[2026 Latest] Top 10 Scariest Haunted Spots in Gunma Prefecture | Real Locations and Rumors Introduced
This is a list of real-life haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture, compiled based on the number of rumors and the level of terror they evoke.
⚠️ Entering these locations without permission may constitute trespassing. This article is for informational purposes only and does not recommend visiting.
Ranking criteria:
- 👻 Fear level: Frequency and intensity of paranormal phenomena sightings
- ⚠️ Danger level: Physical hazards (collapse, restricted access, etc.)
- 📍 access: Accessibility (e.g., accessible by car/only accessible on foot)
1st Place: Old Usui Tunnel (near Meganebashi Bridge) (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is described as a brick tunnel built during the Meiji era, where the spirits of workers and female ghosts are said to have been sighted. There are persistent rumors of a beckoning shadow seen from inside the tunnel. In addition to its frightening nature as a ghost story, attention should also be paid to the safety and property rights of the area.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
2nd Place: Hashikura Settlement (A village erased from maps) (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot has an urban legend about a village that has been erased from maps, and it is said that destroying the shrine at the entrance to the village will bring a curse. It is said to be enveloped in an eerie silence, giving you the feeling that you are being watched. In addition to its frightening aspects as a ghost story, it is important to be aware of the safety and property rights of the area.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
3rd Place: Akagi Shrine (near Onuma Lake) (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★★ (5/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is located on the shore of Lake Onuma, and there are reports of the ghost of a woman in a red kimono walking on the water's surface. It is said that if you visit at night, you will hear the sound of a woman sobbing from behind. This information is not only frightening from a ghost story perspective, but also raises concerns about local safety and property rights.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
4th Place: Sanmei Lake (Sanmei Dam) (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is known for reports of white hands reaching out from the water's surface and frequent sightings of figures wandering around the dam. It's said to be a place where a drowning accident occurred in the past, giving it a heavy, oppressive atmosphere. Beyond its spooky nature as a place of ghost stories, it's important to be aware of local safety and property rights issues.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
5th Place: Old Mikuni Tunnel (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is known for rumors that the spirits of workers who died during construction appear from the walls, and for the paranormal phenomenon of countless handprints appearing on car windows as drivers pass by. Beyond its frightening ghost stories, it's important to be aware of local safety and property rights issues.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
6th Place: Fukiware Falls (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is known as the "Niagara of the East," and it's said that visitors feel as if they're being dragged into the waterfall's basin. There's a long-standing legend of sacrifices to the dragon god, and it's a place where many people have had paranormal experiences near the water. This information remains about the spot. In addition to its frightening aspects as a ghost story, attention should also be paid to local safety and property rights.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
7th Place: Tanigawadake (Ichinokurasawa) (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is known as the mountain with the highest number of climbing fatalities in the world, and it is said that the spirits of climbers still wander there. It is said that cries for help can be heard from the cliffs at night. In addition to the horror of the ghost stories, attention should also be paid to the safety and rights issues of the area.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
8th Place: The abandoned house of Hanageishi (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is known for its ghost stories and the fact that "there is a ruined building where a gruesome incident is said to have occurred, and it is believed that anyone who enters it will develop a high fever and become bedridden. It is also famous for the fact that a figure peeking out from the building's windows often appears in photographs." In addition to its frightening aspects as a ghost story, it is important to be aware of the safety and property rights issues of the site.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
9th Place: Kiryu Meijikan (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is described as a Western-style building from the Meiji era, where it's said that footsteps can be heard walking down the corridors late at night, even though no one should be there. Rumors persist that the spirits of nurses and patients from that time still linger within the building. Beyond its frightening nature as a ghost story, it's important to be aware of the safety and property rights issues of the area.
Access/Directions
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⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
10th Place: Mount Haruna (around Lake Haruna) (Gunma Prefecture)

basic information
- location: Gunma Prefecture
- kinds: Haunted spots in Gunma Prefecture
- Fear level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- Danger level: ★★★★ (4/5)
- access: Entry may be restricted depending on local conditions. Please check the latest information before visiting.
Paranormal phenomena and sightings
- Sightings of figures or presences
- Rumors that footsteps and other noises can be heard.
- Reports of inexplicable shadows appearing in photos and videos.
- Personal accounts of the air suddenly becoming heavy at night.
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Actual experiences
This spot is known for reports of eerie figures being seen standing outside guardrails on foggy nights, and for the ghosts of suicide victims chasing cars around the lake. Beyond its frightening ghost stories, it's important to be aware of local safety and property rights issues.
Access/Directions
📍 Check the location
⚠️ Notes: Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing. Never enter dangerous areas or private property; limit your visit to exterior inspections and viewing surrounding information.
summary
We've presented a ranking of haunted abandoned hospitals across Japan.
All of these locations have been reported to have intense paranormal activity, so extreme caution is advised when visiting.
⚠️ Again, unauthorized entry into these locations may constitute trespassing. Always obtain permission beforehand and take safety precautions when visiting.
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