Cool huge shrine but it seems very reconstructed and not original.

Old and new you can see here. A beautiful place.

Very cool, and not nearly as crowded as Tokyo and Kyoto shrines. Beautiful grounds. We actually saw two wild boars running like hell to get somewhere (so be careful and don’t leave children unattended).

Very beautiful shrine with a rich history and culture!

Beautiful and grand temple complex.

Beautiful shrine was worth the walk, not many people here was a relaxing vibe, if only I came when the weather was a bit better.

Beautiful shrine, lots of charms available, not too busy! I’ve been to many shrines across Japan and this is unexpectedly one of my favorite now :)

Very cool and beautiful shrine with many Kami. Rebuilt in the 2000's but faithfully recreated (As all great shrines are). Definitely worth a visit. If you are lucky and it's not too busy, you might be able to see some Serow walking through.

So beautiful and peaceful 🙏🙏🙏

A must-visit of Morioka. There are free parking

Very nice shrine and awesome autumn festival. Very lively and cheerful.

Great place to learn local culture and appreciate the festival and local craftsmanship. You can get alot of handmade items here. Certainly great way to support local

Make sure you check the time or wait to saw the live performance show as you enter, as well as have enjoy the try out of the taiko Japanese drum as part of the overall culture experience. As it change the static experience into interactive one. No sure for others, but for me come to Hirosaki, should not miss this cultural experience.

Really nice small museum that introduces you to the Neputa art form. I recommend doing the different types of workshop. It was fun and affordable and the staff is super friendly!

Absolute must visit location for Tsugaru fans. For a small fee you get a short shamisen performance by an amazingly talented artist; can watch craftsmen at work making tsugarunuri, tops, and kokeshi; relax at a beautiful garden; and take away some souvenirs not readily found elsewhere.

It's important to visit places like this to learn about the local culture. Not many people so you can really take your time and view the items on display. I love Aomori!

Very enjoyable experience. Floats are great. Japanese Garden is really tranquil. Close proximity to the castle grounds.

I did not know that Neputa and Nebuta are different. In paid area (600¥/person for entry) you can enjoy watching huge Neputas and Tsugaru-Shamisen live at certain hours. The souvenir shop is large but I wish they had more art crafts and more modernized souvenir selections.

Great cherry blossom. The craft area is excellent but you need time to walk around the castle grounds

Definitely worth visiting if you're in Hirosaki Great exhibition, friendly staff, and they speak English! Just across the street from the castle so you don't even have to go our of your way to visit.

Great little museum with a lot of interactive displays. Staff is super nice and friendly. There are a lot of shops to buy gifts around

We came here on a limited time frame due to the bad weather and snow storms going on. I wish I could have stayed longer. The place is a must visit in Hirosaki and you have to try a few of the crafts. They take time so if you plan to go you can see tsugaru shamisen style, learn and practice yourself, make so many different types of crafts, so many you would need a full day to try them all! The owner was so funny and kind to us. I will definitely be back.

A cozy little gallery of sorts that lets you experience the sight of nebuta floats all year round. The entrance fee is 500-600 yen, and you get to check out some traditional crafts, toys, and a shamisen performance.

A place u can understand Japanese culture deeply. Not only the painting, the design, but also the music they call three-strings guitar.

This shrine was certainly an experience like never before! We visited in early May, when the nanoha flowers were in bloom and the seagulls were nesting. There are SO many seagulls, which I thought was really fun to see. Its probably worth bringing an umbrella if you want to make sure you stay clean, but we were able to make it out unscathed. The view of the ocean is really nice, and the seasonal goshuin stamps are beautiful too!

Wow! What a sight. Grand display along this charming coastal line. The main attraction here is the dozens and dozens of seagulls that flock and nest here. However when I visited there was nothing but a peep! Maybe the birds were off on a holiday that day :) But if you're looking for a marvelous sight, this is worth a day trip out to see. Beautiful quiet sea In the distance as you get to the top of this shrine. The waves crashing in the distance feel gentle. And the ocean breeze causing the tall plans to sway like sea plants, is charming in itself.

八戸へ行ったらオススメの立ち寄り場所。 とりあえずウミネコがすごい！ 間近で大群が見てれ迫力あります。 ウミネコの糞には要注意ですね。 神社の登り口に糞避け用のビニール傘があります。 私は使用しませんでした。 神社の周りを３周し参拝。 回る度に色んなウミネコが見れるので楽しいです。 神社もウミネコも神々しく沢山の御利益を頂けた感じになりました。 (Translated by Google) A recommended place to stop when you go to Hachinohe. First of all, the black-tailed gulls are amazing! It's impressive to see a large group up close. Be careful of black-tailed gull feces. There is a plastic umbrella at the entrance to the shrine to protect you from droppings. I didn't use it. I went around the shrine three times and paid my respects. It's fun because you can see different kinds of black-tailed gulls every time you go around. Both the shrine and the black-tailed gull were divine and I felt like I had received a lot of divine blessings.

