[2026 Latest] Four Old Tunnels in Northern Kanto | Ghost Rumors Read from Official Documents
This article compares rumored old tunnels and railway relics in northern Kanto not based on the intensity of paranormal activity, but on their history, structure, and current usage conditions as confirmed by official documents.
Official documents only provide information on location, history, and conditions for public access and use. The existence of paranormal phenomena cannot be confirmed. This is not a ranking recommending on-site visits, but rather a comparison to help safely interpret rumors.
Method of comparing the four locations
Dark mine entrances and echoing sounds can create anxiety, but psychological impressions are different from proof of paranormal activity. Do not confuse publicly accessible areas with restricted areas.
- Primary sources: Prioritize information from local governments, administrators, and official tourism sources.
- Rumors: Clearly state that this is unconfirmed information and do not fabricate accidents, deaths, or personal accounts.
- Safety: Prioritize public access conditions, entry restrictions, weather, and traffic over fear.
| Rank | place | Verification score | Primary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suhana Tunnel (formerly Suhana Tunnel) | 94 | Japan Society of Civil Engineers |
| 2 | Old Mikuni Tunnel | 93 | Kanto Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism |
| 3 | Old Usui Tunnel Group (Apt Railway Trail) | 96 | Annaka City |
| 4 | Usui Third Bridge (Megane Bridge) | 92 | Annaka City |
1st Place: Suhana Tunnel (Former Suhana Tunnel) (Sano City and Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture) | Verification Score: 94 points
How to handle online rumors
Regarding the Suhana Tunnel (formerly the Suhana Tunnel), there are posts on the internet that vividly describe its "entrance, darkness, and reverberation." However, these are merely hearsay and impressions from the posters, and the Japan Society of Civil Engineers has introduced the three tunnels, each with a different structure, as a recommended civil engineering heritage site. The first unlined tunnel was completed in 1889, and the second brick tunnel in 1917. There is no evidence from official documents or independent records to confirm these rumors as paranormal phenomena.
Things that can be confirmed in official documents
The Japan Society of Civil Engineers has designated the site as a recommended civil engineering heritage site, highlighting the coexistence of three tunnels with different structures: the first unlined tunnel was completed in 1889, and the second brick tunnel in 1917.
Matching results
In the verification of the Suhana Tunnel, the Japan Society of Civil Engineers introduces it as a recommended civil engineering heritage site, stating that the first unlined tunnel was completed in 1889, the second brick tunnel in 1917, and that three tunnels with different structures coexist. Therefore, only information regarding its location, history, and conditions for public access can be confirmed. The impression of "tunnel entrance, darkness, and reverberation" will be treated separately from evidence indicating the existence of paranormal phenomena, and the rumor portion will be judged as unverifiable.
Editor's thoughts
At the Suhana Tunnel, the combination of the tunnel entrance, darkness, and reverberation can easily lead to unsettling perceptions of changes in sound and visibility. Official documents alone cannot determine current access status. Please prioritize the latest information from local authorities and road administrators, without entering private property or closed areas, and without obstructing road traffic. While we can describe the atmosphere of the site, the editorial team has decided not to equate psychological impressions with actual accidents, deaths, or supernatural occurrences.
Safety and Visitor Information
Official documents alone cannot determine current access restrictions. Please prioritize the latest information from local authorities and road administrators, and avoid entering private property or restricted areas, and do not obstruct road traffic.
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Official source:Information from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers(Date of verification: 2026-09-06)
2nd Place: Old Mikuni Tunnel (Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture / Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture) | Verification Score: 93 points
How to handle online rumors
Regarding the old Mikuni Tunnel (Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture and Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture), there are posts on the internet that vividly describe the "tunnel entrance, darkness, and reverberation." However, these are merely hearsay and impressions from the posters, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism documents indicate that the old Mikuni Tunnel was completed in 1957, with a length of 1,218 meters, a road width of 5.5 meters, and an effective height of 3.8 meters. The new Mikuni Tunnel opened in March 2022. There is no evidence from official documents or independent records to confirm these rumors as paranormal phenomena.
Things that can be confirmed in official documents
According to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism documents, the old Mikuni Tunnel was completed in 1957 and is described as a facility with a length of 1,218 meters, a road width of 5.5 meters, and an effective height of 3.8 meters. The new Mikuni Tunnel opened in March 2022.
Matching results
In comparing the old Mikuni Tunnel, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism documents indicate that the old Mikuni Tunnel was completed in 1957, with a length of 1,218 meters, a road width of 5.5 meters, and an effective height of 3.8 meters. The new Mikuni Tunnel opened in March 2022. Therefore, only information regarding its location, history, and public access conditions can be confirmed. Impressions such as "tunnel entrance, darkness, and reverberation" will be treated separately from evidence indicating the existence of paranormal phenomena, and the rumor portion will be deemed unverifiable.
Editor's thoughts
In the old Mikuni Tunnel, the combination of the tunnel entrance, darkness, and reverberation can easily lead to unsettling perceptions of changes in sound and visibility. Please check the latest information from road administrators regarding current access and traffic conditions, and do not trespass into the old tunnel. During snowy seasons, prioritize winter equipment and information on traffic restrictions. While we can describe the atmosphere of the site, the editorial team has decided not to equate psychological impressions with actual accidents, deaths, or supernatural occurrences.
Safety and Visitor Information
Please check the latest information from the road administrator regarding current access and traffic conditions, and do not enter the old tunnel without permission. During snowy seasons, prioritize winter equipment and traffic restrictions.
