[2026 Latest] Top 3 Ranking of Paranormal Rumors Related to Tunnels in Southern Kanto

From the tunnel candidates in southern Kanto, we will examine the former Fukiage Tunnel, Hata Tunnel, and former Komine Tunnel, whose coordinates we were able to individually verify through external rumor pages, publicly available documents from local governments and prefectures. We have broken down and verified not only the narratives of strange occurrences, but also specific claims such as construction dates, structure, intended use as a road, and connection to incidents. The mere existence of rumors or the location itself does not prove the phenomenon.

Survey methods and evaluation criteria

The rumor pages were treated as resources to confirm "what is being said," while the municipal/prefectural documents were treated as independent sources to confirm construction history, structure, use, and management records. If all atomic claims are supported by the same object, fact, and polarity, it is marked as "agreement"; if there is both support and unconfirmed information, it is marked as "partial agreement"; if there is even one direct contradiction, it is marked as "disagreement"; if there is no comparative material and neither support nor refutation is possible, it is marked as "unmeasurable"; and if an important fact not found in the rumor is confirmed in an independent source, even though a direct comparison is not possible, it is marked as "new fact." The judgment only indicates the scope of the listed claims, and the agreement of place names or addresses, or general local history, is not used to support the supernatural occurrences. The document quality score evaluates source transparency, historical and spatial context, safety information, freshness of information, and source transparency of the rumor, and does not reflect the degree of fear or truthfulness of the supernatural occurrences.

1st Place: Old Old Fukiage Tunnel | Partial Match (88 points)

The rumored details

Weekly Women's PRIME explains that the Old Old Fukiage Tunnel in Ome City is the first Fukiage Tunnel, a hand-dug brick tunnel built in 1904. While it introduces ghost stories such as "a ghost in a white kimono appears," "a robbery and murder occurred nearby in the 1950s," and "the sound of a baby crying can be heard," its interviewee points out that any connection to other incidents is not true.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The source of the rumor is the April 4, 2021 issue of Shukan Josei PRIME, titled "Thorough Investigation of the Most Terrifying Haunted Spot: The Crying of a Young Child and Sad Memories Heard at 'Fukiage Tunnel'." While it is a secondary publication including on-site reporting by the reporter, statements from local residents, writers, and ghost storytellers, the original record of the white-robed statue and the crying sounds has not been identified.

• Weekly Women's PRIME: "Thorough coverage of the most terrifying haunted spot: 'Fukiage Tunnel'"(Verification Date: 2026-09-22) — It explains that the "Old Old Fukiage Tunnel," a hand-dug brick tunnel, was first built in 1904, and introduces rumors of a woman in a white kimono, the sound of a baby crying, and a robbery and murder in the 1950s.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The Nariki Past and Present Story, released by Ome City on June 30, 2025, refers to the facility corresponding to the old Fukiage Tunnel as the "First Fukiage Tunnel (Meiji Tunnel)" and explains that it was the first road tunnel in Tokyo that carried people, horses, and carts. It also records that in 1898 (Meiji 31), the Tokyo Prefecture approved a five-year continuous budget, and that the construction was supported by land donations, contributions from prominent local figures, and the labor of residents. On the other hand, there is no mention of ghosts, crying, or robbery and murder.

• Ome City, Nariki Past and Present: "Fukiage Tunnel, Part 2"(Confirmed on 2026-09-22) — The first Fukiage Tunnel (Meiji Tunnel) was Tokyo's first "road tunnel (a path for people, horses, and carts)." In 1898 (Meiji 31), a five-year continuous budget was approved, and the construction was supported by land donations, contributions, and the labor of local residents.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The physical designation that "the old Fukiage Tunnel is the first Fukiage Tunnel" is supported because it matches the "first Fukiage Tunnel (Meiji Tunnel)" in the Ome City documents. However, the completion year of 1904 and the details of the hand-carved brick construction mentioned on the rumor page cannot be directly verified using only the city documents obtained this time. There are no official records to support the descriptions of the person in white kimono, the crying of a young child, and the incident in the 1950s, so these remain unconfirmed.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
The old Fukiage Tunnel was the first Fukiage Tunnel.	support	This is because local historical documents from Ome City clearly refer to the same facility as the "First Fukiage Tunnel (Meiji Tunnel)."	Ome City, Nariki Past and Present: "Fukiage Tunnel, Part 2"
A ghost in a white kimono appears.	Unconfirmed	The Ome City documents deal with construction history and local transportation, and are not records of observations or documents documenting this sighting.	No official data available for direct comparison.
A robbery and murder occurred nearby in the 1950s.	Unconfirmed	The city documents obtained do not include the name of the incident, the date of occurrence, or records of the damage, making it impossible to identify the same event as the rumor.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