Beautiful shrine at a nice location! I visited this beautiful Kabushima shrine on an island, inhabited by black tailed seagulls on 11 August 2020 during my summer vacations with my Japanese friend. I loved the beauty and surroundings so much that I visited again by using train from hon-Hachinohe at 11:55 am to same station and then 15-20 min walk upto Kabushima shrine. I highly recommended to visit this beautiful shrine to anyone whoever visits Hachinohe or Aomori prefecture. The Kabushima shrine is a picturesque shrine located on a small hill surrounded by the sea. It is believed that the shrine enshrines goddess Benzaiten and for centuries local fishermen and townspeople have come to the shrine to pray for good luck business, fishing, and more. Access: By Car: 30 min from Hachinohe Station, 20 min from downtown, 25 min from the Hachinohe By Train: 15 min walk from the Same Station By Bus: Get off at the「Kabushima Kaihin Koen」on the Umineko Bus PARKING IS AVAILABLE! YOU WILL HEAR SWEET MELODY OF BLACK TAILED GULLS!!!! Leaving the JR Hachinohe Line’s Same Station and walking along the seashore, you’ll hear a squawking sound as a small island, linked to the land by a road, comes into view. This is Kabushima Island, designated a National Natural Monument as a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls. Every year black-tailed gulls come here to raise their chicks from March until about August. The island is packed with birds, said to number between thirty and forty thousand. The black-tailed gulls have been important to Hachinohe since ancient times as they indicate the location of fishing grounds. They are associated with the goddess Benzaiten, who is worshipped at Kabushima Shrine. The birds are unafraid of people, allowing close observation. While you’re having fun with them, it might also amuse you to imagine the lives of fishermen in the old days. Highly recommended Cheers

If you're a bird lover, you might enjoy this more than most. Very dirty, noisey and smelly place when we visited. Birds were aggressive as young birds were only about 4 weeks old. Free umbrellas for protection are available.

"torii" also means "bird perch" but this is the first torii I found that looks like its actually perched on by birds. It looks quite attractive on top of the hill and provides a nice view but I found it difficult to find a good angle to show how nice it looks on the hill. Bus stop right in front of it, JR station 1 km away.

Normally, Kabushima Shrine is famous for attracting a lot of black-tailed gull. However, in August 2023, they are not there probably because of the heat. I made it to the shrine without an umbrella instead of that. It means poo didn't fall from the sky. This shrine itself doesn't have much character except them.

Very cool Shinto shrine in a rock looking out over the port of Hachinohe. On a fine but blustery January day, the wind chill felt like -10⁰. Fortunately they were serving hot amazake at the top. We prayed, picked up a goshuin, and had some Amazake. What the guide books don't really show though is that the view back to the city is very industrial. In fact, petrochemical, which is not inspiring. Half an hour drive from Shinkansen station.

ウミネコいすぎて笑うしかない かぶーにゃという施設に車を停めて、徒歩で向かうと大量のウミネコの鳴き声が。 強風で無料貸出している傘は差せませんでしたが、運はなく、上から落ちてくることはありませんでした。 ウミネコの数が本当に圧巻です。 たくさん家族作ってね、のきもち。 番なのか、ペアでいる子も多かったように見えました。 (Translated by Google) There are so many black-tailed gulls that I have to laugh When I parked my car at a facility called Kabunya and walked towards it, I heard a large number of black-tailed black-tailed cats crying. The wind was so strong that I couldn't use the free umbrella, but I wasn't lucky and it didn't fall from above. The number of black-tailed gulls is truly impressive. Make a lot of families, Nokimochi. It seemed like there were many children in pairs, perhaps because it was their turn.

My sister who stay in Hachinohe brought us to visit Kabushima Shrine situated at Tanesashi Coast in April 2016. It is an Island inhabited by thousand of black tailed gulls. It was an interesting and unforgettable experience to see so much black tailed sea gulls. Unfortunately, we cannot see the Shrine temple as it was burnt down in 2015 and it was being rebuilt. Will visit again when the Temple Shrine is ready. Recently in April 2021, my sister send me some pictures of the Kabushima Shrine already restored and it really enhanced the beauty of the place.

