Kabushima
蕪島
A coastal shrine and National Natural Monument where 40,000 black-tailed gulls breed on a former island connected to the mainland.
What it is
- A former island connected to the mainland in 1942 and designated as a National Natural Monument.
- The site of Kabushima Shrine, which was founded in 1269 to enshrine three goddesses.
- An annual breeding ground for approximately 40,000 black-tailed gulls within a national park.
- A 300-meter long landform featuring a shrine building recently rebuilt in 2020.
What to see
- Massive colonies of black-tailed gulls nesting across the 19-meter high island.
- The newly reconstructed shrine buildings situated at the top of the island.
- Views of the surrounding Sanriku Fukko National Park and the Hachinohe coastline.
When to go
- Late February to August to see the black-tailed gulls during their breeding season.
- The third Sunday of April for the annual Kabushima Festival.
Getting there
- A 15-minute walk from JR Same Station leads directly to the site.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kabushima Open in Google Maps
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