The environment—an old tunnel, a closed entrance, and a damp, resonant mountainous area—may make it difficult to perceive the direction of sound or the patterns on the walls. The rumor page itself suggests that the image of the figure in white may have originated from a dummy used for filming a TV program, but it cannot determine the cause of individual experiences.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The scope of our investigation included an article in the weekly magazine "Shukan Josei PRIME" and local history materials from Ome City. Regarding the incident from the 1950s mentioned in the rumors, we were unable to obtain any official documents that could identify the name of the incident, the date of occurrence, or the investigation records. The city documents deal with the construction history, not observational records of the phenomenon. The current closure status also needs to be reconfirmed with the latest announcement from the on-site manager.

Verification results: Partial match

The only point of agreement is the historical positioning of the old Fukiage Tunnel as the first facility in the Fukiage Tunnel group. Ome City documents clearly state this point. On the other hand, the connection between the figure in white kimono, the crying of a child, and the robbery and murder cannot be supported or refuted by the public documents obtained. This is a limited judgment that does not extend the history of the first tunnel to prove the existence of a supernatural phenomenon.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	29/30	This is because we can directly obtain investigative gossip articles and local historical materials from Ome City, allowing us to separate and track historical claims from ghost stories.
Historical and spatial context	25/25	This is because it allows us to concretely examine the history of local transportation, including its position as the first road tunnel, its budget, land donation, and the labor of local residents.
Safety information	15/20	While the rumored article mentions the closure status, it does not include the latest official announcement detailing the current management status.
Newness of information	11/15	The official documents were released in 2025 and have been re-obtained, but the rumor article was published in 2021, so there is a time lag between the information and the current situation.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	While the subjects of the interviews and the publication dates can be confirmed, the original source materials and the dates of the experiences for each ghost story have not been identified.
total	88/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

Rumor articles as of 2021 state that the old Fukiage Tunnel is completely closed. Prioritize the fences, doors, and administrator signs at the site, and do not enter through damaged areas or trespass on private property. The closure status may change, so please check from public roads rather than assuming you will visit.

Map location: These are the representative coordinates of the Fukiage Tunnel, which opened in 1904, as confirmed by Nominatim and publicly available map data.

Check the area around the old Fukiage Tunnel on Google Maps.

2nd Place: Hata Tunnel | Partial Match (84 points)

The rumored details

The National Haunted Map identifies Hata Tunnel as a facility located in Shimohata, Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture, and describes it as "a very old structure." It also lists ghost stories about it being the "birthplace of the human-faced dog," that "the ghosts of an old woman and a mother and daughter appear there," and a tale of something appearing in a curve mirror that was empty on the way there, and then following the person back.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The source of the rumors is the individual "Hata Tunnel" page on the National Haunted Map website. It is a secondary publication in the form of user submissions, a mix of edited text from the page itself, user votes, personal experiences, and comments, and the update date is displayed as October 7, 2025. For each of the stories about the dog with a human face, the old woman, the mother and daughter, and the convex mirror, no prior source material or transmission route is indicated.

