Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine

Red shrine and bridge in beautiful Gunma scenery

Cathy Cawood Nov 11, 2016 - 1 min read

A red bridge crosses a corner of the lake

Red bridge with small jetties in the foreground

Stone torii and lanterns mark the approach to the bridge

The purification font complete with dragon

Three different crests on the offering box at the shrine

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.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...