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The Scariest Bus Stop in Japan

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There are plenty of train stations in Japan that have appeal beyond their transportation function, but in this case it’s a bus stop that recently had a special hit on twitter. And it is that it is a must for fans of the esoteric adventure and fans of Demon Slayer.

Masazumi ( @azuma_ne_zasa ) recently took a trip to the city of Ichinoseki in Iwate Prefecture to see and photograph this mysterious bus stop. Like many of those who commented on his twitter post, Masazumi was surprised at how creepy and shocking the name of this bus stop is:

And the name of this lonely bus stop is Onishigai, which can be translated as “Demon Corpse”! And as if that weren’t enough, the station owes its name to the nearby town, which is called Onishigai mura, or Demon Corpse Town.

And while you won’t find any demon corpses at the stop, at least not to the naked eye, their name has a logical explanation. Legend has it that the famous warrior Sakanoue no Tamuramaro buried the decapitated body of an oni (demon) general he had defeated, at the Kashima Shrine, which is located in the area.

The area changed its name long ago, but traces of its terrifying name can still be found on telephone poles and the bus stop, both of which are no longer in use. One of the reasons why its popularity has grown was due to the anime and manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which gives locals hope to popularize the area and attract many tourists. Some fans make trips to the area just to see this bus stop.

You can still find some signs with the old name, along with an explanation of the legend.

Iwate is very easy to get to by train , including the super- fast Shinkansen or bullet train , making it a comfortable ride from Tokyo. And although it is possible to travel by plane, bus or boat, the train offers the best prices and convenience of all . For an even better price, we recommend traveling with the Japan Railways universal pass called JR PASS , which you can purchase on their website. This pass is purchased before traveling to Japan , arriving at the airport or at any train station , you can pick up your pass with proof of purchase .