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Forgotten lands always hold mysterious allure, drawing inquisitive souls. Alongside the allure of top-notch tourist destinations, Japan is renowned for its abandoned wonders that captivate with intrigue and curiosity, shrouded in eerie and chilling mystique. Below are the abandoned places that lie behind modern Japan, poised to astonish and captivate you.
1. Hashima Island
Hashima Island, also known as Battleship (Gunkanjima in Japanese), resembles an invincible battleship when viewed from above, thanks to its distinctive shape. Established by the Mitsubishi conglomerate in the late 1800s, this island served as an undersea coal mining settlement off the coast of Nagasaki. The 16-acre island was once home to over 5,000 workers and their families before being shut down. In addition to buildings, the island boasts a club, a movie theater, communal baths, a swimming pool, and shops...
Under the weathered impact of time, the island now stands as a haunting landscape, with dilapidated buildings, overgrown grass, and circling hawks. Featured in the 2012 film '007 – Bondfall Skyfall' as Raoul Silva's headquarters, a small part of the island is open for Japanese tourists to explore, gaining insights into the rapid industrialization of the nation.
2. Nara Dreamland Park, Nara
This is one of the world's renowned abandoned amusement parks, inspired by Disneyland in California, USA. Closed in 2006, all the facilities remain intact. Over a decade later, the giant Ferris wheel in the park succumbed to the elements, surrounded by wild grass and overgrown bushes.
Since then, Nara Dreamland Park has become an ideal place for exploration, attracting travelers who seek the thrill of solitude and eeriness amidst a mechanical landscape devoid of human presence.
3. Fuchu Air Base Remnants
Fuchu Air Base in Japan, constructed by the Imperial Japanese Army and later occupied by the U.S. after World War II, has long been abandoned. Although exploring the deserted military bunkers in Fuchu provides a dangerous yet incredibly fascinating experience.
4. Abandoned Love Hotel in Chiba District
A unique room within a medieval-themed love hotel features a bed shaped like a horse-drawn carriage and an iron-clad warrior armor set nearby.
Another room in the Love Hotel with a Morocco/Middle East theme lies heavily damaged, with the room's furnishings and the curtains surrounding the bed no longer intact.
5. Ghost Hospital
Built in 2003, the Ghost Hospital drew inspiration from an abandoned hospital 40 years ago. There's a tale circulating among the Japanese locals about the inhumanity of the doctors in this hospital. They allegedly harvested patients' organs to sell, hiding the unfortunate souls' bodies in wooden boxes. The ghosts of these patients couldn't find peace and haunted the doctors, causing mysterious deaths. Since then, the hospital has gained a fearful reputation due to numerous rumors.
Here, you'll experience the eerie spiritual ambiance, along with the meticulously arranged details in the hospital, corridors, and more...
(Compilation, Image: Internet)
Posted by: Thao Phuong
Keywords: Japan and the Enigmatic Abandoned Places
