The evening bell, the figures on the beach, the feeling of being watched in the woods. Yokozuna-cho Park, Wakasu Seaside Park, and Minatogaoka Pier Park each have different ghost stories associated with them. Instead of directly applying the impressions from the introductory texts to the current facility information, I read them separately, considering their character as places of remembrance, the construction work in the adjacent parks, and the old usage information.
Survey methods and evaluation criteria
On October 23, 2026, we compared secondary listings on the National Haunted Map with information provided by park managers and local governments. A match indicates that all compared claims are supported; a partial match indicates a mix of supported and unconfirmed claims; and a discrepancy indicates directly contradictory records. New facts represent important discoveries that change the understanding of the rumors, while "unmeasurable" indicates a lack of information for judgment. We compared the information using a total of 100 points: 30 points for source transparency, 25 points for historical context, 20 points for safety information, 15 points for information freshness, and 10 points for the transparency of the rumor's source. Fear and danger levels were not scored.
| Rank | point | The main points of the rumor | judgement | Document quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yokozuna-cho Park | The nationwide paranormal map includes stories about Yokozuna-cho Park, such as "If you go there in the evening, you can hear the sound of a fire bell coming from nowhere," and "The water offered as a sacrifice disappears the next day"... | unmeasurable | 79/100 |
| 2 | Minatogaoka Pier Park | The nationwide paranormal map's description of Minatogaoka Pier Park mentions that "you feel like you're being pierced by someone's gaze," and also notes that "for some reason, entry is prohibited at night"... | unmeasurable | 75/100 |
| 3 | Wakasu Seaside Park | The description of Wakasu Seaside Park on the nationwide paranormal map states, "There are rumors that the ghost of a young woman appears in Wakasu Seaside Park," and regarding a past major incident, it says, "A body was abandoned in Wakasu Seaside Park"... | unmeasurable | 74/100 |
1st place: Yokoamicho Park | Unmeasurable (79 points)
The rumored details
The National Haunted Places Map includes stories about Yokozuna-cho Park, such as "If you go there in the evening, you can hear the sound of a fire bell coming from nowhere" and "The water offered as a sacrifice disappears the next day." The person who heard the sound and the date of observation are not specified, so we will treat these as rumors that have been secondarily published.
Source of the rumor and date of verification
The source is an introductory text from an external website that collects rumors. While the stories of the bell and the offerings appear on the same page, it cannot be confirmed that they were reported independently by separate eyewitnesses. Therefore, we distinguish between information being published and the phenomenon being confirmed.
- Nationwide Haunted Map - Yokozuna-cho Park(Verification Date: 2026-10-23) — Short excerpt from the posted text: If you go in the evening, you can hear the sound of a fire bell from somewhere / The water you offered is gone the next day
Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials
The Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association describes Yokozuna-cho Park as a "memorial park for earthquake and war damage" and directs visitors to the Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial Association as its administrator. The administrator's access information also confirms the park's location in Yokozuna, Sumida Ward. The fact that it is a park for remembrance and the fact that the bell and offerings described are unusual are two separate issues.
- Official/Administrative Information - Yokozuna-cho Park(Confirmation date 2026-10-23) — Location
2-3-25 Yokozuna, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015 - Official/Administrative Information - Yokozuna-cho Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-23) — Memorial Park for the Disasters of Earthquake and War
Yokozuna-cho Park
Yokoamicho Park
basic information
Yokozuna-cho Park is a park managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial Association.
Points of agreement/contradictions
The rumors describe sounds heard and changes in offerings, but the administrator's records describe the park's characteristics and location. The documents we compared do not contain measurement results of sounds from the same day, nor records of observing the offerings under the same conditions. The cause of the strange occurrences cannot be determined solely by the fact that it is a memorial site.
| The rumored atomic claim | Matching results | reason | Corresponding documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| If you go there in the evening, you can hear the sound of a fire bell from somewhere. | Unconfirmed | We have not obtained any recordings of sounds from the same time and location, nor have we acquired any independent sources that investigate the sound source. | No official data available for direct comparison. |
| The water offered as a sacrifice was gone the next day. | Unconfirmed | Without observational records linking the time, quantity, and management conditions of the samples provided, it is impossible to compare whether or not changes occurred and why. | No official data available for direct comparison. |
Alternative interpretation
There are still conditions we would like to compare, such as the distance from the sound source, ambient noise, the time the offerings were placed, and their maintenance. We have not obtained records that show which conditions were actually involved. We have refrained from creating and explaining the specific identity of the bell or the reason why the water level decreased.
