Shinto shrine
Koma Jinja
高麗神社（こまじんじゃ）
Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture
A shrine in Niihori, Hidaka, whose principal deity is Koma no Kokishi Jakkō, who came from Goguryeo. Sarutahiko no Mikoto, regarded as a kami of guidance, and Takeuchi no Sukune no Mikoto, who served the imperial court for a long time, are also enshrined.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined deities: Koma no Kokishi Jakkō (principal deity), Sarutahiko no Mikoto, Takeuchi no Sukune no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official history, Jakkō came to Japan in 666 as a member of an envoy from Goguryeo and was later granted the title of kokishi (王) by the imperial court. When Koma District was established in Musashi Province in 716, he promoted its development as head of the district, and it is said that after his death the people of the district enshrined his spirit as the guardian deity of the district.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 高麗神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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