the identification of a hut, the experience of feeling heavy in the vicinity, or the superimposition of a woman's figure in the video. The matching park name is not evidence of a paranormal phenomenon. Since no direct counter-evidence such as video footage or documents with filming dates can be found, we cannot draw any conclusions beyond the scope of the published content and the official list.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
A male ghost appears	Unconfirmed	The list of city parks that we checked is not a document recording the appearance of ghosts, and we have not been able to find any independent records to corroborate eyewitness accounts or dates.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A building that looks like a hut	Unconfirmed	The official list mainly includes park names, and we were unable to find any documents that could identify the location or name of the building being referred to in the rumors.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A faint image of a woman was superimposed on his body.	Unconfirmed	The rumor page does not provide the original video or the date it was filmed, and there is no video record in the city's list, so the claim cannot be directly verified.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

Overlaps in the video may occur due to reflections, exposure, or recording quality, but these cannot be examined as the original footage is unavailable. Regarding body weight, other factors such as physical condition and surrounding environment have not been investigated, so no specific explanation is accepted as fact here.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The city documents we checked are a list of major parks and do not show the location of individual buildings or telephone facilities within the parks, or the conditions for opening the parks. We have not been able to confirm the original poster, video, date and time of filming, records of physical sensations, or the origin of the rumor. We will not treat the fact that it is not listed in the official list as counter-evidence.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

The Gifu City documents list the names of Gifu Parks, but they do not contain information to verify the stories about the huts or the video. The rumor page itself also notes a lack of primary source information and that it is unconfirmed, and the original video and testimonies have not been obtained. Because no direct matches or discrepancies, or meaningful new facts, have been established, it has been determined that it is impossible to measure.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	22/30	I obtained a list of parks in Gifu City and external rumors, but the city's information mainly lists the park names and does not include details about the ghost stories.
Historical and spatial context	8/25	The official website we checked only lists the names of the main parks and does not record the history of the parks, the buildings, or the origins of the legends.
Safety information	5/20	The city's list does not provide information on opening hours, on-site conditions, or whether individual facilities are accessible, so the information available for deciding whether to visit is limited.
Newness of information	6/15	The rumor page was updated in November 2022, and the official list was updated in August 2021; no further checks have been performed to reflect the current situation.
Transparency of the source of rumors	6/10	The rumor page acknowledges a lack of primary source information and unconfirmed content, but does not indicate the original source, original footage, filming records, or witnesses.
total	47/100	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

The Gifu City list does not provide information on opening hours or the usage conditions of rumored buildings. Before visiting, please check the latest city information and on-site notices, and do not assume whether nighttime entry is permitted. Please avoid entering closed areas, making contact with residents or users, and taking unauthorized photographs.

Check the area around Gifu Park on Google Maps.

What I learned by crossing locations

All three pages feature external websites listing park names and rumors of strange occurrences, but the original source or primary testimony of some rumors cannot be identified. The Gifu City documents only contain administrative information such as park guides, classifications, locations, and who is covered. While this may provide clues to identify the setting of the rumors, it does not corroborate the occurrence of ghosts or strange phenomena. At Umebayashi Park, we were able to confirm official records not explained on the rumor pages, such as the installation date and history of the D51 locomotive. At Kinomoto Park and Gifu Park, within the scope of the documents we reviewed, we could not find any records that directly verify the claims or any new facts that would change our understanding of the rumors.

summary

In this comparison, we newly confirmed official information regarding the installation date, purpose, and operating history of the D51 locomotive at Umebayashi Park. However, this is not proof of a supernatural occurrence, but rather the park's history, which was not mentioned on the rumor page. The rumors about Kinomoto Park and Gifu Park could not be directly corroborated or refuted by the Gifu City documents we checked, so the results are immeasurable. In all cases, we will not confuse the publication of rumors with the actual existence of phenomena, and will treat them as unconfirmed narratives until original documents or specific records can be confirmed.

FAQ

Does "unmeasurable" mean the rumor is false?

No. What I mean is that the documents we reviewed this time did not directly support or refute the claim. We did not conclude that the phenomenon did not exist solely because it was not mentioned in the documents.

Are the "new facts" about Umebayashi Park proof of the supernatural occurrences?

No. What I meant was that the history of the D51 locomotive, which I was able to confirm from the Gifu City guide, was not written on the rumor page I referenced. This does not corroborate the rumored sightings or occurrences of strange phenomena.

Do I need to go to the park at night to verify the rumors?

There are none. If you plan to visit, please check the latest information from Gifu City and the local area, and respect any entry restrictions. Avoid trespassing on private property, contacting or photographing residents or users, and do not engage in dangerous activities to verify rumors.