English Version
At Otamoi Coast in Otaru, people say that late at night, the voices of many people can be heard coming from the seaside, even when no one is supposed to be there. Another rumor claims that if you take a photo of the water, countless hands may appear on the surface of the sea.
A Lost Showa-Era Tourist Spot
In 1936, the “Dream Village Otamoi Amusement Park” was completed here. At the time, it was one of the area’s leading tourist attractions.
After World War II, however, a fire of unknown cause reportedly broke out and burned the site down. A gate that survived the fire is said to still remain on the cliff above the coast.
A Grim Reputation
In later years, the area became known as a suicide spot. The body of the then-president of JR Hokkaido was also found there, adding to Otamoi’s dark reputation.
The location is associated with Otamoi 4-chome 34, Otaru, Hokkaido. If visiting the area, be cautious around cliffs, rough coastline, and poor visibility, and respect any closures or restricted areas.
Japanese Language
深夜の海水浴場で大勢の人の声が聞こえる。写真を撮ると海面に無数の手が現れるなどと言われている。昭和11年に完成した「夢の里オタモイ遊園地」は近隣でも有数の観光地であった。その後、戦後になって、原因不明の火災が発生して全焼。焼け残った門は現在でも崖上に残る。その後は自殺の名所として知られるようになり、JR北海道社長（当時）の遺体も発見された。北海道小樽市オタモイ４丁目３４
