Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Koma Shrine
高麗神社
/ Koma Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Koma Shrine honors a Goguryeo prince who resettled in Japan after the fall of his Korean kingdom in the 7th century. It stands as a remarkable testament to ancient Korean-Japanese connections and the multicultural origins of the Kanto region.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
716 [霊亀2年]
Enshrines Jakko-o, a Goguryeo (Korean) prince who led 1,799 refugees from the fallen Korean kingdom to settle in Musashi Province in 716 CE. A rare shrine honoring Korean-Japanese historical connections.
📄
Documented
716 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Semi-legendary figure associated with certain mountain or syncretic shrine traditions
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Did You Know?
💡
Multiple Japanese prime ministers have visited this shrine before taking office, giving it a reputation for granting political advancement.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.8850, 139.3100
Physical Address
833 Niibori, Hidaka, Saitama
埼玉県日高市新堀833
Historical Province
Musashi
Access
Koma Station (JR Hachiko Line)
15 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
autumn
Accessibility
Good
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Koma Shrine?
Koma Shrine honors a Goguryeo prince who resettled in Japan after the fall of his Korean kingdom in the 7th century. It stands as a remarkable testament to ancient Korean-Japanese connections and the multicultural origins of the Kanto region.
Where is Koma Shrine located?
Koma Shrine is located in Hidaka, Saitama. The full address is: 833 Niibori, Hidaka, Saitama.