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

Places in Hokkaido that you should never approach

Hokkaido—a land shrouded in the darkness of its history, where numerous paranormal phenomena are passed down through generations. In this article, we have carefully selected 10 of the most terrifying haunted spots in Hokkaido.Actual experiencesWe will introduce them together.

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1. Yubetsu Coal Mine Hospital (Kushiro City)

The Yubetsu Coal Mine Hospital, quietly standing in Kushiro City, has been famous among ruin enthusiasts for its eerie atmosphere since its closure in 1970. However, it is not merely a ruin; it is a place deeply imprinted with the memories of numerous tragedies, and many paranormal phenomena have been reported there.

• The ghost of a woman in a white coat has been sighted wandering the corridor.
• Moans and sobs can be heard from hospital rooms and operating rooms.
• In the window, which should be empty, countless faces appear, staring back at me.
• I feel as if someone is grabbing my shoulders with a cold hand or pulling my hair.
• Medical devices may move on their own or emit loud electronic sounds.

It was one night when my friend and I snuck into the ruins of the Yubetsu Coal Mine Hospital. From the depths of the darkness where our flashlights couldn't reach, we heard faint moans. The moment we reached the entrance to the operating room, I felt as if a woman in a white coat had vanished out of the corner of my eye. I got goosebumps all over my body, and my legs froze. I felt a cold gaze from behind, and when I turned around, there was no one there. Only a terribly heavy atmosphere remained. We looked at each other and ran out of the hospital in silence. I still remember the terror of that moment vividly.

2. Heiwa Falls (Nishi Ward, Sapporo City)

Located in Nishi Ward, Sapporo City, Heiwa Falls, despite its beautiful scenery, is known as a notorious suicide spot where many people have taken their own lives in the past. It is said that those with strong spiritual sensitivity may become ill or be overcome by a severe chill just by approaching the waterfall.

• A female spirit emerges from the waterfall basin and tries to drag you into the water.
• I was struck by a hallucination of countless hands reaching out from the surface of the water.
• I heard a voice calling from behind me, but when I turned around, there was no one there.
• As I was walking around the waterfall, my footing suddenly became slippery, and I almost lost my balance.
• When visiting at night, you constantly feel an unpleasant sense of being watched.

Late at night, I visited Heiwa Falls as a test of courage. The roar of the waterfall and the biting cold air gave me a bad feeling. The moment I peered into the pool at the bottom of the waterfall, I had a hallucination of a white arm reaching out from the bottom. I suddenly looked up and thought I heard a faint sound of a woman sobbing behind me. My whole body froze, and I felt as if the ground beneath my feet was suddenly slipping. I instinctively knew I was going to be dragged in, so I desperately ran away. Since then, I've been afraid to go near water.

3. Jōmon Tunnel (Kitami City)

The Jōmon Tunnel in Kitami City is a tragic site where many forced laborers lost their lives during its construction in the Meiji era under harsh working conditions. The story of human remains being discovered inside the walls during construction speaks volumes about its horrific history. It is said that even today, the voices of the victims still echo within the tunnel.

• Groans and screams can be heard coming from inside the tunnel walls.
• The ghost of a worker in work clothes suddenly appears and disappears.
• The sounds of pickaxes and shovels echoed through the tunnel, where no one should have been.
• While passing through a tunnel, the car's speed suddenly drops, or the engine fails to start.
• I get the feeling that someone is tapping me on the shoulder or whispering something in my ear.

As I drove through the Jōmon Tunnel, the sound from the car stereo suddenly cut out, and I was enveloped in an eerie silence. Immediately afterward, I heard a faint voice from deep within the tunnel wall saying, "Hurry...hurry..." I was horrified and pressed the accelerator, but for some reason the car wouldn't accelerate, and the air was heavy. I glanced in the rearview mirror and thought I saw a dark shadow sitting in the back seat. As soon as I desperately made my way out of the tunnel, my body suddenly felt lighter, and the car started moving smoothly again. That must have been a soul trapped in the tunnel.

4. Lake Shumarinai (Horokanai Town, Uryu District)

Lake Shumarinai, located in Horokanai Town, Uryu District, is the site of a former settlement that was submerged due to dam construction. It is said that houses and cemeteries remain submerged at the bottom of the lake, and for this reason, many paranormal phenomena have been reported. At night, there are countless testimonies of figures appearing from the surface of the water and of people being drawn in from the bottom.

