English Version
Niiyama Tunnel is a little-known haunted spot said to be located around Niiyama, Omonogawa-machi, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, near Prefectural Route 48.
According to local rumors, if you honk your horn inside the tunnel, a red handprint will appear on the windshield. Another story claims that an accident may happen on the way home after visiting.
There are also accounts of strange figures appearing in photos taken there. Most stories describe a black shadow, though some people have reportedly seen a red shadow as well.
The tunnel is said to be blocked off, and it is difficult to find. Details about its current condition and the origin of the rumors are unclear.
If you try to look for the area, do not enter closed tunnels, restricted land, or unsafe roads. Rural tunnel sites can be unstable, poorly marked, and dangerous, especially at night or in bad weather.
Japanese Language
トンネル内でクラクションを鳴らすとフロントガラスに赤い手形が付く。帰り道に事故が発生する。写真を撮ると、黒い影(赤い影も、目撃されています。)が写る。このトンネルは塞がっていて、見つけるのは困難です。詳細は不明。秋田県横手市雄物川町二井山 県道48号線