Check the location on Google Maps
Official source:Information from the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism(Date of verification: 2026-09-06)
3rd Place: Old Usui Tunnel Group (Apt Railway Line) (Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture) | Verification Score: 96 points
How to handle online rumors
Regarding the old Usui Tunnel Group (Apt Railway Trail), there are posts online that vividly describe the "tunnel entrances, darkness, and echoes." However, these are merely hearsay and impressions from the posters, and Annaka City provides information that there are 10 tunnels and 6 bridges along the approximately 6.3-kilometer walking trail from Yokokawa Station to Kumanotaira Station, which utilizes the abandoned railway line from the Shin'etsu Main Line Abt system era. There is no evidence from official documents or independent records to confirm these rumors as paranormal phenomena.
Things that can be confirmed in official documents
Annaka City has announced that the approximately 6.3-kilometer walking trail from Yokokawa Station to Kumanotaira Station, which utilizes the abandoned railway line from the Shin'etsu Main Line's Abt rack railway era, features 10 tunnels and 6 bridges.
Matching results
In the verification of the former Usui Tunnel Group, Annaka City states that there are 10 tunnels and 6 bridges along a 6.3-kilometer walking trail from Yokokawa Station to Kumanotaira Station, which utilizes the abandoned railway line from the Shin'etsu Main Line's Abt system era. Therefore, all that can be confirmed is information regarding location, history, and conditions for public access. The impression of "tunnel entrances, dark places, and reverberations" will be treated separately from evidence indicating the existence of paranormal phenomena, and the rumor portion will be judged as unverifiable.
Editor's thoughts
In the old Usui Tunnel complex, the combination of tunnel entrances, darkness, and reverberations can easily lead to unsettling perceptions of changes in sound and visibility. The city has designated tunnel lighting as being available from 7 AM to 6 PM and has explicitly stated that it is dangerous at night. Please leave before sunset and check for road closures and construction information. While we can describe the atmosphere of the site, the editorial team has decided not to equate psychological impressions with actual accidents, deaths, or supernatural occurrences.
Safety and Visitor Information
The city has designated the tunnel lighting as being on from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and has clearly stated that it is dangerous at night. Please leave before sunset and check for road closures and construction information.
Check the location on Google Maps
Official source:Guide to Annaka City(Date of verification: 2026-09-06)
4th Place: Usui Third Bridge (Megane Bridge) (Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture) | Verification Score: 92 points
How to handle online rumors
Regarding the Usui Third Bridge (Meganebashi), there are posts online that vividly describe the bridge's height, footing, and ease of passage. However, these are merely hearsay and personal impressions from the posters, and Annaka City officially refers to the Usui Third Bridge as Meganebashi and positions it as part of the railway heritage group along the Abt Railway line. The historical value of the abandoned railway remains and the ghost stories should be considered separately. There is no evidence from official documents or independent records to confirm these rumors as paranormal phenomena.
Things that can be confirmed in official documents
Annaka City refers to the Usui Third Bridge as the "Spectacles Bridge" and positions it as part of the railway heritage group along the Abt Railway line. It is necessary to distinguish between the historical value of the abandoned railway remains and the ghost stories associated with it.
Matching results
In the verification of the Usui Third Bridge, Annaka City refers to it as the "Megane Bridge" (Spectacles Bridge) and positions it as part of the railway heritage group of the Abt Railway. The historical value of the abandoned railway remains and the ghost stories must be examined separately. Therefore, only information regarding the location, history, and conditions for public access can be confirmed. Impressions of the "height of the bridge, the footing, and passage" will be treated separately from evidence indicating the existence of paranormal phenomena, and the rumor portion will be deemed unverifiable.
Editor's thoughts
At the Usui Third Bridge, the combination of the bridge's height, footing, and foot traffic can easily lead to unsettling perceptions of changes in sound and visibility. Please use only the public walking paths and do not enter the slopes, railway tracks, or closed areas around the bridge. Please check for rain, snow, falling rocks, footing, and lighting hours. While we can describe the atmosphere of the site, the editorial team has decided not to equate psychological impressions with actual accidents, deaths, or supernatural occurrences.
Safety and Visitor Information
Please use only the public walking paths and do not enter the slopes around the bridge, the former railway tracks, or any closed areas. Please check for rain, snow, falling rocks, footing, and lighting hours.
Check the location on Google Maps
Official source:Guide to Annaka City(Date of verification: 2026-09-06)
What we can learn from the comparison
All four locations are real, and their locations and histories can be confirmed through documents from local governments and other sources. However, the volume of official records does not equate to the existence of paranormal phenomena. Locations with more extensive documentation were given higher scores simply because they are easier for readers to verify themselves, and do not indicate the level of danger or the strength of the spirits present.
FAQ
If there's no mention of paranormal activity in official documents, does that mean the rumors are false?
It is impossible to definitively declare something as false or definitively declare it as fact. In this article, any parts that cannot be verified will be left as "unconfirmed" or "unverifiable."
Can we verify this if we go at night?
No. Nighttime visits increase real dangers such as poor visibility, falls, traffic, the sea, rivers, cliffs, and trespassing on private property. Please do not visit under the pretext of verifying ghost stories.
Can you decide whether to visit based solely on the information provided?
No, it's not possible. Business hours, access, and conditions may change, so please check the official websites and on-site signs on the day of your visit.
Summary | Do not mix facts, rumors, and safety information.
Knowing the history of a place is not the same as certifying paranormal phenomena as fact. Limiting what can be verified through primary sources and enjoying unconfirmed rumors as they are protects cultural properties, local communities, and the readers themselves.
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