Kabushima used to be a completely isolated island, but reclamation work by the Japanese Imperial Army in 1942 has made the island a peninsula that we see today.
Nanohana, or rapeseed, blooms on the island around mid-May, and the contrast between the yellow of the flowers, the red of the torii at Kabushima Shrine, and the white gulls against the blue sky create a beautiful spectacle.
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- Address:
- 56-2 Aza Same, Oaza Same-machi, Hachinohe City
- Phone:
- 0178-34-2730
- Access:
- By car: 30 minutes from Hachinohe Station, 20 minutes from downtown Hachinohe, 25 minutes from Hachinohe IC on Hachinohe Expressway
By train: 15-minute walk from Same Station on JR Hachinohe Line
By bus: Tanesashi Kaigan Sightseeing Bus Umineko – “Kabushima Kaihin Koen” stop - Parking:
- Yes
Kabushima Rest Station
This rest stop facility opened in April 2015. You can observe Kabushima and the black-tailed gulls through a large window here without worrying about gull droppings falling from the sky.
The interior has been decorated luxuriously with wood, and it also functions as a museum where visitors can learn about the four seasons and history of Kabushima on panels. The building is inset into a small hill where black-tailed gulls can build their nests while visitors can relax in comfort.
The Tanesashi Sightseeing Bus Umineko
- Address:
- 56-2 Aza Same, Oaza Same-machi, Hachinohe City
- Phone:
- ℡0178-51-6464
- Hours:
- 9:00AM to 5:00PM
(until 4:00PM from December to March) - Regular Holidays:
- Closed for year-end holidays
- Access:
- Access By car: 30 minutes from Hachinohe Station, 20 minutes from downtown Hachinohe, 25 minutes from Hachinohe IC
By train: 15-minute walk from Same Station on JR Hachinohe Line
By bus: Tanesashi Kaigan Sightseeing Bus Umineko – “Kabushima Kaihin Koen” stop - Parking:
- Available
- Other:
- Free Wi-fi available
Kabushima Promenade Park
The Kabushima Promenade Park was completed on July 1, 2018. It connects the Kabushima area to the marine science museum Marient. The park is a great place to stroll and enjoy the beautiful scenery. It features water fountains, benches, public restrooms, and a wonderful walking path. The park even has a designated area for grilling and barbequing; it is a perfect place for picnics.
Information about the Kabushima Area
- Location:
- Shimomatsunaeba, Same, Hachinohe City
- Open:
- Year Round (Public Rest Room is closed from Nov ~ Mar for winter)
※The barbeque area can be used from 9:00 to 17:00 (to 16:00 from Dec to Mar) - Fees:
- Free
- 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
- Available
- Please Note:
- For visitors wishing to use the barbeque area
・Please let the staff of the Kabushima Rest Area know before using and after you finish using the BBQ area.
・The BBQ area can be used from 9~17:00 (~16:00 from Dec ~ Mar).
・Please be careful and conscious when using fire after you finish please take the ashes of your fire with you or dispose of them in a proper place.
・Please use a grill, etc. (Open fires are prohibited)
・Please see the map below for where grilling is permitted (the red area). Grilling etc. is not allowed on the grass.
