The Salmon Shrine. (Sake-jinja)
(Kahocho, Fukuoka Prefecture)
At the Salmon Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture along the upper Enga
river, there is a legend about salmon visiting the shrine as
messengers of the Sea God. Apparently, there used to be a time when
salmon came to Kyushu.
As if to substantiate this legend, salmon were found downstream in
the Enga river on December 13th of 1978, the very day of the Salmon
Festival of the shrine. Since then, people have tried to bring
the salmon back to the river. Starting in 1986, salmon have been
released into the river, and two were captured 4 years later.
"Kenkeisai" (the Salmon Festival) Every year on December 13th.
For information: Tourism section, Kahocho town office, Fukuoka Prefecture.
TEL 81-948-57-1212