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

March 31, 2026July 18, 2026

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Places in Miyazaki Prefecture that you should never go near

Miyazaki 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 Miyazaki Prefecture.Actual experiencesWe will introduce them together.

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1. Kyūhō Tunnel (Sadowara-cho, Miyazaki City)

Located in Sadowara-cho, Miyazaki City, the Kyumine Tunnel is known as one of the most notorious haunted spots in the prefecture. For centuries, there have been persistent rumors of sightings of a female ghost, making it a source of terror for those who visit for a test of courage. The eerie atmosphere is so unsettling that it can send chills down your spine even during the daytime.

It is said that if you honk your horn inside a tunnel, the ghost of a woman will appear in your rearview mirror.
Sometimes, you can hear a woman sobbing from deep inside a dimly lit tunnel.
There are testimonies of people who saw a woman's shadow suddenly cross their path while driving.
In certain locations, the temperature suddenly drops, and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere prevails.
As I get out of the car and start walking, I get the feeling that I can hear footsteps following me from behind.

One night, when my friend and I went to the Kyumine Tunnel for a test of courage, I honked the horn as a joke. At that moment, I thought I caught a glimpse of a woman's face in white in the rearview mirror, and it sent chills down my spine. I instinctively yelled, "Did you see that?!" but my friend said he hadn't seen anything. I'm sure it was something only I could see. Since then, I've had this unsettling feeling that someone is watching me.

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2. Old Kiyotake Tunnel (Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki City)

The old Kiyotake Tunnel in Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki City, is a haunted spot whispered to be "one of the most dangerous places in the prefecture" due to its eerie atmosphere. There are persistent rumors that it was the site of a gruesome crime in the past, and it seems as if the vengeful spirit still permeates the tunnel. It is feared and shunned as a cursed place that plunges visitors into the depths of terror.

If you visit late at night, you can hear multiple voices coming from a place where no one should be.
Sometimes, after a car emerges from a tunnel, its windows and body are covered in countless handprints.
The car engine suddenly malfunctions, or the lights start flashing.
I feel like I'm being watched, like someone is peeking at me from behind.
Suddenly, I heard a strange sound right next to my ear, but when I turned around, there was no one there.

Late at night, as I drove through the old Kiyotake Tunnel, I had a strange feeling of unease and pressed the accelerator. After exiting the tunnel, I glanced in the rearview mirror and felt like there was someone in the back seat, and I broke out in a cold sweat. When I got home and checked the car, I found the driver's side window covered in tiny handprints... Whose hands were those? I still can't forget it.

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3. Sekinoo Falls (Miyakonojo City)

Sekinoo Falls, located in Miyakonojo City, is a beautiful scenic spot and one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, but a sad history lies hidden behind it. There are persistent stories of suicides by drowning at this location in the past, and perhaps as a result, paranormal rumors have begun to circulate. The poignant stories of souls lurking in the shadow of beautiful nature leave visitors feeling uneasy.

A figure of a woman in white clothing was spotted standing still near the waterfall.
There are testimonies of people seeing a hand reaching out from the water's surface, as if pleading for help.
Amidst the roar of the waterfall, you can sometimes hear sobbing or screams.
When you peer into the pool at the base of the waterfall, you are overcome by a strong feeling of being drawn in by something.
If you visit at night, your body will suddenly become cold, and you will be overcome by a chilling cold that makes your hair stand on end.

I visited Sekinoo Falls at dusk. Amidst the roar of the waterfall, I happened to look at the surface of the water and saw something like a dark shadow swaying gently. When I squinted, it slowly began to look like a human hand... I shuddered and quickly looked away. I wondered if that was the lingering regret of those who took their own lives in that place. Since then, I've been afraid to go near water.

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4. Green Hills (former hotel site) (Ebino City)

Nestled quietly near Ebino Plateau, "Green Hills" is a once-bustling, large, abandoned hotel. However, it's not just any ruin. It's rumored that the ghost of the owner who burned to death haunts the place, and his lingering resentment seems to permeate the entire building. It's a well-known spot among ruin enthusiasts, but you should never enter it lightly.