So many seagulls! The sounds of waves crashing on the coast and seagull chirping make it a very unreal scene, also like something only happen in your dream. I liked that day.

An unbelievable site to see! Beautiful shrine in Hachinohe nestled at the top of a hill on the Shore adorned with bright yellow canola flowers in May and surrrounded by tens of thousands of black tailed gulls. The shrine is frequented by business people praying for good fortune in stocks There's also a super cool Pokémon themed manhole cover if you're a fan. There's an information centre you can observe from, grab a coffee and marvel at this picturesque and very unique shrine. There's also a ice cream, souvenirs gift shop across the road - free parking as well! So worth a visit!! Its best to take an umbrella to avoid droppings!

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.

Today I had the opportunity to visit the Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe, Aomori. Despite the cold weather and snow, the shrine was truly breathtaking. The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow on the shrine's grounds. I was particularly struck by the Japanese flag proudly displayed on the shrine's grounds. It was a powerful reminder of Japan's rich history and culture. Although there were no black-tailed seagulls to be seen today, I was still able to appreciate the shrine's serene atmosphere. The tranquility of the surroundings was a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I made a wish at the shrine today, and I felt a sense of peace and hope wash over me. I am confident that my wish will come true, thanks to the blessings of the Kabushima Shrine. I highly recommend visiting the Kabushima Shrine if you are ever in the Hachinohe area. It is a truly magical place that will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Additional notes: The Kabushima Shrine is located on a small island off the coast of Hachinohe. The shrine is dedicated to the god of the sea, and it is said to bring good luck to those who visit. The shrine is a popular tourist destination, and it is especially popular during the summer months, when the black-tailed seagulls are nesting on the island. The Kabushima Shrine is a beautiful and serene place, and it is a must-visit for anyone who is interested in Japanese culture and history.

This place is a famous spot to visit in Hachinohe. The shrine is stunning, situated in a lovely location with nice views, especially of the ocean. Beware for the seagulls and their droppings! It's just a quick 10-minute walk from Same Station.

昭和17年、18年に旧日本軍によって、埋め立てられて離島が地続きになったという蕪島。 島の中央には、弁財天を祀り、商売繁盛、漁業安全の守り神として信仰を集めてきた蕪島神社が鎮座します。2015年には火災により社殿が全焼しましたが、全国からの寄付金により、5年かけて再建されました。 この場所はウミネコの営巣が間近で見られるという事で、全国的にも有名になっています。 立派になった社殿のあらゆる場所に、ウミネコがいます。子育て時期は威嚇してくる上、フンがそこかしこにあるので、足元にも頭上にも注意です。 万が一フンが体に飛んできたら、社務所にて「開運証明書」が頂けるようです。 社務所では、お守りなどの他、毎月柄の違う、カラー入りの御朱印を購入できます。 御朱印を集めている方は、ぜひ蕪島神社にも立ち寄ってみて下さい。 (Translated by Google) Kabushima is said to have been reclaimed by the former Japanese military in 1945 and 1945, and was made into a connected island. In the center of the island is Kabushima Shrine, which enshrines Benzaiten and is worshiped as a guardian deity for business prosperity and fishing safety. In 2015, the shrine building was completely destroyed by fire, but it was rebuilt over five years with donations from all over the country. This place is famous nationwide because you can see black-tailed black-tailed gulls nesting up close. There are black-tailed gulls everywhere in the grand shrine. Not only can they be menacing during the child-rearing period, but their droppings are everywhere, so be careful both under your feet and above your head. In the unlikely event that droppings fly onto your body, you can get a ``good luck certificate'' at the shrine office. At the shrine office, you can purchase amulets and other colored goshuin stamps with different patterns every month. If you collect Goshuin stamps, be sure to stop by Kabushima Shrine.

２回目の訪問でした。 冬なのでウミネコはいませんでした。なので、落ち着いて参拝したり、見学することができました。 寒かったけど気持ち良かった！ 海の眺めや空や雲を眺めたり、とてもきれいでした！ ウミネコが居るときは、鳥居の右側に傘があるのでお借りしてウミネコのウ○チから身を守りましょう（笑） それでもウ○チが付着してしまったら、運がついたと言うことで巫女さんに申し出れば　会運証明書　というものがもらえます。 １度目に訪問したときに戴きました。ウ○チを拭き取るウエットティッシュも戴いたのでシミになることもなく気分も良くなりました！ ウ○チついて気分ダウンした人の気分を変えることが出来るいいアイデアだなぁと思いました。 鳥が苦手な人は冬場の訪問をおすすめします。 とても素敵な場所でした！ (Translated by Google) It was my second visit. Since it was winter, there were no black-tailed gulls. Therefore, I was able to visit and observe the shrine calmly. It was cold but felt good! The view of the sea, the sky, and the clouds was so beautiful! When there are black-tailed gulls, there is an umbrella on the right side of the torii gate, so let's borrow it to protect ourselves from the black-tailed gulls (lol) If you still end up with a U○chi on your body, tell the shrine maiden that you have good luck and she will give you a certificate of luck. I received it on my first visit. I also received a wet tissue to wipe off my uchi, so I didn't get any stains and felt better! I thought it was a great idea that could change the mood of people who are feeling depressed due to being pissed. If you don't like birds, we recommend visiting in winter. It was a very nice place!

