Hakodate
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Hakodate, a historic port city in Japan, is famous for its stunning night views, fresh seafood, and the haunting remnants of its Meiji-era architecture. Yet, beneath its charming facade, the old hotels whisper secrets of restless spirits, their shadows lurking in the dim hallways.

Hana no Yado

Japan

Hakodate

Spook rating:
5
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1
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Visitors have reported experiencing strange sensations; such as sudden chills and the feeling of being watched; especially in the garden area.
Price estimate per night

436

USD
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As twilight drapes its shroud over the ornate wooden beams of Hana no Yado, the gardens whisper secrets to the encroaching darkness, where the air turns thick and frigid, brushing against your skin like an unseen hand. Each step along the winding pathways feels weighted, as though unseen eyes linger just beyond the rustle of leaves, watching with an intensity that gnaws at your sanity. Guests return from nocturnal strolls with hair-trigger nerves, recounting the breath of a chilling presence, a silent warning that the beauty they admired may hide something far more sinister beneath its petals.

Hotel La Vista Hakodate Bay

Japan

Hakodate

Spook rating:
5
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1
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Guests have reported strange noises; such as footsteps and whispers in the hallways; especially at night. Some have claimed to see apparitions in their rooms.
Price estimate per night

225

USD
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Beneath the ornate facades of Hotel La Vista Hakodate Bay, the air thrums with an unsettling vibrancy, as if the very walls breathe a silent, sorrowful lament from the Meiji era. In the moonlight, whispers skitter through the hallways like secrets shared among ghosts, and the soft padding of unseen footsteps echoes with an intimacy that sends shivers racing down the spine. As guests burrow beneath their sheets, they find themselves not alone; phantoms linger, their spectral forms gliding through the dimness, leaving behind a sense of dread that clings to the soul long after dawn.

Goryokaku Hotel

Japan

Hakodate

Spook rating:
5
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1
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Visitors have reported strange occurrences; including items moving on their own and the feeling of being touched by unseen hands.
Price estimate per night

141

USD
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The Goryokaku Hotel loomed at the edge of the historic park, its once-grand facade now a weary mask of peeling paint and whispers, steeped in the blood-soaked echoes of a battle long lost. Guests have reported the eerie sensation of cold fingers brushing against their skin, as if unseen souls sought to reclaim the warmth of life, while objects shifted and trembled in the silence, hinting at a restless presence lurking just beyond the veil. As night descends, the hotel seems to breathe, each creak of the floorboards a hushed reminder that some stories cling tighter than the living, and in the depths of its shadowed halls, the past is not so easily laid to rest.

Hotel Sunroute Hakodate

Japan

Hakodate

Spook rating:
5
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1
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Some guests have reported hearing strange sounds at night; such as whispers and footsteps; particularly on the upper floors.
Price estimate per night

55

USD
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In the shadow of Hakodates towering hills, the Hotel Sunroute stands like a weary sentinel, its peeling paint and flickering lights whispering secrets of a bygone era. As night descends, the upper floors come alive with the disembodied echo of footsteps that seem to tread just beyond reach, merging with the soft, insidious murmurs of long-gone guests who never quite checked out. Those who dare to linger beneath its crumbling eaves often find their sleep interrupted by a chilling certainty: they are not alone, and the voices that haunt the halls may just be waiting for a reply.

Kikuyo Ryokan

Japan

Hakodate

Spook rating:
5
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This traditional ryokan is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former guest who passed away there. Staff and visitors have reported hearing her name called and experiencing sudden chills.
Price estimate per night

55

USD
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In the dim light of Kikuyo Ryokan, the air hangs heavy with an uneasy silence, as if the echoes of whispered conversations awkwardly linger in the corners of the tatami mat rooms. Guests often find themselves jolted awake by the chilling caress of unseen fingers or a name softly called from the shadowed hallways, a name that curdles the blood and leaves an indelible mark on the soul-a reminder that some spirits never truly leave. With each creak of the ancient structure, you can almost hear her restless sigh, the warning that the past clings relentlessly to the living, and those who stay should beware of what stirs beneath the surface.

Hotel New Ohte

Japan

Hakodate

Spook rating:
5
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1
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Guests have reported unusual occurrences; such as lights flickering and doors opening and closing on their own. Some have claimed to see ghostly figures in the dining area.
Price estimate per night

55

USD
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The Hotel New Ohte stands like a crumbling sentinel at the edge of history, its once-elegant facade now a shroud of peeling paint and whispered secrets. Guests often find themselves entranced by the flickering lights that seem to pulse with a life of their own, while the sound of doors creaking open and slamming shut echoes through the dim hallways, each thud a sinister invitation. And in the dining area, where shadows gather like uninvited guests, specters of the past linger, their hollow eyes watching with a hunger that promises not just a haunting, but an invitation to join their unending feast of despair.

Hakodate Kokusai Hotel

Japan

Hakodate

Spook rating:
5
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1
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Guests have reported feeling cold drafts and seeing shadows in their rooms; as well as hearing unexplained noises during the night.
Price estimate per night

55

USD
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Beneath the polished veneer of the Hakodate Kokusai Hotel lies a history steeped in whispers and shadows, where the chill of foreign traders lingers like a cursed echo in the air. Guests often awaken in the dead of night, enveloped in a frigid draft that speaks of long-gone souls, their silhouettes flitting past the edge of vision, while the walls seem to murmur secrets best left unspoken. Here, laughter is swallowed by the unsettling creaks and distant thuds that cascade through the halls, leaving those who dare to stay with a creeping dread that something, or someone, watches from the corners of their minds long after the lights have dimmed.