Scope and limitations of the investigation
The original source of the introductory text, eyewitness accounts, and the original audio data have not been identified. The map used to confirm the location shows a representative location of the park and does not indicate the location of the sound source or offerings. The history of the surrounding temples is not used to prove the events within the park.
Verification result: Unmeasurable
While we were able to confirm that the park is designated as a memorial park, the claims being compared are based on the fact that a bell can be heard and the changes in the water offered as a memorial. We have not obtained any records that directly support or refute these claims. We have not determined that we have been able to confirm any supernatural phenomena simply because the historical background is real.
Document Quality Score
| Source transparency | 27/30 | While we can follow the guidance from the park association and the administrator, we haven't been able to reach the original record of the experience. |
|---|---|---|
| Historical and spatial context | 18/25 | We confirmed its status as a memorial park and distinguished it from the surrounding history that is often mentioned in rumors. |
| Safety information | 17/20 | While we can show consideration for the site as a place of remembrance, we have not confirmed the usage status of all sections on the day of the event. |
| Newness of information | 14/15 | The administrator's records were saved with the date of this verification, but the date of the experience is unknown. |
| Transparency of the source of rumors | 3/10 | Although the introductory text is readable, the first record or speaker of the story of the bell and offerings cannot be identified. |
| total | 79/100 | 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
It is essential that you do not interfere with the use of the site by those visiting for memorial or remembrance purposes. Please refrain from touching offerings or facilities to test rumors, or making loud noises. Please follow the publicly available park guide and on-site instructions, and refrain from unauthorized photography or entry in order to verify rumors.
Map location: This is a representative location for the entire park. It does not indicate the rumored location, entrance, site boundary, or accessible area.
2nd Place: Minatogaoka Wharf Park | Unmeasurable (75 points)
The rumored details
The description of Minatogaoka Pier Park in the National Haunted Map states that "you feel a piercing gaze," and regarding its use, it also notes that "for some reason, entry is prohibited at night." The former is a personal experience, while the latter is a description of the park's usage. To avoid misinterpreting the old description as current rules, we will compare both separately.
Source of the rumor and date of verification
External pages combine subjective impressions with descriptions of facilities and usage. It is unclear when and in which sections the described nighttime restrictions apply. Negative statements about incidents or users found on the same pages should not be taken as representative of the actual park conditions.
- National Haunted Map - Minatogaoka Pier Park(Date confirmed: 2026-10-23) — Short excerpt from the article: I feel like I'm being pierced by someone's gaze / For some reason, entry is prohibited at night
Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials
The administrator describes Minatogaoka Wharf Park as a park located on a small hill behind the harbor, and guides visitors through the woods and enjoy the views from the hill. The location (3-chome, Yashio, Shinagawa-ku) and the park's opening hours and admission fee ("24 hours, free") are also listed. The current information obtained differs from the rumored description of the park's nighttime atmosphere.
- Public/Administrative Information - Minatogaoka Wharf Park(Verification Date: 2026-10-23) — This is a park on a small hill behind the harbor. You can enjoy walks through the woods surrounded by trees and views from the top of the hill.
The view of the container berths and the Odaiba area is excellent. The area south of the natural pond and the gently sloping grassy area are designated as barbecue areas.
address
3-chome, Yashio, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours and admission fees
24 hours, free
Points of agreement/contradictions
Based on the current administrator's guidelines, it is not possible to uniformly state that nighttime entry is prohibited. However, the rules and conditions of some sections at the time the older information was written remain unconfirmed. The comparison is being made while acknowledging the difference in time periods, and this is not intended to refute the claim that there were never any restrictions in the past.
| The rumored atomic claim | Matching results | reason | Corresponding documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| I feel like I'm being pierced by someone's gaze. | Unconfirmed | We cannot confirm who saw or heard what under what conditions, and therefore we lack the data to compare the nature of the gazes. | No official data available for direct comparison. |
| For some reason, entry is prohibited at night. | Unconfirmed | The current information is available for 24 hours, but we cannot confirm the rules of the section in question or the time period stated in the description, so we cannot determine if there is a direct contradiction at the same time. | No official data available for direct comparison. |
Alternative interpretation
The account of feeling like you were being watched lacks any specific record of what you saw. While there is room to investigate the visibility of the forest and the usage of the surrounding area, we cannot conclude that these were the cause of the sensation. The possibility that the explanation of the usage time has changed and the true nature of the sensation are separate issues.
