Nov 11, 2016 - 1 min read

Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine

Red shrine and bridge in beautiful Gunma scenery

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

A red bridge crosses a corner of the lake

Red bridge with small jetties in the foreground

Walking onto the red bridge

Stone torii and lanterns mark the approach to the bridge

Akagi Shrine's main hall

The purification font complete with dragon

Three different crests on the offering box at the shrine

Low cloud made the lake look moody

Akagi Shrine stands on a small peninsula in Lake Onuma in Guma. The intensely red paint of the shrine and the long narrow bridge between the peninsula and the main shore creates a striking contrast to the lake and surrounding mountains. If you visit Akagi Shrine, be sure to check out nearby Kakumanbuchi Marshland as well.

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