• Nationwide Haunted Map: "Hata Tunnel"(Verification Date: 2026-09-22) — The article describes Hata Tunnel as a very old structure located in Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture, and includes rumors that it is the birthplace of the "human-faced dog," and that an old woman, a mother and daughter, and something appear in the curve mirror on the way back are also mentioned.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

According to Saitama Prefecture's "Historical Trails" document, the Hata Tunnel is located in Shimohata, Hannō City, completed in 1910 (Meiji 43), and has a brick lining with a length of 78.3 meters and a width of 4.2 meters. It also explains that it served local transportation for 77 years until the Ōme-Hannō Line bypass opened in 1987 (Shōwa 62), and that it was the first brick-lined tunnel in Saitama Prefecture. There is no mention of a dog with a human face, an old woman, or a mother and daughter.

• Saitama Prefecture: "Modern Civil Engineering Heritage, Monuments, Disaster History, and Then-and-Now Photo Collection: The Path of History"(Confirmed on 2026-09-22) — It served as a vital link for local transportation for 77 years until the Ome-Hannō Bypass opened in 1987. It was the first brick-lined tunnel in Saitama Prefecture. Located in Shimohata, Hannō City, it was completed in 1910, with a length of 78.3m and a width of 4.2m.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The claim on the rumor page that "the tunnel itself is a very old structure" is supported by Saitama Prefecture records that it was completed in 1910, used for 77 years, and was the first brick-lined tunnel in the prefecture. On the other hand, the claims that it is the "birthplace of the human-faced dog" and that "ghosts of an old woman and a mother and daughter appear" are outside the scope of the same records, and there are no comparable independent records. Only the age of the structure is supported; the supernatural aspects remain unconfirmed.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
The tunnel itself is a very old structure.	support	This is because Saitama Prefecture records specifically that it was completed in 1910, used for 77 years, and was the first brick-lined tunnel in the prefecture.	Saitama Prefecture: "Modern Civil Engineering Heritage, Monuments, Disaster History, and Then-and-Now Photo Collection: The Path of History"
Origin of the Human-Faced Dog	Unconfirmed	While Saitama Prefecture documents record the history of civil engineering, they do not provide evidence of the first appearance or origin of the story of the dog with a human face.	No official data available for direct comparison.
Ghosts of an old woman and a mother and daughter appear.	Unconfirmed	The official documents obtained do not contain records corresponding to the person's profile, the date and time of the sighting, or the observation conditions, making it impossible to support or refute the claims.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

The brick-lined old tunnel, the old road with its overgrown vegetation, and the curve mirrors in dimly lit areas create conditions that make it difficult to perceive reflections, shadows, animal movements, and equipment deterioration. However, this data does not include information on lighting, weather, vehicle condition, or observation distance at the time of each experience, so it is not possible to definitively conclude that a specific natural phenomenon or optical illusion was the cause.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The sources I checked were user-submitted rumors pages and documents on modern civil engineering heritage in Saitama Prefecture. I could not find any contemporary documents indicating that the story of the dog with a human face originated at this location, nor any original eyewitness accounts from the old woman or mother and daughter, nor any records recreating the convex mirror phenomenon. The prefectural documents deal with road history and structure, and do not guarantee whether the area is currently accessible.

Verification results: Partial match

The partial agreement indicates the material claim made by the rumor page itself that the Hata Tunnel is an old brick-lined tunnel completed in 1910. The origin of the dog with a human face, the old woman and mother and daughter, and the abnormality of the convex mirror cannot be confirmed in official documents. This judgment is limited to the extent that the structural dates included in the rumor are directly compared, not just the existence of the location and facilities.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	29/30	This is because we can directly obtain individual pages related to the rumors and civil engineering history materials from Saitama Prefecture, allowing us to separate the structural dates and ghost stories on a claim-by-claim basis.
Historical and spatial context	25/25	This is because it provides specific records such as the year of completion, period of service, location, length, width, brick-clad structure, and the fact that it was the first of its kind in the prefecture.
Safety information	16/20	The rumors page includes warnings about no vehicle access and no entry signs, but the administrator's latest regulations page has not yet been retrieved.
Newness of information	9/15	While both documents were reacquired on September 22, 2026, the official documents primarily focus on history and do not cover the current closure status.
Transparency of the source of rumors	5/10	While specific rumors and update dates can be read, it's difficult to identify the original source, witnesses, and original records due to the user-submitted format.
total	84/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

The rumor page warns against vehicle access and entry restrictions on the old road. Do not cross fences or signs, do not enter private property, and avoid exploring at night or making noise in the vicinity. Be aware of falling rocks, road deterioration, vegetation, and wild animals around the old tunnel.

