[2026 Latest] Top 3 Ranking of Ghostly Rumors in Yokohama City Parks

Footsteps like those of soldiers, animal spirits, the figure of a woman. Three parks in Yokohama City each have different paranormal rumors. While the history of Tomioka being a former military base can be confirmed by comparing it with the city's guide, that alone is not enough to determine the source of the footsteps. In Negishi and Maioka, it is necessary to read the facility descriptions and eyewitness accounts separately.

Survey methods and evaluation criteria

On October 21, 2026, we compared the nationwide paranormal map and the text from "Rumored Ghost Stories" with the Yokohama City park guide. The sources of the rumors are treated as secondary sources and are not considered to have been confirmed as the original publications or accounts from witnesses. The judgment is made in five categories: match, partial match, mismatch, immeasurable, and new fact, and is determined by the correspondence with the specific claims contained in the rumors. The existence of facilities or general history is not used to support the paranormal phenomena. The ranking is an evaluation of the article as a comparison of materials, and not a ranking of fear or danger. The total is 30 points for source transparency, 25 points for historical/spatial context, 20 points for safety information, 15 points for freshness of information, and 10 points for source transparency of rumors. No on-site visits or actual measurements of sightings were conducted, and the current status of opening hours and restrictions is not guaranteed.

1st Place: Tomioka General Park | Partial Match (82 points)

The rumored details

The Tomioka General Park page on the National Haunted Sites Map introduces the history of the former base, stating that it was returned in "1971" and the park opened in "1975." It then mentions a story about footsteps resembling soldiers walking in formation near the memorial, and also refers to a male ghost. We will separate and compare the historical explanation with the rumors about the sounds.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

The referenced is a secondary listing with a park name from the National Haunted Map. The save date is October 21, 2026. The name of the person who heard the footsteps, the date and time of observation, and any recordings could not be confirmed, so the existence of the listed text is distinguished from evidence of an actual experience.

• National Haunted Park Map - Tomioka General Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — After the war, the base was seized by the US military and used as the Tomioka Warehouse District, but in 1971, most of the site was returned to Japan, and in 1975, Tomioka General Park was opened.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The city of Yokohama explains that the area was once the site of a Yokohama Naval Air Base and was seized by the US military after the war. It also indicates that the land was returned in 1971 and the park opened to the public in 1975. The park opened on March 20, 1975, and it is noted that the original stone gate remains on both sides of the road. The address is 2-9 Tomioka-Higashi, Kanazawa-ku, and it is listed as a 5-minute walk from Nanbu-Ichiba Station.

• Yokohama City, Tomioka General Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — Thanks to the efforts of those involved, the land was returned in 1971, and from 1975, a portion of it was opened to the public as a park through a free lease of state-owned land.

Points of agreement/contradictions

Showa 46 corresponds to 1971, and Showa 50 corresponds to 1975, and the return year and opening year mentioned in the text correspond to the city's history. However, this coincidence does not represent a record of sounds heard near the memorial. Since the stone gate of the base remains, it is not possible to identify the sounds heard as the footsteps of soldiers.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
1971	support	This is a claim regarding the year of return stated in the published text, and it corresponds to the return in 1971 (Showa 46) as stated in the city's independent historical explanation.	Yokohama City, Tomioka General Park
1975	support	The statement in the article refers to the year the park opened, and it corresponds to the opening date of March 20, 1975, as stated in the city's guide.	Yokohama City, Tomioka General Park
I can hear footsteps like soldiers walking in formation.	Unconfirmed	The sounds described in the secondary publications lack independent sources that include observation dates and recordings.	National Haunted Park Map - Tomioka General Park

Alternative interpretation

To compare descriptions of footsteps, records including the direction and interval from which they were heard, as well as the surrounding environment, are necessary. If we assume from the outset that the source of the sound was a soldier, it becomes difficult to distinguish between simply hearing the sound and assigning its meaning. In this case, there is no recording, nor are there any results identifying other sound sources.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The city documents only provide a history of the base and the park. They do not fully verify the individual origins of the memorials or the precise dates of the inscriptions. The park map was not reinterpreted to show the locations of the monuments, and the current nighttime usage conditions were not determined solely from these preserved documents.

Verification results: Partial match

The specific historical descriptions of the return and opening of the park correspond to those in the city's separate guide. On the other hand, there is insufficient original observation record regarding the procession-like footsteps and the male spirit. The partial match is limited to the historical portion of the published text and does not mean that the supernatural occurrences have been partially confirmed.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	26/30	While I can provide separate links to the city's history and the sources where the rumors were published, there are no records of the person who actually heard the footsteps.
Historical and spatial context	22/25	By comparing the years of return and opening of the park in both sources, we can differentiate between the interpretation of the base site and the sounds.
Safety information	16/20	There are directions from the station, but I haven't checked the route to the monument or the conditions for nighttime use.
Newness of information	12/15	The city's document saved on October 21st was updated on June 18th, 2024, so the acquisition date and update date are listed separately.
Transparency of the source of rumors	6/10	While the source of the story about footsteps can be identified, the origin of its first appearance and the history of the recording cannot be traced.
total	82/100	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

Historical sites and memorial areas at former military bases require consideration for regular visitors. We do not recommend checking for noises at night. When providing directions from the city's train station, please prioritize entry restrictions and on-site notices rather than granting permission to pass through specific points within the park.

