Hidden Treasures in the Philippines
Is it true that caches of treasures–notably, Yamashita treasures– are buried in secret places in the Philippines? How did they get there in the first place? Treasure hunting in the country is accompanied by numerous Philippine myths or tales on them—from word of mouth and some even from the news.
Treasure hunting takes place in the country now and then, more so for the Yamashita treasures. Lots were illegal. Philippine legends say treasures are said to come from two sources—the Second World War and the unseen supernatural world.
According to a Philippine myth, Hitler tied up with Italy and Japan, worrying the Allied Forces about Vatican treasures that might fall in The Fuehrer’s hands. They were said to have secretly smuggled out some treasures and kept in England. But Hitler was gaining more ground faster than expected. So they were shipped out to Hongkong. But the Japanese intercepted it and diverted it to Australia.
But a super typhoon destroyed the Japanese fleet and the treasures ended up somewhere between the Visayas and Mindanao. That’s how it came to the Philippines, says a Philippine legend.
The treasures were gradually transported to Manila, says the myth, and portions were stashed away in remote mountains, caves, old churches, old monuments, old trees, or underground.
Then Americans came to free Manila forcing General Yamashita to divide his forces, each carrying enormous amounts of treasures. Some headed north, some to provinces around Manila. Filipino slaves were said to have carried the bulk of the treasures and did lots of the digging, says Philippine legends about them.
The Filipinos were later killed, along with scores of Japanese soldiers, to ensure the treasures’ secrecy. Later, According to the Philippine myth, ranking Japanese soldiers reportedly returned to the country as tourists after the war and recovered a lot of the treasure—again with the help of Filipinos.
Souls of those killed in the course of treasure hiding are said to be guarding them. So ghost stories accompany tales of the Yamashita treasures. They say, where ghosts of Japanese soldiers abound; there a treasure might be hidden. Tales of white ladies are also connected to treasures, more of the Yamashita treasures, according to Philippine myths-—they were rape victims of Japanese soldiers.
The local version of fairy tales has its own story. Local, flat-nosed nymphs, fairies, leprechauns, gnomes, and the like are said to be spirit guardians of unimaginable hoards of wealth—fact is, the tales say, Filipinos are sitting on a mountain of gold. And these are not just natural resources; they are literally treasures of gold.
Philippine myths or legends of treasures never die. They’re taken seriously even by respectable people. And who knows? They might indeed be real, and those of us who laugh at these tales might one day discover too late that the joke was on us.
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many trues are meant to be denied because of some allegations whis is not true. yamashita treasure is possibly true it depends to the people who loves to enjoy things with to wings. if somebody will ask me to go with them to hunt that yamashita treasure I will definitely say SURE.
i think it is true
because it’s over 100 yrs.
when japanese colonise filipino
so that it can be true
but philippine government
has program to raise
funds
so that they can:
explore/find/dig the treasure
the first one i said is wrong
i think it is true
because it’s over 100 yrs.
when japanese colonise filipino
so that it can be true
but philippine government
has NO program to raise
funds
so that they can:
explore/find/dig the treasure
Gentlemen,
Of course, Yamashita treasure is true…all you have to do is research here in the internet and you will see lots of proof.
Ex: Marcos Secret Gold Treaty
Marcos Chronology report
Yamashita treasure forum
We have documented more than 100+ suspected Yamashita treasure sites all over the Philippines thru extensive research, exploration and actual operation thru these years….These treasure sites do exist…the only problem for us filipinos is…we don’t have the budget, hi-tech eqpt to recover it.
Hi, the legend is true because I have seen pictures of some of the treasure. A Filppina reporter has the photos and a video of the contains with one of three caves full of gold,Golden Buddhas, and diamonds. She and her friends are selling the gold and other contents. Many of the Japan’s secret advanced inventions were hidden in caves and bunkers.
been hearing this so-called “treasure of yamashita” since my dad was still wearing short pants! come on guys. show me the money. all blah-blah nothing blah!
hidden treasure is true thats why the government has a ruling for treasure hunting all you need is to contact us
Although Yamashita was a factual person, the fabrication of untold wealth buried in the Philippines is just not true. The proponents of this swindle claim to be “treasure hunters”, when in fact, they are just seeking out gullible individuals to “finance” them.
