ゆうれい坂, Sloping road in Okagaki, Japan
Yūrei-zaka is a sloping road in Okagaki, Japan. The road climbs a gentle hill, with houses and small gardens on both sides, and a narrow sidewalk that follows the curve of the slope.
The road was paved in the mid-20th century, replacing an older dirt path that connected the fields. Since then, it has remained a simple residential street with few changes.
Local people often use the slope as a shortcut between the upper and lower parts of town. On summer evenings, families with children walk up and down, and neighbors stop to chat.
The slope is easy to walk, but the sidewalk is narrow in places, so watch for passing cars. Early morning or late afternoon offers softer light and fewer people.
The name Yūrei-zaka, meaning ghost slope, comes from old stories of strange lights seen at night. Some residents still avoid walking there alone after dark, though the road is now well lit.
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