Map Location: This map shows the overall location of the park. It does not confirm entrances, rumored sections, or on-site access permits.

Check the area around Tomioka General Park on Google Maps.

2nd Place: Negishi Forest Park | Unmeasurable (77 points)

The rumored details

The Negishi Forest Park page on the National Haunted Map website mentions rumors of animal spirits appearing there. The same site's page for the former Negishi Racecourse features a different story about the ghost of an old man. It's important to distinguish between the stories of animals appearing throughout the park and the stories of human figures appearing in the area where the racecourse once stood. Both are examples and not confirmed records of actual sightings.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I compared two entries from the National Haunted Map website—one for Negishi Forest Park and the other for the former Negishi Racecourse—with the archived text from October 21, 2026. Since these are from different pages run by the same company, they are not counted as two independent testimonies. The original publication dates and the observer's records are unknown.

• Nationwide Haunted Map - Negishi Forest Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — Paranormal phenomena rumored to occur at Negishi Forest Park
  Animal spirits appear
• National Haunted Map - Former Negishi Racecourse(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — Paranormal phenomena rumored to have occurred at the former Negishi Racecourse
  The ghost of an old man appears

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

The Yokohama City guide describes the park as being built on the site of a former racecourse, characterized by its gently sloping lawns and trees. Its location is Negishidai, Naka Ward, and it opened in October 1977. The guide also mentions the former Negishi Racecourse's grandstand, which was built in 1929. However, the surrounding area is clearly marked as a restricted zone.

• Yokohama City, Negishi Forest Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — *The area around the first-class grandstand is a restricted area.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The city's guide describes the former racecourse site and the old grandstand, which helps distinguish the two articles as referring to the park and a part of it. However, these are not records of animals or the old man. We cannot infer the spirits of animals from the history of horse racing, nor can we confirm the presence of people from the remaining ruins.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
Animal spirits appear	Unconfirmed	While there are items that have been published elsewhere, no observational data is presented that allows for the identification of the same subject.	Nationwide Haunted Map - Negishi Forest Park
The ghost of an old man appears	Unconfirmed	This is a story confirmed as a secondary example of a former racecourse, and there is no original observation record with a specific date and time.	National Haunted Map - Former Negishi Racecourse

Alternative interpretation

First, it's necessary to determine what the observed object was and what records exist of it. To explain it in relation to the history of the racecourse, other documents showing the relationship between the two are needed. The history of the facility alone cannot explain the cause of the rumor.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

I checked two pages of the same rumor site and the city's park guide. I haven't been able to find the original records that would allow me to identify the first appearance of the two stories, the date of observation, or the subjects. I cannot confuse the section mentioned in the article about the former racecourse with the map of the entire park, nor can I guarantee the current status of adjacent facilities.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

The images of the animal and the old man are presented separately, but there is a lack of direct observational records to compare them. The two pages on the same site do not provide independent evidence, and the city's facility description does not support the strange occurrences. For this reason, we have determined that the two claims are unmeasurable.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	25/30	While we can distinguish between the city's description and the rumored items, we have not obtained any original records of the animals' appearances.
Historical and spatial context	20/25	While the history of the former racecourse is available, there is no documentary evidence linking it to stories of animal spirits.
Safety information	18/20	The city can clearly indicate that entry is prohibited around the first-class viewing stand, thus distinguishing it from the rest of the park.
Newness of information	10/15	The city's update date is July 29, 2026, but this does not reflect on on-site observations of the regulations in place at the time of preservation.
Transparency of the source of rumors	4/10	While there is an entry for "animal spirits," the first appearance of this entry and the records of those who experienced it are unknown.
total	77/100	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 do not enter the area around the former first-class horse viewing stand. The map showing the overall layout of the park does not provide directions to restricted areas. Please use the public paths and abide by local regulations. You will need to check the latest information separately regarding the operating status of adjacent facilities.

Map Location: This map shows the overall location of the park. It does not confirm entrances, rumored sections, or on-site access permits.

Check the area around Negishi Forest Park on Google Maps.

3rd place: Maioka Park | Unmeasurable (73 points)

The rumored details

The Maioka Park page of the National Haunted Map mentions a story about a female ghost appearing there. Another source, "Rumored Ghost Stories," features a rumor about getting lost at a place the same page calls Kappa Pond. The story about the woman and the story about getting lost are different, but both are secondary publications. We have not independently verified the name or location of the pond, or whether any incidents actually occurred there.

Source of the rumor and date of verification

I consulted the National Haunted Map and the archived text of "Maioka Park | Rumored Ghost Story." The archive date is October 21, 2026. The date September 17, 2024 shown in the latter is the publication date, not the date the experience occurred. The first appearance of the story, the person who experienced it, and the date and time of observation have not been identified.

• Nationwide Haunted Map - Maioka Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — It is said that a female ghost haunts this park.
• Rumors of Ghost Stories - Maioka Park(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — In addition, there is a place in the park called "Kappa Pond," where people have been reported to lose their sense of direction and get lost.