Scope and limitations of the investigation
We do not have records of park rules, facility conditions, or observations from people who visited the park at the time the older descriptions were written. The current 24-hour information does not guarantee that areas under construction or individual facilities will always be accessible. The representative map was not used to pinpoint the exact location where the gaze was perceived.
Verification result: Unmeasurable
There is no independent document to explain the nature of the gaze, and we were unable to compare past nighttime restrictions in the same time period and area. While there are differences in the current information, we cannot definitively conclude that the entire old explanation is incorrect. Therefore, we have decided to leave both the strange occurrence and past usage as unconfirmed.
Document Quality Score
| Source transparency | 27/30 | You can trace the administrator's specific park description and examples of rumors posted separately. |
|---|---|---|
| Historical and spatial context | 13/25 | While the location of the hill and harbor can be confirmed, the history of events associated with the rumors remains unconfirmed. |
| Safety information | 18/20 | You can see the current usage hours, but you will need to check the restrictions for each section on the day separately. |
| Newness of information | 14/15 | This document compares the current administrator guide with older informational materials from different periods. |
| Transparency of the source of rumors | 3/10 | The initial record describing the subjective experience and the exact time of observation for the nighttime description have not been identified. |
| total | 75/100 | 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
In addition to the current administrator's instructions, please follow any signs indicating construction work within the park and in specific areas. Do not interpret the 24-hour explanation as meaning that all areas, including the depths of the woods and near the water, are safe. Do not enter bushes to verify rumors or photograph other visitors.
Map location: This is a representative location for the entire park. It does not indicate the rumored location, entrance, site boundary, or accessible area.
Check the area around Minatogaoka Wharf Park on Google Maps.
3rd Place: Wakasu Seaside Park | Unmeasurable (74 points)
The rumored details
The description of Wakasu Seaside Park in the National Haunted Map states that "there are rumors of a young woman's ghost appearing in Wakasu Seaside Park," and also mentions a past major incident where "a body was abandoned in Wakasu Seaside Park." Both are external descriptions and are not treated as original eyewitness accounts or investigative materials. The claims linking the location to the incident remain unconfirmed, and will be compared separately from the appearance of the woman.
Source of the rumor and date of verification
What was obtained was not investigative material or on-site observation records of the incident, but an external page introducing haunted locations. The woman's account in the main text and the standard display on the page may not be the same testimony. Details of the incident and information about the victims mentioned in the introduction have not been added to the article as they have not been verified.
- Nationwide Haunted Map - Wakasu Seaside Park(Verification Date: 2026-10-23) — Short excerpt from the article: There are rumors that the ghost of a young woman appears at Wakasu Seaside Park / A body was found abandoned at Wakasu Seaside Park
Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials
The administrator provides information about Wakasu Seaside Park's sea fishing facilities, artificial rocky shore, and cycling paths. The same information page also lists Koto Ward Wakasu Park and explains the temporary closure of facilities such as the campground due to renovations at the ward park. It is necessary to separate the names of adjacent parks and the usage information for each facility.
- Public/Administrative Information - Wakasu Seaside Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-23) — Notice regarding the temporary closure of Wakasu Park in Koto Ward due to renovation work.
(Scheduled from April 2020 to March 2020)
Wakasu Park in Koto Ward is closed for renovation work, and its facilities (campground, bicycle rentals, multi-purpose plaza, and part of the parking lot) are currently unavailable.
