Kabushima Shrine

Kabushima Shrine (蕪島 神社, Kabushima Jinja), located in Hachinohe, Aomori, is a Shinto shrine in Japan. It was first built in 1269 on top of the Kabushima island by fishermen to pray for safety and good harvest at sea.[1] The shrine has been rebuilt several times throughout its history. It was burnt down in November 2015, and a new shrine is due to be completed by 2020.[2]

Kabushima Shrine
蕪島神社
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
Shown within Aomori Prefecture
Kabushima Shrine (Japan)
Geographic coordinates40.5386°N 141.5576°E / 40.5386; 141.5576
Website
kabushimajinja.com
Glossary of Shinto

The shrine is linked with the black-tailed gull (海猫, umineko, "sea cat" in Japanese) found in great numbers on the island between March and August as the island is their nesting ground. The gulls are associated with the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten, whose image is found within the shrine.[3][4] 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, although umbrellas are provided at the location for shelter.[1]

See also

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