[2025 Hachinohe Attraction] Travel Guide for Kabushima Shrine (Updated Mar)

👍Reasons to Recommend: 1️⃣Hidden Gem: As one of the world's top 10 travel destinations, Aomori is hidden 3 hours away from Tokyo, allowing you to avoid the crowds and enjoy a unique travel experience. 2️⃣Rich Scenery: You can enjoy mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and cultural landscapes, from shrines and coasts to streams and crater lakes, as well as historical and cultural attractions in the city. 3️⃣Local Cuisine: There are various apple products, seafood rice bowls, and authentic local cuisine that you can enjoy while listening to Tsugaru shamisen performances. 📍Attraction Address: Aomori Prefecture, Japan, covering Hachinohe, Towada, Aomori City, Hirosaki, and other places. 🚗Transportation: 1️⃣Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hachinohe, then transfer to the JR to various attractions, or take a bus or sightseeing bus. 2️⃣If you are traveling from Hachinohe to Tanesashi Coast Station, you can take the JR; to the hotel, you can take the Hoshino free bus (reservation required 2 days in advance). 👣Travel Route: 1️⃣Day 1: Tokyo - Hachinohe, visit Kabushima Shrine and Tanesashi Coast, stay at Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel. 2️⃣Day 2: Towada, visit Oirase Gorge, Lake Towada, and Towada Shrine. 3️⃣Day 3: Aomori City, visit the area around Aomori Station, such as Nebuta House, A-FACTORY, Furukawa Fish Market, and ASPAM. 4️⃣Day 4: Hirosaki, visit Hirosaki Station - Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art - Saishoin Five-Storied Pagoda - Former Hirosaki City Library - Hirosaki Castle - Aomori Bank Memorial Hall - Hirosaki Station. 🍗Food Recommendations: 1️⃣Apple pie and apple-flavored ice cream at A-FACTORY. 2️⃣Furukawa Fish Market's seafood rice bowl "Nokke-don." 3️⃣Local cuisine at Takakyu. 4️⃣Local izakaya food at Tsugaru Joppari Isariya Sakaba. 👍Must-Visit Attractions: 1️⃣Kabushima Shrine: A natural monument for black-tailed gulls, with flowers and gulls in May. 2️⃣Tanesashi Coast: A beautiful beach with natural lawns extending to the rocky beach and waves. 3️⃣Oirase Gorge: A 200-meter drop with many waterfalls. 4️⃣Lake Towada: A high mountain crater lake with different scenery in each season. 🎫Tickets: 1️⃣Nebuta House: JPY 620 for adults. 2️⃣ASPAM Observatory: JPY 400 for adults. 3️⃣Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art: Exhibition fees (depending on the exhibition). 💖Other Tips: 1️⃣Check the opening hours and closing days of each attraction in advance, such as Furukawa Fish Market, which is closed on Tuesdays. 2️⃣Book the Hoshino free bus and accommodation in advance. 3️⃣In Hirosaki, you can choose to walk or take the sightseeing bus for JPY 500 per day.

Benten Island is a small island jutting out into the port of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. The Kabushima Shrine has been enshrined on a small hill on Benten Island since ancient times. The pronunciation of the name "Kabu" (turnip) brings to mind the idea of ​​competition and popularity, as in the word "kabu" (stock), and it is believed to bring good fortune in business, safety of the home, and good luck in finding a partner. The famous attraction of Kabushima Shrine is the countless black-tailed gulls. In the spring, many black-tailed gulls fly in to breed, hatch eggs, raise chicks, and build nests. A series of steps are carried out until the bird stands up. These black-tailed gulls are not afraid of humans at all. Normally, any bird will run away if a human approaches, but for some reason, the black-tailed gulls at Kabushima Shrine are completely unconcerned and don't care if a human approaches or does anything. They build nests and incubate eggs all over the shrine, which is covered in feces. I've never seen a shrine like this. There are a lot of plastic umbrellas at the entrance to the torii gate to protect from feces, but the challenge of walking around the shrine grounds without an umbrella is also a famous feature. #tripdomestictravel #aomoriprefecture #shrinesandtemples

#japantrip The shrine provides umbrellas to visitors for good reason and you better use them before you walk around under the flying seagulls! The birds are everywhere and sometimes they are startled and start rising up together and fly rapidly in circles making a lot of noise before settling down again. It is fascinating to watch. There are other interesting things to see in this area, such as the rugged rocks and sea views. A short distance from the Shrine is The Marient Hachinohe City Fisheries Science Museum which is also worth a visit.

#Tourism Kabushima Shrine is a historic shrine located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. It has a long history and is said to have been founded by the Kabushima clan, a branch of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. The shrine is named after the Kabushima clan. Kabushima Shrine is an important cultural asset for locals and tourists, and is visited by many worshippers throughout the year. The shrine grounds include a splendid main hall, a kagura hall, and a beautiful garden, which is especially beautiful in the autumn when the leaves change color. This shrine is a valuable presence that conveys the history and culture of the region, and is loved by locals as an object of worship. In addition, its stately architecture and tranquil atmosphere are also attractive to tourists.

#cherryblossom2024 Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe is a hidden gem along the beautiful coast of Aomori Prefecture! 🌊 The shrine sits atop a small island connected to the mainland by a picturesque red bridge. Entrance is free, allowing you to explore without worrying about fees. As I crossed the bridge, I was greeted by the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore. The shrine itself is dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of water, attracting many visitors seeking blessings for safe travels and prosperity. Nearby, the Kabushima Seabird Colony offers a unique opportunity to witness thousands of black-tailed gulls nesting on the cliffs during breeding season, creating a mesmerizing sight against the backdrop of the ocean. Don't miss the chance to visit this tranquil shrine and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Hachinohe! #KabushimaShrine #Hachinohe #CoastalBeauty 🌺🌊🕊️

Kabushima Shrine is known as a thriving area for sea lions, a nationally designated natural monument! On the way to the shrine, I came across a sign that read "40,000 sea lions." 40,000!? I went to see what I could imagine, but it was a truly amazing number. What's more, the parents were raising their young and looked murderous. I visited the shrine cautiously. My umbrella (parasol) was not enough, so I was grateful to borrow one that was next to the torii gate. The attack from above was brutal. It hit the bag of a priest who was on his way to work. On the torii gate, on the lion statues, and all over the grounds... Even when I took a photo, it felt a bit hygienic, but it was still worth seeing. As soon as I arrived at work, I was in awe of the sight of them cleaning with a deck brush and hose. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ❥❥ Kabushima Shrine 🚉13 minutes walk from Same Station ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Kabushima Shrine #Nationally designated natural monument #Sea lion #Shrine visit #Domestic travel

#tripaway This weekend was just what we needed to relax and just have fun! It is super close to Misawa and with the Tanasashi Beach and the Hachinohe Marine Center nearby... It makes a great day trip. #tripaway