Can I legally enter Old Fukiage Tunnel itself?

Access conditions can change, and parts of the old tunnel area may be restricted or discouraged for safety reasons. Check current local notices on site and avoid entering any closed or barricaded sections.

Is this Dark Gathering spot easy to reach by public transport?

It is possible, but not especially convenient; most visitors start from JR Ome Station and continue by bus, taxi, or a long walk. A car or taxi is the easiest option if you want to visit efficiently.

Is photography allowed at the tunnel approach?

Outdoor photography from public access areas is generally fine, but be respectful, do not trespass, and avoid blocking narrow roads. Because this is a mountain area with limited visibility, daytime shooting is strongly recommended.

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Dark Gathering

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 10

Time

16m 9s

Google Map

35.8152, 139.2502

Nearest Station: Ome Station (JR Ome Line), then local bus/taxi toward Nariki area
Walk: About 35–45 minutes on foot from the nearest practical bus stop, or much longer from Ome Station directly
Best time to visit: Daylight hours in autumn or winter for safer access and a mood close to the anime
Crowd level: Usually quiet

Keitaro, Yayoi, and Eiko stand near the road approach to Fukiage Tunnel as they prepare to investigate the haunted site.
This moment comes as the group heads to the haunted hotspot of Old Fukiage Tunnel to investigate. Although Keitaro is already used to being entangled with the supernatural, he still cannot hide his tension and caution when facing such a famously dangerous place. Yayoi remains characteristically calm, observing the strange atmosphere with the focus of someone studying a specimen, while Eiko stays beside them and quietly keeps an eye on Keitaro. Even before entering, the mood is already weighed down by ominous rumors and a heavy spiritual presence, and from this point onward they are drawn deeper into the grudges and abnormalities lingering here, turning a cautious probe into a direct paranormal confrontation. The anime scene is clearly based on the road approach and entrance area around Old Fukiage Tunnel in Ome, Tokyo, preserving the winding mountain road, dense trees, and oppressive open space before the tunnel with high recognizability. In real life, the site looks plainer and more like an ordinary old mountain route, while the anime darkens the colors, simplifies the background, and exaggerates the perspective to heighten the eerie feeling needed for a ghost story. Comparing it with real photos and maps, the road layout, slopes, and vegetation are reproduced quite faithfully, though signage, guardrails, pavement details, and maintenance conditions can differ depending on the year and later upkeep. On site, warning notices and signs of management are usually more visible than in the anime, so visiting the real location feels more like a real mountain road layered with urban-legend atmosphere than the fully sealed, dramatic horror space shown on screen.

Can I legally enter Old Fukiage Tunnel itself?: Access conditions can change, and parts of the old tunnel area may be restricted or discouraged for safety reasons. Check current local notices on site and avoid entering any closed or barricaded sections.
Is this Dark Gathering spot easy to reach by public transport?: It is possible, but not especially convenient; most visitors start from JR Ome Station and continue by bus, taxi, or a long walk. A car or taxi is the easiest option if you want to visit efficiently.
Is photography allowed at the tunnel approach?: Outdoor photography from public access areas is generally fine, but be respectful, do not trespass, and avoid blocking narrow roads. Because this is a mountain area with limited visibility, daytime shooting is strongly recommended.