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

March 28, 2026July 18, 2026

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Places in Niigata Prefecture that you should never go near

Niigata 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 Niigata Prefecture.Actual experiencesWe will introduce them together.

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1. White House (Nishikan-ku, Niigata City)

The "White House," quietly standing in Nishikan-ku, Niigata City, is the ruins of a Western-style mansion where a family is said to have committed suicide. Due to its tragic history, it is spoken of locally as the most terrifying haunted spot.

A girl's ghost is peeking out the window.
You will be cursed if you step into the building.
The sound of a child sobbing can be heard throughout the ruins.

Late at night, my friend and I went there to test our courage. Looking up at the building's windows from the outside, for a moment, I felt as if the face of a girl in a white dress was staring intently at us. A chill ran down my spine, and when I instinctively looked away, there was nothing there anymore. I can't forget those eyes. It was as if she was saying, "You're next," and I couldn't sleep a wink that night.

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2. Mount Yahiko (Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara District)

Mount Yahiko is known for its beautiful scenery overlooking the Sea of Japan, but behind that lies a dark history of many people having committed suicide by jumping from the mountain. The area near the summit and along the skyline, in particular, is feared as a place where the spirits of those who committed suicide wander.

The ghost of a suicide victim has been sighted near the mountaintop.
During a night drive, countless handprints appeared on the car window.
I can hear people talking in the Skyline, where no one should be.
The car's headlights suddenly start flashing and then turn off.

While driving, I happened to glance in the rearview mirror and saw a woman in white sitting in the back seat. My heart froze, but when I quickly turned around, she was gone. Then, when I pulled over to check, I found several muddy handprints smeared all over the windowpane. She must have been trying to take me away.

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3. Former Himekawa Hospital (Itoigawa City)

The former Himekawa Hospital, nestled in the mountains of Itoigawa City, is a massive hospital that became a ruin after its closure. It is said that many patients met their end there, and their suffering and regrets still linger there.

The nurse call bell rings out from a hospital room that should be empty.
A human figure is reflected in the window of the operating room.
I can hear the sounds of children sobbing and groaning.
The distinctive smell of hospital medicine fills the air.

As I snuck into the abandoned hospital, I heard a continuous "beep...beep..." nurse call coming from the back ward. There shouldn't have been anyone there, but it sounded as if someone was calling for help. Drawn in by the sound, I went towards it and saw a vague figure moving through the gap in the door of a back room. I was horrified and ran away as fast as I could.

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4. Niigata Russian Village (Agano City)

Niigata Russian Village, a theme park abandoned on a vast site in Agano City, is a ruined site that became a ghost town after its closure. The remnants of a dream from the bubble era now expose a decaying state, and many paranormal phenomena have been reported there.

The ghost of a priest appears at the site of the former church on the property.
Footsteps and children's voices can be heard coming from an empty building.
An eerie music box melody can be heard from somewhere.
A whispering voice, sounding like Russian, can be heard in your ear.

As I walked through the dilapidated grounds, I heard the melancholic sound of a music box coming from a distant church. Although there was no one there, I was overcome by a strange feeling, as if I were being welcomed or invited. When I reached the front of the church, I saw a dark figure swaying faintly beyond the open doors. That must have been the ghost of the priest.

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5. Mase Pass (Nishikan-ku, Niigata City)

Located in Nishikan-ku, Niigata City, Mase Pass is a mountain pass known for the numerous traffic accidents and fatalities it has caused in the past. Due to its tragic history, sightings of ghosts continue to be reported there.

Looking in the rearview mirror in the middle of the night, I see a stranger sitting in the back seat.
The steering wheel suddenly becomes heavy, or the car body shakes.
I can hear voices calling for help from outside the car.
I can see an unoccupied car parked there.

It was late at night, and I was driving alone on the Mase Pass. I glanced in the rearview mirror and saw an unfamiliar man sitting in the back seat. His face was pale, and he was staring intently at me. I thought my heart was going to stop, but when I cautiously turned around, there was no one there. At that moment, the car suddenly became heavy, and I couldn't press the accelerator to accelerate. He must have been trying to take me with him.

