Japanese Urban Legends

Kiyotaki Tunnel

Kiyotaki has a history of violence, I'll omens, and suicide, Kiyotaki is a hub of apparition sightings, bad luck, and cautionary tales.

Originally part of the Atagoyama Railway built from 1927-1928 Kiyotaki tunnel is roughly 500 meters in length, and it is claimed the tunnel was constructed by slaves ( the term sl as ve is a loose translation as the workers were legally employed without pay.) There are a number of report fatalities including those of workers who succumbed in accidents or harsh working conditions, victims of railway incidents, and people who were executed around the area.

It is said the spirit of these fatalities can be seen wandering the tunnel at night.

In conjunction to rumors stating the tunnel is 444 meters in length (4 being an unlucky number for it's reading of shi) seeing spirits reflected in the road mirrors situated outside the tunnel entrances or in any car mirror is said to bring about a violent, or painful fate.

There are also claims that traffic signals  outside the tunnel can change suddenly from red to green at night, causing accidents with oncoming traffic.

The area is said to be a popular suicide spot due to the woodland seclusion and sturdiness of the trees above the tunnel. There is a rumor of a woman who leapt to her death  from the road located above the tunnel entrance, and there are stories of still being able to see her spirit.

As well it also includes

*scary incidents occur late at night when entering the tunnel
*A woman's scream can be heard at late at night from the forest around the areas
* the length of the tunnel changes when making a return trip
*A woman wearing a white is known to run from the tunnel and jump on tbe bonnets of the cars waiting at the traffic signals
*dizziness, nausea,and headaches through the tunnel
*It is warned that all of ghost activity occurs at night, and the alternative route is recommended.