Kabushima Shrine

Kabushima Shrine
蕪島神社
Shown within Aomori Prefecture
Kabushima Shrine (Japan)
Basic information
Geographic coordinates 40°32′19″N 141°33′27″E / 40.5386°N 141.5576°E / 40.5386; 141.5576Coordinates: 40°32′19″N 141°33′27″E / 40.5386°N 141.5576°E / 40.5386; 141.5576
Affiliation Shinto
Website kabushimajinja.com
Glossary of Shinto

Kabushima Shrine (蕪島 神社, Kabushima Jinja), located in Hachinohe, Aomori, is a Shinto shrine in Japan. It was built in 1269 on top of the Kabushima island by fishermen to pray for safety and good harvest at sea.[1] The island is also the nesting ground of the Black-tailed gull (海猫, umineko, "sea cat" in Japanese) which is found in great numbers on the island between March and August. The gulls are associated with the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten, whose image is found within the shrine.[2][3] The droppings of the gulls falling on people is considered good luck and people may go to the shrine to receive a commemorative tablet should it happen,[1] although umbrellas are provided at the location for shelter. The shrine has been rebuilt several times all its history. It was burnt down in November 2015, and a new shrine is due to be completed by 2020.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Flock with the Seagulls at Kabushima Shrine". All About Japan. November 15, 2017.
  2. ↑ "An Island of Black-Tailed Gull and Faith".
  3. ↑ "Kabushima-jinja Shrine". Hachinohe Tourist Information.
  4. ↑ Takahiro Takiguchi (June 28, 2018). "Morning market and unique shrine in Hachinohe". Stripes Japan.
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