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


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