| Koma-Jinja
Shrine |
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| In716,
1,799 people of Koguryo (or Koma), who had fled from the attack of
Silla in Korean peninsula and had resided around Kanto area, were
gathered to live around this area (Hidaka City today), a new district
made for them named Koma-gun. King Yakkwang of the royal family of
Koguryo who lead people there was given a title of King from the Imperial
Court of Japan, and became the head of the local government. Yakkwang
spread the advanced technology of Koguryo and worked for development
of Industry. Koma Shrine was built after Yakkwang's death to dedicate
to the memory of him, a man of virtue. |
| Koma
Family House |
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|
Behind Koma Shrine is a house with gable that descendant of Yakkwang
lived. They have been working for the shrine as priests from generation
to generation. Erection of the house is presumed to dates back in
late 17th century. Designated as a national Cultural Treasure. |
| Kinchaku-da |
red cluster amaryllises
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Looking down from Mt.Hiwada, rice fields, made inside of Koma River
that meandered like a character "U", look just like a kinchaku
(a drawstring purse), and so it named Kinchaku-da (a drawstring purse
rice field). Chinese milk vetches in spring, and millions of red cluster
amaryllises in early autumn become in full bloom all over. |
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