up to 55000 kWh of electricity. Downstream of the dams ayu (the main fishery resource) and carp are caught in the river. The catches are smaller compared to other rivers in the prefecture and to lakes Shinji and Nakaumi. Tourism In many locations the riverbanks are a popular tourist destination. The riverbanks in Mitoya (Unnan) and Kisuki are famous for sakura blossoms. The matsuri (shinto festival) is held every 10 years on the Ohashi river in Matsue. During the festival the shintai of Jozan-Inari shrine is shipped on a boat. It is one of three major ship festivals of Japan. References Rivers of Shimane Prefecture Rivers of Tottori Prefecture Rivers of Japan