2023.09.29 ・フェリーの関係で、朝イチの参拝です。ものすごく天気がよく、蕪島に日本国旗がたなびいています。 ・海に面した小高い場所に社殿がありますので、目立ちます。 ・この時期、ウミネコの子育て時期ではないため、ウミネコはいません。鳥居にはウミネコの糞がたくさん付いています。 ・社殿に飾られている蕪のオブジェです。かぶあがり、株上がりと、金運アップを願掛けに来られる方も多いと聞きます。 ・社殿です。まだ朝が少し早いため併設の授与所はこれから開ける準備をしていました。 ・火災により建て直された社殿はピカピカです。これから潮風とウミネコの糞で風合いが増してくるんでしょうね。古い社殿も見てみたかったです。 ・社額も鈴もピカピカです。 ・社殿の周りを３周してから参拝すると、さらに運が開けるとのことです。それよりも青空になびく日本国旗の美しいこと・・ ・参拝後、授与所にて御朱印をいただきました。御朱印は２種類あるようで、これは「蕪島神社」と記載された御朱印です。ウミネコと社殿のイラストが押された雰囲気のある御朱印です。 ・こちらは２種類目の御朱印です。弁財天様を中央に書き入れ、蕪を形どっった社印です。 ・初穂料は１種類だと５００円で、２種類だと８００円と記載されていました。 ・蕪島神社は、八戸市を代表する神社にとして紹介されています。社殿の規模や境内の大きさなどではなく、とても風景にマッチした神社だからでしょう。空と海、ウミネコという日本的な、日本を感じさせる神社のひとつです。 (Translated by Google) 2023.09.29 ・Due to the ferry, I visited the shrine first thing in the morning. The weather is extremely nice, and the Japanese flag is waving over Kabushima. ・The shrine building is located on a slightly elevated location facing the sea, so it stands out. ・There are no black-tailed black-tailed cats at this time of year, as it is not the breeding season for them. There is a lot of black-tailed black-tailed feces on the torii gate. ・This is a turnip object displayed in the shrine building. I hear that there are many people who come here to pray for better financial luck, such as rising turnips and rising stock prices. ・This is the shrine building. Since it was still a little early in the morning, the attached awarding office was preparing to open soon. ・The shrine building, which was rebuilt after a fire, is sparkling clean. From now on, the texture will increase with the sea breeze and black-tailed black-tailed feces. I also wanted to see the old shrine building. ・The shrine plaque and bell are shiny. ・It is said that if you walk around the shrine three times before visiting the shrine, you will have even better luck. Even more beautiful than that is the Japanese flag waving in the blue sky... ・After visiting the shrine, I received a goshuin stamp at the awarding office. There seem to be two types of goshuin, and this is the one that says "Kabushima Shrine." This stamp has an atmosphere of an illustration of a black-tailed gull and a shrine building. ・This is the second type of Goshuin. This is a company seal in the shape of a turnip with Benzaiten written in the center. ・The first fruits fee was listed as 500 yen for one type and 800 yen for two types. ・Kabushima Shrine has been introduced as one of Hachinohe City's representative shrines. It's not because of the size of the shrine building or the size of the precincts, but because it matches the scenery so well. It is one of the shrines that gives you a Japanese feel of the sky, sea, and black-tailed gulls.

海に面した所にある神社でウミネコの繁殖地100周年と謳われていました。 シーズンでは無かったのかウミネコは数羽飛んでいる程度でした。 繁殖シーズンに訪れたら可愛い赤ちゃんウミネコ見れるかもしれませんね。 神社を3周すると幸せになれるそうです。 その遊歩道には七福神と干支の石像が点々と置いてありましてそれを見ながら自分の干支探すのも楽しかったです。 (Translated by Google) The shrine is located facing the sea and is celebrated as the 100th anniversary of the breeding ground for black-tailed black-tailed black-tailed black-tailed black-tailed cats. Probably because it was not the season, there were only a few black-tailed gulls flying around. If you visit during breeding season, you might be able to see cute baby black-tailed gulls. It is said that if you go around the shrine three times, you will be happy. There were stone statues of the Seven Lucky Gods and zodiac signs dotted around the promenade, and it was fun to look at them and look for your zodiac sign.

