noun
dwelling place of a magical being
Refers to a location where a supernatural entity (demon, spirit, etc.) resides. Often used in fantasy or mythological contexts.
その森の奥には魔所があると伝えられている。
It is said that deep in that forest there is a dwelling place of a magical being.
noun
cursed place; disaster-prone location
A place believed to be cursed, where misfortunes or disasters happen repeatedly. Often carries a superstitious or ominous tone.
あの交差点は事故が絶えない魔所だ。
That intersection is a cursed place where accidents never cease.
Compound of 魔 (ma, 'demon, magic') and 所 (sho, 'place'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for naming supernatural or ominous locations.