English Version
Sky Rest New Muroto is often introduced as one of Kochi Prefecture’s haunted spots. It is also well known among fans of abandoned places in Japan.
Because the site is a ruin, its exterior has a weathered, rusted look, giving it a gloomy atmosphere even before any ghost stories are mentioned. Over time, several eerie rumors have become attached to the place.
One story says that if you visit at night, you may hear voices or sense someone nearby, even though no one should be there.
Another rumor tells of footsteps echoing behind you inside the abandoned building—the sharp sound of high heels. Then, according to the tale, a woman appears with disheveled hair, wearing a white dress.
Some people say this presence may not be a spirit bound to the land itself. Instead, the theory is that wandering spirits were brought there from other locations by people exploring abandoned places, and then remained at Sky Rest New Muroto.
As the story goes, more spirits were gradually drawn in, making the site’s reputation grow even stronger. Today, it is sometimes described as a gathering place for both wandering spirits and earthbound ghosts.
As with any abandoned structure, do not enter unsafe buildings or trespass on private property. If you visit the area, view it only from a safe and legal location.
Japanese Language
高知県の心霊スポットとして紹介されるのが、スカイレストニュー室戸という所です。ここは心霊スポットとしても、有名なのですが、廃墟マニアの間でも有名な所です。廃墟なので、とても古錆びた外観で、見た目がどことなく陰気なイメージがあります。心霊スポットとしての逸話もたくさん残っています。・夜に訪れると、誰もいないのに人の気配や声が聞こえてくる。・廃墟の中を歩くと後ろからハイヒールの音が聞こえ、髪を乱した白いドレスを身にまとった女性が現れる。これはこの地に留まる地縛霊というよりは、廃墟マニアが他の場所から引き連れてきた浮遊霊が、その場所に留まってしまったということが考えられます。
そのうちに他の霊まで引き寄せてしまい、さらに大きな心霊スポットとなってしまったと思われるのです。そのために、今では浮遊霊、地縛霊の社交場となっています