Not the first plausible bit of evidence has ever been supplied to the existence of Yamashita’s Legend. However, the solicitation of funding is plentiful.
I believe in Yamashita Treasure’s but many tresure hunters who manage to get the treasures kept it a secret because it will possibly cause trouble for them once it forecast to all.
maybe i believe because i’ve seen several signs of yamashita treasures based from the book i’ve read from japanse and Korean embassy and all the signs i’ve seen is exactly the same signs at the different location i’ve been through
I think it is true especially at my place. There is an old church out there. The underground had a long tunnel and its exit passage is already near the port of the sea. It is located beside the river. Some news spreads out that one of the priest recovered gold bars from the tunnel and believe to have more treasures that are yet unseen. I don’t have the gadgets and tools or budget to look for them. But I am interested, It is adventure.
Gentlemen,
As beach comber/coin hunter in Florida, of course I FIRMLY BELIEVE THE EXISTENCE OF YAMASHITA TREASURES !!! there are lots of write ups and websites have been written about these topic…in fact some of my florida based treasure hUnter friends are quite successful with it like Steve Morgan…who had gone to the Philippines to treasure hunt, succeeded to recover several treasure sites(with help of congressman in Albay) and came back to Florida a successful salvor and shipwrecK treasure hunter…am very2 much envius of those yamashita treasure hunters, i wish someday i will be at their level (cache hunter)….
hi there!!!! i have positive sites here in negros oriental, and still untouch. I encounter signs but I dont think if it is accurate. if you have hightech equipments, and welling for negotiation, just email me… believe me a have many sites supported with signs…
good luck to alll TH!!!!
Hi There, Will talking about yamashita treasure, I’ve to many treasure sites. And found out that not only Gen. Yamashita buried treasure in the Philippines but also the other Japanese Generals. It was name after him (Yamashita treasure) because he has the higher ranking General. There so many japanese generals at that time, and each jap gen made its own codes regarding treasure hunting. Im a novice treasure hunter but I study TH before I engage to it. All I need is partner in this adventure who has good equipments. Like GPR or PI or long range metal detector. If you are interested email me champoy_hunter@yahoo.com
And I’ll show you what I have. tnx
can you give m some advice to determine the buried treasure? in our place we found different bottles buried 10 + feet and 1 mexican coin dated 1872. pls. give us advice what to do.
treasures is true, try to go to pangasinan, here in the philippines. theres a lot of huntings done by this time… im sure of that coz’ the opener of those treasures is my buddy..
Guys,
It is really true that their are yamashita treasures hidden in caves, tunnels, churches etc. here in the philippines. In fact, I’ve seen one of it, a solid cement box measuring 1m x 1m x 1m inside a man made cave on the side of a hill. There is also japanese notes written on the top front of the cement box, but sad to say guys that it was already opened only those gold bar marks were left. There are also big wires inside the tunnel…
I think Yamashita treasure is true ’cause i saw markers at the mouth of a well also at a tunnel which we uncovered after painstakingly digging the hard cement covering the area, if this is myth who cemented the area to hide the tunnel with markings and who did the markings? and why before the war their were already Japanese nationals acting as fishermen in our town? and when the war broke actually they were Japanese officers soldier who immediately controlled the municipal hall after which controlled the entire town and scaring the town folks to evacuate ’cause bombing of the town is forthcoming and no bombs after all?
I’m looking for expert treasure hunter. Any referral please?
To Jim Daniels;
Like you,I am very much interested of finding one.I had one safe/ secured location(treasure site) which I found it very intriguing after I had talks with an old man.My place(mindanao) might be intimidating(news?) but extremely interesting for stories of japs treasures.If we can establish an open line for both of us,who knows we’ll have one materialized.heres my add:alvindaguio@yahoo.com. hope to hear from you soon Jim.
yamashita treasure??its true and wev’e seen it
hi pleas give me an info about the hidden treasure here in the philiphines
Anybody who could sponsor us in digging treasure in our place?
We have a cave there with sign looks like a number 4 and Y, when we discovered it inside a cave there is a file of rocks down straight approximately 10 feet in depth. i was so shocked by that time why there is a file of rock in there, but the rock was so very deferent in the nature of cave stone.