Points of agreement/contradictions
While the park's location and facilities can be traced with the help of the administrator, we have not obtained any records of observing the woman's appearance or any documents linking her figure to a specific event. Furthermore, there is no basis to superimpose the current construction area with the location of past events. The existence of the seaside park does not indicate the existence of the person in question.
| The rumored atomic claim | Matching results | reason | Corresponding documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| There are rumors that the ghost of a young woman appears at Wakasu Seaside Park. | Unconfirmed | We were unable to obtain the date and time of observation, the location within the park, or the original sighting record, making it impossible to compare the appearance and identity of what appeared. | No official data available for direct comparison. |
| The body was found abandoned at Wakasu Seaside Park. | Unconfirmed | Regarding the location where the introductory text links the body to a past incident, we have not obtained any official records that would allow us to cross-reference the target area with the park's boundaries. | No official data available for direct comparison. |
Alternative interpretation
To compare the appearance of a human figure, factors such as the viewing direction, distance, brightness, and duration are necessary. The description alone does not provide these conditions, and therefore, a comparison with normal viewing is impossible. Instead of concluding that it was simply a reflection on the water or a misidentification, we concluded that there was insufficient observational information to select a suitable explanation.
Scope and limitations of the investigation
The date and time of the sighting, the original record, and the route of the materials referenced in the introductory text have not been determined. The representative location for the entire park as indicated by the administrator is different from the location of the rumored sighting. Just because the park has the same name does not mean that a specific riverbank or construction area can be identified as the sighting location.
Verification result: Unmeasurable
We have not obtained any independent observational records to support the claim that a female ghost appears there. Simply stating the existence of the facility and past events is insufficient to support this claim. This judgment distinguishes confirmed facility information from unconfirmed sightings, without determining whether or not paranormal activity has occurred.
Document Quality Score
| Source transparency | 27/30 | We can show the facility's information provided by the administrator and external descriptions separately, but the original source of the eyewitness account is unknown. |
|---|---|---|
| Historical and spatial context | 12/25 | While the facility's purpose can be confirmed, no historical documents linking the events and the strange occurrences have been found. |
| Safety information | 18/20 | You can check the renovation notices for the adjacent municipal park and encourage people to confirm the usage status of each facility. |
| Newness of information | 14/15 | We have saved the current administrator page, but we are unable to determine the exact time of the sighting. |
| Transparency of the source of rumors | 3/10 | While we can trace the published examples, we are unable to provide the testimonies and materials that preceded the introductory text. |
| total | 74/100 | 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
Please distinguish between the information for Wakasu Seaside Park and Koto Ward Wakasu Park, and check for any closures or construction information for the facility you wish to use. Do not cross the fences or temporary enclosures along the waterfront, and avoid testing rumors on the quay. The maps provided do not guarantee facility use or safety at night.
Map location: This is a representative location for the entire park. It does not indicate the rumored location, entrance, site boundary, or accessible area.
What I learned by crossing locations
In Yokozuna-cho, there is a lack of sound records; in Wakasu, there are records linking sightings to events; and in Minatogaoka, there is a lack of conditions for sensory experience. Facility guides indicate the nature of the parks and current usage information, not explanations of the supernatural occurrences. It is especially important to distinguish between Wakasu Seaside Park and Koto Ward Wakasu Park. Please do not equate the closure of one facility with the closure of all surrounding facilities.
summary
The materials obtained did not allow us to determine the identity of the bell, the figure, or the gaze. On the other hand, the nighttime description in the old introduction to Minatogaoka does not match the current manager's information. We should not immediately consider descriptions from different periods as contradictory, and instead treat the information for current use and the veracity of past experiences separately.
FAQ
Is Minatogaoka Pier Park off-limits at night?
The current administrator information you receive is available 24 hours a day and is free of charge. Do not judge the current blanket entry ban based solely on outdated rumors; please also check the construction work and on-site signs for each section.
Is the entire Wakasu Park closed to the public?
The administrators are announcing the temporary closure of facilities at Koto Ward Wakasu Park due to renovations. Please do not lump together the facilities at Wakasu Seaside Park and Koto Ward Wakasu Park; instead, refer to the information for the facility you wish to use.
Does the map show the locations where bells or figures appear?
These are representative locations for each park. They do not determine the exact location where the sound was heard, a specific shoreline or path, the scene of the incident, or the area where entry was permitted.
How to read this article and safety precautions
" [2026 Latest] Top 3 Ranking of Ghostly Rumors in Yokozuna-cho, Wakasu Seaside, and Minatogaoka Wharf Park This is an article compiled by the Horror Tales File editorial team as a story, based on publicly available information, rumors circulating in the community, and information submitted by readers. It does not definitively state the authenticity of paranormal phenomena.
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