Haunted Places in Japan (20)

Explore 20 verified haunted places in Japan — castles, hotels, churches, ruins and more. Every location includes its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

• Aokigahara Forest
  Yamanashi · Scare 5/5
  The world's most infamous suicide forest at the foot of Mount Fuji — unnaturally silent and full of yūrei.
• Inunaki Tunnel
  Fukuoka · Scare 4/5
  Tunnel in Fukuoka linked to numerous urban legends and paranormal activity.
• Oiran Buchi
  Yamanashi · Scare 4/5
  Ravine where 55 courtesans were, according to legend, murdered to protect a silver mine.
• Mount Osore
  Aomori · Scare 4/5
  "Mount Fear" — one of Japan's three sacred sites, a gateway to the underworld.
• Oiwa Inari Shrine
  Tokyo, Yotsuya · Scare 4/5
  Shrine dedicated to Oiwa — Japan's most famous vengeful spirit from Yotsuya Kaidan.
• Toyama Park
  Tokyo, Shinjuku · Scare 4/5
  Park built over the mass graves of Unit 731's biological warfare experiments.
• Hachioji Castle
  Tokyo · Scare 4/5
  Castle destroyed in 1590 — women committed mass suicide at the waterfall to avoid capture.
• Sunshine 60
  Tokyo, Ikebukuro · Scare 4/5
  Skyscraper built atop the execution site of Japanese war criminals.
• Doryodo Ruins
  Tokyo · Scare 4/5
  Temple ruin in western Tokyo — site of tragic crimes in the 1960s.
• Kiyotaki Tunnel
  Kyoto · Scare 4/5
  One of Japan's most notorious haunted tunnels — built largely by forced labour during World War II.
• Himeji Castle
  Hyōgo · Scare 3/5
  The White Heron Castle — Japan's best-preserved castle and home to the spirit of Okiku at the well.
• Taira no Masakado's Grave
  Tokyo, Otemachi · Scare 3/5
  In the heart of Tokyo's financial district — the grave of the rebel samurai that no one dares to move.
• Midoro Pond
  Kyoto · Scare 3/5
  Pond in Kyoto with classic Japanese ghost stories attached to it.
• Akasaka Mansion
  Tokyo · Scare 3/5
  Hotel in Akasaka, Tokyo, known for paranormal anecdotes.
• Prudential Tower (Tokyo)
  Tokyo · Scare 3/5
  Tokyo skyscraper linked to urban legends of paranormal activity.
• Toshimaen (Closed)
  Tokyo, Nerima · Scare 3/5
  Tokyo's classic amusement park that closed in 2020 — said to be haunted.
• Hanayashiki
  Tokyo, Asakusa · Scare 3/5
  Japan's oldest amusement park (1853) in Asakusa — full of urban ghost stories.
• Ryokufuso Inn
  Iwate · Scare 3/5
  Inn in Iwate associated with paranormal anecdotes.
• Maruoka Castle
  Fukui · Scare 3/5
  One of Japan's oldest surviving castles — the legend of "one-eyed" Oshizu watches over it.
• Gridley Tunnel
  Kanagawa, Yokosuka · Scare 3/5
  Tunnel in Yokosuka with reports of paranormal phenomena.

FAQ

How many haunted places are there in Japan?

Haunted Places lists 20 verified haunted locations in Japan, each with its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

What are the most haunted places in Japan?

Among the most notable in Japan: Aokigahara Forest, Inunaki Tunnel, Oiran Buchi.

What is the scariest haunted place in Japan?

Aokigahara Forest ranks among the scariest in Japan, rated 5/5 on our scare scale.

Can you stay overnight at haunted places in Japan?

Yes — 4 of the haunted places in Japan are hotels or inns you can book for an overnight stay. The rest are public sites you can visit.

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