English Version
Otokoyama Observatory is located in Iwawaki, Inase-cho, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture.
According to local rumors, a black human-shaped figure is said to appear near the nearby parking lot and campground.
One story claims that a middle-aged man once died by self-immolation in the parking lot. The road leading to the parking area is on a slope, and the rumor says he rolled downhill while engulfed in flames.
As with many haunted-place stories, the details are uncertain and should be treated as local rumor rather than confirmed fact. If you visit the area, stick to public roads and designated facilities, avoid disturbing campers or residents, and take extra care after dark.
Japanese Language
近くの駐車場やキャンプ場に、黒い人影が現れると言われている。駐車場で中年男性の焼身自殺があったらしい。駐車場への道は坂道になっており、火だるまになって転げ落ちたと言われている。岩手県北上市稲瀬町岩脇