Things that could be confirmed from official and primary source materials

Yokohama City describes the park as one that utilizes the valley topography and rural landscape to offer agricultural experiences and nature observation. A restored old farmhouse is also mentioned. The park's address is 1703 Maioka-cho, Totsuka-ku, but the parking lot and management office are listed separately as Kaminagaya-cho, Konan-ku. The statement that it's a 25-minute walk from Maioka Station to the park entrance does not indicate the location of the parking lot or a specific photo spot.

• Maioka Park, Yokohama City(Confirmed on 2026-10-21) — Enjoy agricultural experiences and nature observation amidst a traditional rural landscape. A reconstructed old farmhouse has also been added.

Points of agreement/contradictions

The rural landscape and old houses described in the city's guide do not represent a record of a woman's appearance or an incident where someone got lost. The absence of the pond's name in the preserved city documents does not prove that the pond does not exist. The comparison is made without extending to identifying the rumored area or incident.

The rumored atomic claim	Matching results	reason	Corresponding documents
A female ghost haunts the area.	Unconfirmed	While there are examples of images of women being posted, there are none that are independent records accompanied by the date, time, and location of observation.	Nationwide Haunted Map - Maioka Park
I got lost	Unconfirmed	This is a rumor shared by a secondary source, and we have not been able to independently verify the original records of the person who experienced it, the date and time of the incident, the route taken, or the location of the pond.	Rumors of Ghost Stories - Maioka Park

Alternative interpretation

To examine the woman's appearance or the circumstances of her getting lost, we need the location, date, time, and original records. The park name alone doesn't allow us to determine what conditions we should compare them to. There is no material to attribute the cause to the terrain or light, nor to explain the story of getting lost as being due to illness or the influence of spirits.

Scope and limitations of the investigation

The city's address is 1703 Maioka-cho, but the map with the name shows it as 1764 in the same town, and the source of the rumor also has a different address. The parking lot is in a different district, so it cannot be definitively said to be a variation of the same entrance. The name of the pond is only the name used in the secondary publication, and the location of the pond, the location of the woman's figure, and the current access conditions have not been confirmed.

Verification result: Unmeasurable

The story of the woman's appearance and the story of getting lost can be read as separate claims, but there is a lack of original records that can directly corroborate the events. The fact that there are two sources does not mean that they are mutually corroborating, nor is the city's park guide used as evidence of the supernatural occurrence. The uncertainty of the address and district is left unresolved, and it is deemed impossible to measure.

Document Quality Score

Source transparency	24/30	I can provide links to where the woman's image was published and the city's information, but I do not have the original document recording the experience.
Historical and spatial context	18/25	I can read the descriptions of the valley and farming experiences, but I can't narrow down the address of the rumored plot and the park to the same location.
Safety information	15/20	While rules regarding fire and pets are clearly stated, caution remains regarding the entrance and parking area.
Newness of information	11/15	The city's updated text for November 28, 2025, was saved on October 21, and the date has not been changed to reflect the planned publication date.
Transparency of the source of rumors	5/10	I know which page the rumor appeared on, but the initial report of the woman's appearance and how it spread are unknown.
total	73/100	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

Do not confuse the park entrance with the parking lot, and check the latest city information that matches your mode of transportation. There are areas within the park where pets are not allowed, and the use of fire is prohibited. Searching for your pet at night or moving to restricted areas is not recommended.

Map Location: This map shows the overall location of the park. It does not confirm entrances, rumored sections, or on-site access permits.

Check the area around Maioka Park on Google Maps.

What I learned by crossing locations

The year of Tomioka's return and opening can be directly compared with the city's history. On the other hand, there are no original records to compare the events of the animals and the old man in Negishi, or the woman and the lost child in Maioka. In Negishi, the information is on a different page from the same management company, while in Maioka, it is published in a different location, so it is important not to interpret the number of publications as the number of independent testimonies. The map shows the location of the entire park and does not indicate the rumored section or access permits.

summary

The city provided explanations and responses regarding the return and reopening of Tomioka General Park, but the story about the footsteps remains a question. The stories of the two figures in Negishi and the woman and lost child in Maioka have not yet reached the original records beyond the published examples. We need materials that can trace the initial appearance and observation conditions. If you visit, please do not enter restricted areas to verify rumors, and prioritize park information and on-site notices.

FAQ

Does the partial match in Tomioka mean that the source of the footsteps has been identified?

No. The events that correspond to the city's history are the return of the base and the opening of the park. We were unable to confirm any recordings or observation records of footsteps, so we cannot determine the source of the sound based on historical coincidences.

Is it okay if I approach the old building in Negishi using a map?

The city has designated the area around the former first-class horse viewing stand as a restricted area. This restriction remains in place even if the park name is displayed on the map. Please stay on the designated paths and follow the signs on site.

Which address in Maioka should I use as the entrance?

The city's park locations, addresses on maps with names, and parking lot addresses do not match. This article does not consolidate all the information into a single entrance, so you will need to check the latest city information that is appropriate for your mode of transportation.