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6. Nanamagari Pass (Nagaoka City)

Located in Nagaoka City, Nanamagari Pass is, as its name suggests, a steep mountain pass with a series of sharp curves. It has long been known for frequent fatal accidents and is famous for sightings of a female ghost standing by the roadside.

A ghost of a woman in white standing by the roadside has been sighted.
Seeing a female ghost leads to an accident afterward.
The car's lights suddenly go out, or the engine won't start.
I felt someone's gaze on me while driving.

One night, while driving along the Naname Pass with a friend, I saw a woman in white standing by the roadside after rounding a curve. Just as I was about to slow down, thinking "There's a person there," the woman vanished in an instant. At that moment, the car shook violently, and I lost control of the steering wheel. Fortunately, there was no accident, but the woman's face is still burned into my memory.

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7. Akaya Tunnel (Shibata City)

The Akaya Tunnel in Shibata City is an eerie tunnel located on the site of a former Japanese National Railways line. It is said that many lives were lost during its construction, and that the vengeful spirits of those who perished still linger there today.

Groans and screams of workers can be heard from the back of the tunnel.
A figure can be seen beckoning from the depths of the tunnel.
Suddenly, a cold wind blew through, giving me goosebumps.
Bloodstain-like stains appear on the wall.

Entering the Akatani Tunnel, part of the abandoned railway line, I was enveloped in a chilling air. As I went deeper, I heard a low groan, "Uuuuh...", coming from somewhere. My footing became unsteady, and just as I was about to turn back in terror, I saw a vague figure beckoning towards me from the very back of the tunnel. My whole body stiffened, and I was so terrified that I forgot to breathe.

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8. Fukuyama Tunnel (Uonuma City)

Located in Uonuma City, the Fukuyama Tunnel is extremely narrow, dimly lit inside, and exudes an eerie atmosphere. Tragic accidents have occurred there in the past, and various strange phenomena have been reported.

A blood-red liquid is dripping from the ceiling.
The engine malfunctioned while driving and suddenly stopped.
A strange, foul odor permeates the tunnel.
Even though the exit is in sight, you fall into the illusion that you can't quite reach it.

The moment I entered this tunnel, the atmosphere changed completely. Looking up at the ceiling, it seemed as if a thick red liquid had seeped into it. The pungent smell of iron assaulted my nostrils, and just as I was starting to feel sick, the car engine suddenly stopped with a rattling noise. In the pitch-black tunnel, I was in a complete panic.

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9. Sado Gold Mine (Tunnel) (Sado City)

Sado Gold Mine, a symbol of Sado Island, is a place where, behind its magnificent history, many vagrants and criminals lost their lives due to harsh working conditions. It is said that their regrets and resentments still linger in the mine shafts.

The sound of pickaxes chipping away at rocks can be heard from inside the mine shaft.
Low voices and groans can be heard from somewhere.
Suddenly, I feel like a cold hand is touching me.
I feel like many eyes are watching me, but there's no one there.

It happened when I was visiting a mine. As I shivered in the chilly air, I heard a "clack, clack" sound coming from the closed-off back of the mine shaft—clearly the sound of pickaxes chipping away at rock. At the same time, I could hear the low voices of men talking. I was struck by the chilling sensation, as if they were still working there.

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10. Overpass near Aomigawa Station (Kashiwazaki City)

Aomigawa Station is known for its spectacular views overlooking the Sea of Japan, but the pedestrian overpass nearby is also known as a place where many people have committed suicide by jumping in the past. Contrary to its beautiful scenery, it is a haunted spot with a sad history.

A figure was spotted standing on the bridge at night.
When you call out to that figure, it vanishes like mist.
A voice calling for help can be heard from under the bridge.
When crossing the bridge, I suddenly feel unwell or dizzy.

When I visited Aomigawa Station at night, I saw a faint figure standing on the overpass. As I approached, intending to call out to them, the figure vanished like smoke, disappearing into the sea. A faint, cold air, not the sea breeze, lingered on the bridge. That figure was surely the last sighting of someone who had thrown themselves from here.

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summary

There are many haunted places in Niigata 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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