とても空気のよい場所でした。建物３週して、心が穏やか。うみねこは春から８月頃に産卵して羽化して旅立つらしいので、今回は居ませんでした。 (Translated by Google) It was a place with very good air. After three weeks of building, I feel calm. Apparently sea cats lay eggs, emerge, and depart on their journey from spring to August, so I didn't see any of them this time.

うみねこの繁殖地の真ん中に造られた神社。それでうみねこに囲まれて大変です。鳥居の脇に置き傘があるので、必ず傘をさして参拝すること。さもないと、、、うみねこの糞攻撃で撃沈します。弁財天様のお使いのウミネコだからありがたい糞攻撃ですが。 (Translated by Google) A shrine built in the middle of a breeding ground for sea cats. So it's tough being surrounded by sea cats. There is an umbrella next to the torii gate, so be sure to bring an umbrella with you when you visit. Otherwise, Umineko's shit attack will destroy you. It's a bastard attack, but it's a blessing because it's Umineko, Lord Benzaiten's errand.

Visited as part of a tour. Nice garden but nothing spectacular. The house and shrine were interesting. Not sure what it costs to get in but hopefully not much. It was a long drive from Aomori and I wouldn't drive here specifically. Toilets were clean and adequate. Lady who worked there was friendly.

A Japanese style garden with a wonderful landscape during fall. Entry fee is 500 per person.

An absolutely beautiful garden. If you are in the area, this is a must see.

Nice house and excellent garden. Superb place to take photos with Kimono.

Good for people who loved history and nature.

(Translated by Google) I visited on July 17th. I went to see this kind of building because it was the setting for a Ghibli movie. You can see it in about 1 hour. You cannot visit the second floor of Seibikan. The building is over 100 years old, so it is aging and for safety reasons. The windows in the hall have a spider web pattern, which is rare. saw it for the first time. The Gohoden next to Seibikan is also a highlight. Once every 30 minutes, the staff unlocked the door and showed me. I can't take pictures. It's worth a look. It reminded me of Hiraizumi Chusonji Temple. When you take a photo of Seibikan from the garden, the reflection in the pond is beautiful. The Tiffany green roof is rounded and elegant and cute. Admission ticket 500 yen. Purchase from a ticket vending machine with cash. The moat house at the entrance was built after Shengmeikan, so it has nothing to do with it. There will also be a jazz concert in the park on July 29th. I'd like to go there (Original) 7月17日に訪れました。 ジブリの動画の舞台もあって、このような建物が好きで見に行きました。 約1時間があれば十分みれます。 盛美館の2階に参観できません。100年以上の建物ですので老朽化もあって安全のためです。 広間の窓は蜘蛛の巣の模様、珍しいです。初めて見ました。 また盛美館隣の御宝殿も見どころです。30分一回、スタッフさんは鍵を開けて見せてくれました。写真撮れないです。一見の価値があります。平泉中尊寺のことを思い出しました。 庭園から盛美館を写真撮ると、池にリフレクションになり、綺麗です。 ティファニー緑色の屋根、丸くなって上品で可愛いです。 入場券500円。現金で券売機から購入。 入口の茅家は盛美館の後で建てられた、関係ないです。 7月29日、園内ジャズコンサートもあります。行ってみたいですわー

Beautiful place.

(Translated by Google) It is said to be the garden of Takegaku Oishi's style and is also the setting for a Miyazaki anime. The main building was a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, creating a strange contrast. It's a bit of a shame that you can't go to the second floor! The Seito family building in Teto was also an Oishi style garden. The head of the family will give you a comprehensive guide. It was within walking distance from the station and had good access, but there was almost nothing around it, just the roadside station next door. to (Original) 大石武学流の庭園で宮崎アニメの舞台にもなっているらしいです。母屋が和洋折衷の建物で不思議なコントラストでした。2階には入れないのが、ちょっと残念！手間にある清藤家の建物も大石流庭園でした。当主の方がボリューム満点の案内をしてくださります。駅から徒歩圏内でアクセスは良いけど、周囲にはほとんど何もなく隣の道の駅みたいなところだけでしたー。 に

Lovely place