Kajika Bridge
河鹿橋
A vermilion drum bridge spanning a valley, surrounded by red autumn leaves. Lit at night in autumn, it is Ikaho's most popular photo spot.
Kajika Bridge is a vermilion arch bridge spanning the Yuzawa River valley. It lies above Ikaho Shrine, on the walking path leading to the open-air baths. In the green summer shade it is quiet, but in autumn the surrounding maple trees turn red, and the bridge and leaves form a striking contrast. From early to mid-November, the bridge is lit up each evening. It is one of Gunma Prefecture's best-known autumn leaf spots. Weekends in peak season are crowded, so it is best to arrive before evening. Entry is free. It is about a 10-minute walk from the top of the stone-stepped street, and you can combine it with a visit to the drinking spring and the open-air bath.
Opening hours
Open all day (autumn foliage season: illuminated from sunset to 21:30)
Nearby sights
- Ikaho Open-air Bath
- Ikaho Shrine
- Ikaho Stone Steps
- Takehisa Yumeji Ikaho Memorial Museum
- Ikaho Green Bokujo
- Hara Museum ARC
- Mizusawa Kannon & Mizusawa Udon
- Lake Haruna & Haruna-Fuji