Takaku Shrine

What it is

• A former district shrine also known as Koma Shrine located in Oiso Town.
• Dedicated to the deities Kamimusubi and Emperor Ojin.
• Likely founded by settlers from the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo.
• Separated from Koma-dera Temple in 1868 and renamed in 1897.

What to see

• A site where Minamoto no Yoritomo once prayed for his wife's safe childbirth.
• Land formerly granted by Tokugawa Ieyasu totaling one hundred koku.

When to go

• Visit during the Mifune Matsuri festival held in even-numbered years.
• The spring festival occurs on the weekend closest to April 18th.

Getting there

• The shrine is accessible by bus from JR Oiso Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.