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Kabushima Shrine
蕪嶋神社Aomori · Tohoku
A small vermillion shrine founded in 1269 on a hill overlooking the Pacific, hosting one of Japan's largest black-tailed gull (umineko) breeding colonies from March to August. Rebuilt in 2020 after a 2015 fire, it anchors the northern end of the scenic Tanesashi Coast.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 4,636 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:20 PM
- Admission
- Free — no admission; free parking shared with the seaside park. Worship roughly 9:00–16:00.
- Nearest station
- JR Same Station (Hachinohe Line), 15 min walk
- Website
- kabushima.com/jinjya
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:20FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:20 PM
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