• At night, a translucent figure emerges from the lake's surface, beckoning towards you.
• When I'm by the lake, I can hear a voice calling to me from the bottom of the water.
• Suddenly, I felt as if a cold drop of water had splashed on me from behind.
• While camping, I could hear footsteps around the tent, as if someone was walking around.
• The water's surface is unnaturally rippling, creating the illusion that someone is lurking nearby.

One midsummer night, I was camping with friends at Lake Shumarinai. We were chatting around the campfire when I suddenly glanced towards the lake and saw what appeared to be a white figure standing on the opposite shore. I thought I was imagining things, but then I felt as if the figure was slowly moving towards us. And then, from a distance, I heard a faint voice beckoning, "Come on..." A chill ran down my spine, and I hastily fled into my tent. The next morning, the lake, which had been clear just the day before, was shrouded in a thick fog.

5. Former Honbetsu Mine (Honbetsu Town, Nakagawa District)

Located in Honbetsu Town, Nakagawa District, the former Honbetsu Mine is an abandoned mine with a tragic history; it once produced a large amount of coal, but repeated cave-ins resulted in the loss of many miners' lives. Even now, many years after its closure, it is said that the voices of the miners from that time can still be heard from the depths of the mine shafts, and it is known as a haunted spot.

• Groans and cries for help can be heard from deep within the mine shaft.
• The ghost of a worker wearing a helmet suddenly appears and disappears before your eyes.
• The sounds of pickaxes and mine carts echo from the abandoned mine, where no one should be.
• A cold wind blows, and I feel as if someone is whispering in my ear.
• While exploring the mine shaft, the lights suddenly went out or the battery drained rapidly.

It was when I stepped into the entrance of the abandoned Honbetsu Mine. The cool air stung my skin, and the smell of damp earth hung in the air. I thought I heard a faint whisper from deep inside, "Someone..." I suddenly looked up, and a figure with a faintly glowing headlamp emerged from the shadows of the mine shaft, disappearing into the darkness the next moment. A chill ran down my spine, and I felt a heavy pressure from behind, as if someone was watching me. It's a place I never want to set foot in again.

6. Uryunuma Marshland (Uryu Town, Uryu District)

The Uryunuma Marshland, located in Uryu Town, Uryu District, is captivating with its magnificent natural beauty, but its vastness has also led to many people getting lost. In particular, when dense fog occurs, it is said that people lose their sense of direction and are lured into the depths by mysterious figures, a terrifying rumor that has been passed down through generations. There have also been reports of sightings of will-o'-the-wisps floating at night, revealing a dangerous side to its mystical beauty.

• If you get lost in the thick fog, a mysterious figure will appear and try to lead you deeper into the mist.
• At night, pale, ghostly lights float in the sky above the wetlands.
• Suddenly, the ground beneath my feet sagged and sank, threatening to drag me down.
• From somewhere, I could hear cries for help and the sobbing of children.
• As I made my way along the pathless road, I was suddenly struck by a strong chill and nausea.

While trekking in the Uryunuma Marsh, I was suddenly enveloped in a thick fog and lost my way. Just as I was starting to feel uneasy, I saw a figure in the distance through the fog. "Saved!" I thought, and followed after them. However, the figure continued deeper into the marsh, the ground becoming muddy and like a bottomless swamp. Just as I was about to catch up, the figure suddenly disappeared, and I slipped, nearly falling face-first into the muddy water. At that moment, I felt a cold hand touch my shoulder from behind. I desperately crawled back up and looked back the way I came, and there I saw several pale blue lights floating around.

7. Jozankei Dam (Minami Ward, Sapporo City)

Located in Minami Ward, Sapporo City, the Jozankei Dam is a popular tourist destination with a beautiful lake, but it has a tragic history, as many workers lost their lives in accidents during its construction. As a result, rumors persist that the ghosts of the deceased workers haunt the area around the dam lake. In particular, at night, there have been reports of hands reaching out from the water's surface and figures attempting to jump into the lake.

• A figure was spotted suddenly attempting to jump into the water near the dam lake.
• I was struck by a hallucination of a hand reaching out from the surface of the lake, as if pleading for help.
• If you pass by the dam at night, you can hear a voice from behind warning you not to fall.
• Footsteps and other noises can be heard at the dam's management building and surrounding facilities, even though no one should be there.
• While driving around the dam area, the steering wheel suddenly became heavy, and the lights started flickering.