Map location: These are the representative coordinates of the old tunnel alignment returned as Hata Tunnel in Nominatim.

Check the area around Hata Tunnel on Google Maps.

3rd Place: Old Komine Tunnel | Measurement Undetermined (76 points)

The rumored details

Tama Sanpo introduces the old Komine Tunnel as a Taisho-era tunnel located on the old road of Komine Pass, and addresses the rumor that "the ghost of a girl with no wrists appears" in both the title and the text. At the same time, regarding its connection to a famous incident, it clearly states that "there is no evidence that the victim's body was abandoned at Komine Pass," and discusses the possibility that only the rumor of the girl remained due to news reports and subsequent narratives.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The source of the rumor is the Tama Sanpo "Old Komine Tunnel/Komine Pass" article, published on February 7, 2022, and updated on October 9, 2023. This is a secondary publication that includes a record of walking around the area and an analysis of past news reports. It mentions a local newspaper column as the first appearance of the statue of the girl, but does not provide the full text of the column or the relevant page of the issue.

• Tama Walk: "Old Komine Tunnel / Komine Pass"(Confirmed on 2026-09-22) — While introducing the old Komine Tunnel as a tunnel rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a girl with no wrists, it explains that there is no evidence that the victim's body was abandoned at Komine Pass, nor was there a hideout for the perpetrator.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction's post-project evaluation report for the comprehensive social infrastructure development plan lists the former Komine Tunnel as a facility located on "(City) Itsukaichi Route 662" in "Akiruno City," and the project content is listed as "tunnel inspection." This confirms that it is currently classified as a road under the administrative system and is subject to inspection. However, this official document does not deal with the statue of the girl, news reports about the incident, whether or not a body was abandoned, or the origin of the rumors, and therefore does not support or refute those claims.

• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction, "Post-Evaluation Report of Comprehensive Social Infrastructure Development Plan"(Confirmed on 2026-09-22) — The Itsukaichi 662 Line (former Komine Tunnel) is listed as a repair and tunnel inspection project for municipal roads in Akiruno City.

Points of agreement/contradictions

Official documents confirm that the old Komine Tunnel is located on Akiruno City's Itsukaichi 662 municipal road and is subject to tunnel inspections. The correction that the statue of the girl without wrists, which is central to the rumors page, and the fact that it is not the site of a famous incident are not supported by any official records dealing with the same subject that were obtained in this study. Since the existence of road facilities and inspection records cannot be used to support theories of supernatural occurrences or incidents, the two claims remain unconfirmed.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
A ghost of a girl with no wrists appears.	Unconfirmed	This is because the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction's documents only describe road facilities and inspection projects, and do not include observational records of this individual.	No official data available for direct comparison.
There is no evidence that the victim's body was abandoned at Komine Pass.	Unconfirmed	The official documents obtained do not deal with the case records, and therefore, corrections made on the rumor page cannot be confirmed with independent sources.	No official data available for direct comparison.

Alternative interpretation

The poorly lit mountain path and the short tunnel surrounded by fallen leaves, moss, and trees create an environment where sounds and outlines can easily be misinterpreted. Furthermore, the rumor page suggests the possibility that the information spread through a mixture of news reports about the incident and local ghost stories. However, since the original publication cannot be directly examined, the exact route of rumor formation cannot be determined.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The scope of our verification was limited to the Tama Sanpo article and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction's post-project evaluation report. We did not obtain the relevant columns in the local newspapers mentioned in the article, the investigation and court records of the incident, or broadcast materials from the period when the rumors spread. As all claims were unverified, we re-examined the specific claims and official records we had already obtained, but we were unable to find any direct support, contradictions, or meaningful new discoveries.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