Upon entering the building, I could hear footsteps coming from the upper floors, even though there should have been no one there.
A sinister shadow was spotted looking down at us through the windowpane.
A burning smell permeates the entire hotel, and it can suddenly intensify.
The lights in the room flicker irregularly or suddenly go out.
In certain locations, you might hear someone groaning or strange voices.

When my friend and I snuck into Greenhills, a strange, burnt smell wafted from the room at the very back. As we went further in, the lights in the room suddenly began to flicker, and for just a moment, we saw a figure standing outside the window in the darkness. When we turned around, there was no one there. It must have been the ghost of the owner who jumped out of the hotel window. I never want to set foot in there again.

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5. Kotsu Pass (border between Kobayashi City and Ebino City)

Kotsu Pass, located on the border between Kobayashi City and Ebino City, is a place that exudes an ominous atmosphere just from the sound of its name. A terrifying legend remains that it was once an execution ground or a place where many bodies were dumped, and it is said that its blood-stained history still permeates the air of the pass. Drivers who pass through here at night will without exception feel a chill down their spine.

When driving through at night, the engine may suddenly malfunction and stall.
Even though there shouldn't be anyone there, I can hear a sound like someone knocking on a car window.
Sometimes a white human figure appears in the rearview mirror or side mirrors.
The inside of the car suddenly became freezing cold, and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere enveloped it.
As you round a curve, you see a figure in the middle of the road, and when you slam on the brakes, it disappears.

Late one night, as I was driving over Kotsu Pass, the engine suddenly rattled and stopped. I was trembling in the pitch-black mountain road, unable to do anything, when I heard a "knock, knock" sound on the passenger-side window. I cautiously looked out the window and it seemed like someone's face was pressed against it, and I panicked. I somehow managed to restart the engine and get away, but I'll never forget the terror I felt at that moment.

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6. Horikiri Pass (Uchiumi, Miyazaki City)

Horikiri Pass, located in the sea of Miyazaki City, is famous as a scenic spot on the Nichinan Coast, but contrary to its beauty, it is also a place where many tragedies have occurred since ancient times. Due to its history of frequent suicides by jumping and traffic accidents, numerous paranormal phenomena have been reported, instilling a sense of awe in visitors. Don't be fooled by the beautiful scenery.

The ghost of a woman in white clothing was sighted staring intently at the sea from atop a cliff.
Sometimes, a vaguely visible figure suddenly appears along the guardrail.
I was struck by a strong sensation, as if someone had pushed me from behind.
For just a moment, a human figure appears to float in mid-air, reflected in the car's headlights.
Amidst the sound of the waves, I could hear moans that sounded like pleas for help.

I was looking at the night view from the parking lot at Horikiri Pass when I suddenly felt a gaze upon me and looked towards the cliff. There, beyond the guardrail, right on the edge of the sheer cliff, I saw a woman in a white dress standing there, as if about to throw herself into the sea. She vanished the moment I looked away, so I was certain it wasn't human. I still can't forget that cold gaze.

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7. Daruma-ji Temple Ruins (Ebino City)

The ruins of Daruma-ji Temple, quietly remaining in Ebino City, are a place where eerie rumors spread after the temple fell into disuse. In particular, the story of a headless Jizo statue sends chills down the spines of visitors. There is a legend that those who fool around or behave disrespectfully in this place will be cursed, and it is said that those with strong spiritual sensitivity will fall ill. Extreme caution is advised when setting foot here.

The headless Jizo statue appears to move slightly at night.
Shouting or fooling around in this place will result in injury or a string of misfortunes.
People with strong spiritual sensitivity who visit the place often experience physical ailments such as headaches and nausea.
Even though there should be no one around, I sometimes feel like multiple people are watching me.
At night, low voices resembling Buddhist chants and groans can be heard coming from the temple grounds.