Late at night, I visited the Jozankei Dam to see its nighttime scenery. The moonlight reflected beautifully on the still lake surface, creating a fantastical scene. Suddenly, I lowered my gaze and had a hallucination of a white hand slowly reaching out from the water. I rubbed my eyes in horror, and it disappeared. Immediately afterward, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a figure in work clothes standing on the edge of the dam and leap into the water. I rushed over in a panic, but there was no one there. Only the water's surface was silently rippling. The profound terror I felt at that moment is still deeply etched in my heart.

8. Around the former Hakodate District Public Hall (Hakodate City)

The Old Hakodate Public Hall in Hakodate City is a magnificent Western-style building constructed during the Meiji era, but it has a tragic history of numerous casualties from fires. Contrary to its beautiful exterior, many strange phenomena have been reported inside and around the building, instilling a sense of awe in visitors. The shadow of its history is particularly strong at night.

• Footsteps can be heard going up and down the stairs, even though no one should be there.
• At night, the shadow of a woman was seen staring out from a closed window.
• The sound of a piano resonates throughout the building, as if someone is playing it.
• Upon entering a particular room, the air suddenly becomes heavy, and a strong chill is felt.
• As I walked down the corridor, I could hear the rustling sound of clothing, like the hem of a dress brushing against something.

When I visited the Old Hakodate Public Hall as a tourist, I was strolling around the area at night. The building should have been closed, but I heard the elegant sound of a piano coming from somewhere. Suspicious, I looked up at the window and saw the silhouette of a woman in a white dress standing by a second-floor window. I felt as if our eyes met, and a chill ran down my spine, as if all the pores in my body had opened. At that moment, she vanished into the distance behind the window. My legs froze, and I couldn't move from the spot. What happened that night still sometimes appears in my dreams.

9. Orolon Line (around Rumoi City)

The Orolon Line, which runs along the Sea of Japan coast in Hokkaido, is a popular scenic drive, but it is also known as a haunted spot where traffic accidents are frequent. In particular, many inexplicable experiences have been reported late at night, such as a female hitchhiker in white clothes appearing and disappearing, or someone mysteriously sitting in the back seat of a car.

• A woman in white clothes appears late at night, asking for a ride, and after giving her a ride, she disappears without a trace.
• Through the rearview mirror, I can see the silhouette of a passenger in the back seat, even though there shouldn't be anyone there.
• While driving, the car may suddenly skid sideways, or the steering wheel may move on its own.
• The radio suddenly starts making static noises, and I hear voices that don't make sense.
• Suddenly, a figure jumps out in front of you while you're driving, and when you slam on the brakes, it's gone.

It was late at night, and I was driving alone on the Orolon Line. On a deserted road, I suddenly saw a woman in white standing by the roadside. Thinking she was hitchhiking, I pulled over a little further ahead. I checked my rearview mirror, but the woman wasn't coming any closer. However, when I looked ahead again, she was sitting in the back seat. I was so shocked I thought my heart would jump out of my chest, and I slammed on the accelerator. I checked my rearview mirror several times, but the woman had vanished without a trace. Since that night, I've been afraid to drive alone on the Orolon Line.

10. Bibai Coal Mine Ruins (Bibai City)

The Bibai Coal Mine ruins, spread across Bibai City, are the remains of a once-flourishing coal mine. However, the sad memories of the many miners who lost their lives in coal mine accidents are deeply etched there, and it is said that their souls still wander there. At night, strange phenomena have been reported, such as sounds of work being heard from the ruins where no one should be, and the sighting of headlights.

• At night, the sounds of rock drills and mine carts can be heard from deep within the ruins.
• Headlights flash in tunnels and buildings where no one should be.
• The ghost of a miner in work clothes suddenly appears and disappears.
• A distinctive smell, like coal or sulfur, hangs in the air.
• In certain parts of the ruins, you may be hit by sudden temperature changes or intense cold.

It was when I stepped into the ruins of the Bibai Coal Mine. It was twilight, the air was heavy and damp, and the windows of the ruins seemed to stare at me like countless eyes. From deep inside, I could faintly hear a "clang, clang" sound, like metal being hammered. I instinctively looked in that direction and thought I saw a headlamp flicker for just a moment near the entrance to the mine shaft. Immediately afterward, a cold wind blew from behind me, and I thought I heard someone whisper in my ear, "They're still working..." I hastily left the place, but I can never forget that feeling.

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summary

There are many haunted places in Hokkaido. 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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