The only official confirmation we have regarding the old Komine Tunnel is that it is being inspected as part of City Road Itsukaichi No. 662. The official documents we have obtained do not directly address the statue of the girl without wrists or the correction denying any connection to the famous incident. We cannot determine the connection because we do not count the existence of the location as a partial match, and there is no counter-evidence. The remaining unclear point is the correspondence between the initial publication of the rumor and the incident records.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	27/30	I was able to obtain local articles and documents from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction directly, but I have not yet obtained the original newspaper article and primary records of the incident.
Historical and spatial context	18/25	While the city road number and the fact that it is subject to inspection can be confirmed, the construction date and the history of its conversion to an old road cannot be read from official documents.
Safety information	14/20	The rumors page mentions pedestrian and vehicle restrictions, but we haven't yet obtained a dedicated page showing current traffic restrictions.
Newness of information	9/15	The documents have been re-obtained, but the rumor article was updated in 2023, so the gate and lighting conditions at the site may have changed.
Transparency of the source of rumors	8/10	While there are observations from the field and considerations regarding rumor formation, the relevant local newspaper articles and the first appearance of the statue of the girl are not presented.
total	76/100	This is the overall quality of the materials. It does not represent the degree of truthfulness or danger associated with the supernatural phenomena.

Safety information and maps

The rumor page describes the old road as a pedestrian-only route, but regulations and construction may change. Prioritize local gates and signs from the authorities, obey vehicle restrictions, and avoid walking alone at night. Be careful of falls and getting lost in areas with fallen leaves, moss, dark places, and steep slopes.

Map location: These are the representative coordinates of the tunnel alignment on the pedestrian path, returned as Komine Tunnel in Nominatim.

Check the area around the old Komine Tunnel on Google Maps.

What I learned by crossing locations

At all three locations, the rumor pages superimpose ghost stories and theories of incidents onto the physical environment of old tunnels, but the scope of what is recorded in official documents differs. At the former Fukiage Tunnel, it is positioned as the first road tunnel, and at the Hata Tunnel, the claim that it was completed in 1910 and was the first brick-lined structure in the prefecture corresponds to the specific facts in the rumor. At the former Komine Tunnel, it can only be confirmed that it is a road that is subject to inspection, and there is no material that can be directly compared to the statue of the girl or the incident. Even if the construction history matches, it does not mean that the supernatural occurrences are supported, and the theory of an incident is not dismissed simply because there is no evidence.

summary

What we were able to confirm this time is that the old Fukiage Tunnel was the first road tunnel built with land donations and contributions from local residents, that the Hata Tunnel was completed in 1910 and served as Saitama Prefecture's first brick-lined tunnel for 77 years, and that the old Komine Tunnel is on Akiruno City's Itsukaichi 662 road and is subject to inspection. Claims about white clothing, crying, a dog with a human face, an old woman, a mother and daughter, and a girl without wrists could not be confirmed in the official documents obtained. In future re-examination, it will be necessary to distinguish and check the original newspaper article in which the rumors appeared, the incident records, and the latest management and closure information.

FAQ

Does "partial match" mean that a supernatural phenomenon has been confirmed?

No. The only supporting claims are the physical attributes of the old Fukiage Tunnel (as the original facility) and the old brick-clad structure of the Hata Tunnel. The personal details, voices, and urban legends remain unconfirmed and are not included in the scope of partial similarities.

Why is it impossible to measure the temperature of the old Komine Tunnel?

While we were able to confirm from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Construction Bureau documents that the tunnel is on a city road and is subject to inspection, we were unable to obtain any official records that would support or refute a connection to the statue of the girl or the incident under the same conditions. Therefore, we have not concluded that it is a partial match based solely on the existence of the location.

Can you verify the rumors by going to the location?

A single, isolated visit or an irreproducible experience cannot equate rumors with verified facts. Prioritize closures, no-entry zones, private property, and vehicle restrictions, and do not cross fences or gates. In old tunnels, be aware of real dangers such as falling rocks, tripping, getting lost, and wild animals.