Kisaragi Station: The Japanese Urban Legend & Its Mysterious Origins (Movie Tie-in)
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The urban legend of “Kisaragi Station” started in 2004 when someone posted a “real-time account of getting lost in another world” on an online forum.
The poster said they got off at a station on the Enshu Railway, a real railway line in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
At the time, its eerie content and realistic descriptions became a hot topic, and even 20 years later, people still talk about it online.
On June 13, 2025, the movie “Kisaragi Station Re:,” based on this story, was released. Many people may have heard about “Kisaragi Station” through the movie’s promotions and become curious.
So, this time, we will talk about the story of the urban legend “Kisaragi Station”, which is getting a lot of attention again, and we will discuss the station it is said to be modeled after.
- What is the Urban Legend "Kisaragi Station"?
- The Story of the Urban Legend "Kisaragi Station"
- Live Report on 2channel Bulletin Board: The Appearance of the Non-Existent "Kisaragi Station"
- Bizarre Phenomena After Stopping at the Non-Existent Unmanned Station "Kisaragi Station"
- The Whereabouts of the Poster, "Hasumi"
- "Kisaragi Station" Evokes Widespread Fear
- Is it True There's a Station Modeled After "Kisaragi Station"!?
- Is the Movie Adaptation of "Kisaragi Station" Scary?
- Is it Worthwhile for Urban Legend Fans to Analyze "Kisaragi Station" in the Movie?
What is the Urban Legend “Kisaragi Station”?
Hasumi described “Kisaragi Station” as being empty of people, with no train returning, and an atmosphere resembling another world.
The posts continued in a “live reporting style” on 2channel, with strange developments such as getting lost, encountering a “mysterious man,” and “coming across a tunnel”.
Then, Hasumi’s posts suddenly stopped. People thought maybe they “disappeared into another world.” Even now, “Kisaragi Station” is still a Japanese urban legend.
(Source: 5channel)
The Story of the Urban Legend “Kisaragi Station”
The urban legend “Kisaragi Station” began with the mysterious experience of the poster, “Hasumi“.
The story starts when Hasumi is riding a train on the Enshu Railway. This railway runs 17.8 kilometers from Shin-Hamamatsu Station in the center of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, to Nishi-Kajima Station. It is late at night when Hasumi stops at the imaginary, unmanned “Kisaragi Station“. After that, he experiences a series of strange events.
(Source: Enshu Railway)
The urban legend “Kisaragi Station” was posted in real-time in 2004 on the Japanese bulletin board “2channel” in the thread “Sle 26: Live Reports of Strange Things Happening Around Me“.
Live Report on 2channel Bulletin Board: The Appearance of the Non-Existent “Kisaragi Station”
The origin of “Kisaragi Station” is a realistic-style post made on “2channel” in 2004.
“I’ve been on a certain private railway line for a while now, and something feels off.”
“It’s the train I always use for my commute, but it hasn’t stopped at a station for about 20 minutes now. It usually stops in 5 minutes, or 7-8 minutes at most, but it’s not stopping. Besides me, there are 5 other passengers, but they’re all asleep.”
(Quote source: 5channel)
The story started with a post by a contributor named “Hasumi”.
Hasumi reported that while riding the train they always used for commuting (Enshu Railway), they arrived at an unmanned station marked “Kisaragi Station“. This station doesn’t exist on the regular route.
“Kisaragi Station” was completely dark and empty, and the train didn’t move.
Bizarre Phenomena After Stopping at the Non-Existent Unmanned Station “Kisaragi Station”
After arriving at “Kisaragi Station“, “Hasumi” stayed on the train and got off, feeling nervous.
It was an unmanned station with no one around, the train wasn’t moving, and their cell phone was out of service, so they couldn’t make calls.
As “Hasumi” tried to walk away to escape, a shout came from behind: “Hey, it’s dangerous, don’t walk on the tracks!”
Turning around, about 10 meters ahead stood an “old man with one leg missing.” And then, he immediately disappeared.
“Hasumi” wrote in the thread, “I’m too scared to move”.
Someone behind me shouted, “Hey, it’s dangerous, don’t walk on the tracks!” I thought it was a train station worker, so I turned around. About 10 meters ahead, an old man with only one leg was standing there, but then he disappeared. I’m too scared to move.
“Hasumi”, gathering courage again and starting to walk, was subsequently confronted by approaching drum sounds and an ominous tunnel.
Also, they met a nice person who offered to drive them to a nearby train station. But after getting into the car, the person started talking a lot, and Hasumi was driven towards the mountains.
