English Version
Sasaya Pass is associated with a wide range of reported ghostly encounters, including sightings of women, defeated warriors, and a male postal worker. The locations of these stories also vary, from sharp curves in the road to tunnels along the route.
Locals are said to treat Sasaya Pass with caution, and some reportedly avoid driving it for work during the winter if they can. The road is narrow, with repeated sharp bends and poor visibility. When snow piles up, accidents can happen, and people familiar with the area may turn back before reaching the pass, deciding that it is simply not safe that day.
Perhaps because of this reputation, many of the rumors about Sasaya Pass involve ghosts said to be connected to traffic accidents.
The area is located around Imajuku Yamagishi in Kawasaki Town, Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture. If you plan to visit, check road and weather conditions in advance, avoid winter driving unless properly prepared, and do not stop in unsafe places on the road.
Japanese Language
笹谷峠で目撃される心霊体験は、女性や落ち武者、郵便配達の男性など、多岐にわたります。また場所も道路のカーブ、トンネル等様々です。笹谷峠は地元の人も注意をして通る峠で、冬の間は仕事でも通りたくないと言われているスポットです。狭い道、急カーブの続く道路は見通しが悪く、雪が積もれば事故が起き、詳しい人は峠に行く手前で「今日は無理だ」とUターンをして帰ります。そのためか、笹谷峠で多いのは事故に遭った幽霊が出る、という噂です。城県柴田郡川崎町今宿山岸
