Kabushima Shrine: Where Gulls Bring Good Fortune
Visit Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe for coastal views, black-tailed gulls, and a unique good luck tradition. A National Natural Monument of Japan.
Kabushima Shrine, perched atop Kabushima Island in Hachinohe, Aomori, is a Shinto shrine famed for its close association with black-tailed gulls. Rebuilt in 2020 after a fire, the shrine offers stunning coastal views and a unique cultural experience, where gull droppings are considered a sign of good luck.
A brief summary to Kabushima Shrine
- Same-56-2 Samemachi, Hachinohe, Same Samemachi, Aomori, 031-0841, JP
- +81178-34-2730
- Visit website
- Monday 8:30 am-5:20 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am-5:20 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am-5:20 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am-5:20 pm
- Friday 8:30 am-5:20 pm
- Saturday 8:30 am-5:20 pm
- Sunday 8:30 am-5:20 pm
Local tips
- Visit during the black-tailed gull breeding season (March-August) for the full experience, but be prepared for lots of birds and their droppings.
- Grab a free umbrella at the base of the shrine to protect yourself from the gulls.
- Getting hit by a gull dropping is considered good luck! If it happens, get a commemorative certificate from the shrine office.
- Explore the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail for scenic coastal hiking around Kabushima.
Getting There
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Walking
From JR Same Station, it's approximately a 15-minute walk to Kabushima Shrine. Exit the station and follow the signs towards the coast. The shrine is visible on a small hill. The path is straightforward and well-maintained.
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Public Transport
The 'Umineko' one-coin bus stops a short walk from Kabushima Shrine at Kabushima Seaside Park. The one-coin bus costs ¥100.
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Taxi
A taxi from JR Hachinohe Station to Kabushima Shrine will cost approximately ¥2,500 - ¥3,500 and take around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxis are readily available at the station.
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