There was a boom, then another boom, and then a boom. They heard drums, met a strange man, and found a tunnel on a mountain road.
If you want to know everything that “Hasumi” wrote on “2channel,” you should watch the video below.
The Whereabouts of the Poster, “Hasumi”
“Hasumi“, the person who first shared the “Kisaragi Station” urban legend, continued to post live updates on “2channel”.
But then they stopped posting, and they left a final message that made it seem like they were going to run away.
Since then, there has been no more news from Hasumi. We still don’t know how they are doing or who they are.
There were many ideas about what happened online, like “they went to another world” or “it was made up”.
The truth has not been revealed, and “Kisaragi Station” has become an urban legend.
“Kisaragi Station” Evokes Widespread Fear
“Kisaragi Station” is an urban legend that frightens many people. It is so scary because it has eerie descriptions and the posts that abruptly ceased as if the person went missing.
The situation is both realistic and other-worldly. You suddenly arrive at an unknown station with no one around. There is no way to leave or call for help, which makes you feel scared.
The live reporting format on the bulletin board made people feel like they were right there, which is what makes “Kisaragi Station” so scary.
Even now, people describe it as “traumatizing” on social media and in other places.
電車乗ったら誰も人が乗ってなくて怖い
俺専用車両だけど、きさらぎ駅行く可能性ある— Primo 🐈 (@Shion_Primo) June 7, 2025
Is it True There’s a Station Modeled After “Kisaragi Station”!?
There are several real-life stations rumored to be the model for “Kisaragi Station“, but no specific location has been identified as “the model station“.
However, online, Saginomiya Station on the Enshu Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture is said to have the same atmosphere and content as the posts, and is considered a “sacred site”.
(Source: Enshu Railway)
The poster lived in Shizuoka Prefecture and said they took a train “from Shin-Hamamatsu Station”, which makes some people think “Kisaragi Station” might be “Saginomiya Station“.
However, there is no clear evidence, and this ambiguity makes the urban legend more creepy and mysterious.
Is the Movie Adaptation of “Kisaragi Station” Scary?
The movie “Kisaragi Station Re:”, released in Japan on June 13, 2025, is a continuation of the movie “Kisaragi Station”, which was released in 2022.
The main character has come back from the other-worldly station three years ago, but because only she is still in the “time-stopped state” from three years ago, the public suspects her.
She decides to help those left behind in the other world with a documentary director. She heads back to “Kisaragi Station” again.
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あの生還から３年…
こうして二人は再会する🚇
════════════#本田望結 #恒松祐里 #永江二朗『#きさらぎ駅Re』絶賛公開中👁 pic.twitter.com/KhtwKtMmTC
— 【公式】映画『きさらぎ駅 Re：』 (@kisaragi_movie) June 16, 2025
Since the theme is “Kisaragi Station“, many people assume it is “scary“. However, reviews from viewers say that even people who don’t like horror can watch it.
Some people say that the movie doesn’t really have much horror, but it ends like a classic scary story. Others say it’s scary, funny, and moving, but the ending is a big surprise. This suggests that the movie has more to offer than just fear and thrills.
It’s highly rated for its scary horror movie elements, as well as its humorous and touching scenes. People are talking about it a lot on social media, and more and more people want to see it.
Click here for the official website of the movie “Kisaragi Station Re:”
Is it Worthwhile for Urban Legend Fans to Analyze “Kisaragi Station” in the Movie?
Even 20 years later, people are still talking about the urban legend “Kisaragi Station”.
Fans of urban legends will enjoy the sequel film, “Kisaragi Station Re:,” which offers many mysteries to analyze. For example, the main character was able to return, and the station’s rules are what make the reset loop work.
There is no official announcement yet about a U.S. release for the 2022 movie “Kisaragi Station” or its sequel, “Kisaragi Station Re:” (released in Japan in June 2025). However, the 2022 film “Kisaragi Station” is listed as “not available for streaming” on services like JustWatch in the US. This indicates that it has not yet received a broad digital release there. Look for official announcements from distributors about if and when it will be available in the US. It might be available on streaming platforms or through specific film festivals.
Here’s a great chance to learn about strange and mysterious things. Check out the original thread of “Kisaragi Station” or watch the 2022 movie “Kisaragi Station” and its sequel, “Kisaragi Station Re:”, released in Japan in June 2025.
Click here for “Sle 26: Live Reports of Strange Things Happening Around Me” on 5channel
Click here for the official website of the movie “Kisaragi Station Re:”
