Koma Shrine, Shinto shrine in Hidaka, Japan.
Koma Shrine sits at the foot of forested hills west of the Koma River, where Korean-style stone markers stand at the entrance to signal its origins. A steep path leads up to the main buildings, which spread across the slope among cedar trees and dense greenery, offering views over the flat valley below.
The shrine was established in 716 AD to honor Prince Go Yak-gwang, who led Goguryeo refugees to settle in the Musashi Province after their kingdom fell.
The shrine maintains traditional Shinto practices while incorporating elements of Korean heritage through its architecture and annual ceremonies.
Visitors can reach the shrine by taking a 20-minute walk from JR East Komagawa Station, with regular religious services held throughout the year.
The adjacent Koma clan residence, built during the Keichō period between 1596 and 1615, holds status as a National Important Cultural Property.
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