When we visited the site of Daruma Temple, my friends, out of curiosity, tried to touch the headless Jizo statue. At that moment, they suddenly felt a chill run down their spines and were struck by a terrible headache. It felt as if someone was yelling at them, and they quickly left the place. Since then, everything that friend has done has backfired, and they've been experiencing a string of minor misfortunes. That place might really be cursed.

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8. Kannonike Park (Miyakonojo City)

Kannonike Park in Miyakonojo City is a popular leisure facility bustling with families during the day, but at night it transforms into a haunted spot. Numerous paranormal phenomena have been reported, particularly around the park's restrooms and pond, and the stark contrast with its bright atmosphere only intensifies the sense of terror. It's a place where happy memories can instantly turn into nightmares.

In the park at night, you can hear the sounds of children running around and laughing, but you can't see them.
Sometimes, eerily white hands slowly reach out from the surface of Kannon Pond.
In the park's restroom, the stall doors open and close and the sound of water flushing can be heard, even though no one is there.
As I was walking along the edge of the pond in the middle of the night, I suddenly felt a cold breath blown on me from behind.
When you point the camera in a certain location, something resembling a child's face appears in the background of the lens.

One night, when I stopped by the restroom at Kannonike Park, I heard a child's laughter coming from inside one of the stalls. There was no one there, after all. I got scared and hurried outside, and then I heard a splashing sound coming from the direction of the pond. When I looked, a white arm was reaching out from the water's surface, as if calling out to me. Since that night, I haven't been able to go near Kannonike Park.

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9. Hitotsuba Beach (Miyazaki City)

The Hitotsuba coast in Miyazaki City is a scenic spot with beautiful pine forests and sandy beaches, but it is also known as a place where many drowning accidents occur. As a result, there are many sightings of wet spirits emerging from the sea, and the terror intensifies at night. It is said that walking through the pine forest in particular gives you the feeling that you are being chased by someone.

On the beach at night, the ghosts of a soaking wet man and woman emerging from the sea have been sighted.
As I walked through the pine forest, I was overcome by a strong feeling that someone was chasing me from behind.
Suddenly, I felt a cold hand touch my body, but when I turned around, there was no one there.
Amidst the sound of the waves, I could hear cries for help and what sounded like screams.
Sometimes, footprints that don't seem to belong to a human can be found on the beach at night.

I was walking with a friend through the pine forest on Hitotsuba Beach at night when I suddenly felt a shiver down my spine. I felt an intense gaze, as if someone was watching me from behind, chasing me, so I instinctively turned around. I saw a faint white figure slowly approaching us in the darkness. We screamed and ran away. That figure still haunts my dreams.

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10. Yaken Falls (Tsuno Town, Koyu District)

Located deep within the Osuzuyama mountain range in Tsuno Town, Koyu District, Yaken Falls is a sacred site that has long been a place of Shugendo (mountain asceticism). However, despite its sacred nature, many accidents involving falls have occurred there, and these tragedies have led to rumors of paranormal activity. Reports indicate that the spirits of samurai and eerie laughter can be heard around the waterfall basin, revealing a terrifying side that belies its majestic beauty.

The spirit of a samurai clad in armor is sometimes sighted around the waterfall basin.
Amidst the roar of the waterfall, an eerie laughter can be heard, even though no one should be there.
Suddenly, my body felt heavy, and I was overcome by a strong sensation as if I were being pulled into the pool at the bottom of a waterfall.
Unnatural sounds of water and human voices can be heard, distinct from the flow of a waterfall.
When you take pictures in certain locations, orbs or faces appear in the photos.

When I went hiking to Yaken Falls with a friend, we were resting near the base of the falls. Suddenly, from the roar of the waterfall, we heard a low, husky laugh, "Heeheehee..." I instinctively looked at my friend's face, and it seemed he had heard the same sound. Immediately afterward, my body suddenly felt as heavy as lead, and I was overcome with the sensation of being pulled towards the base of the falls. It wasn't just an illusion.

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Miyazaki Prefecture has many haunted places. 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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