Agatsuma Gorge

Agatsuma Gorge
吾妻渓谷
typical panorama of Agatsuma Gorge
Map showing the location of Agatsuma Gorge 吾妻渓谷
Map showing the location of Agatsuma Gorge 吾妻渓谷
Location of Agatsuma Gorge
Map showing the location of Agatsuma Gorge 吾妻渓谷
Map showing the location of Agatsuma Gorge 吾妻渓谷
Agatsuma Gorge (Japan)
LocationHigashiagatsuma, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates36°33′46″N 138°43′20″E / 36.56278°N 138.72222°E / 36.56278; 138.72222
Length2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Established1935

Agatsuma Gorge (吾妻渓谷, Agatsuma Keikoku) is a two to three kilometer long ravine on the upper and middle reaches of the Agatsuma River in the towns of Highashiagatsuma and Naganohara, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty since 1935.[1] It is featured on the 'ya' card in Jomo Karuta.

  1. ^ "吾妻渓谷". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 10 April 2020.