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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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
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