Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California)
Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California) is a cemetery in Colma, United States. It was established in 1901. Wikidata records Ernest Adolphus Sturge as a notable interment here.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Colma, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.68361, -122.45806 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1901 |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Website | www.japanesecemetery.org |
The Japanese Benevolent Society of California (Jikei-kai), founded in 1901, opened the two-acre Japanese Cemetery in Colma in 1903, after San Francisco passed a law forbidding new burials within city limits.
From the cemetery's own website: www.japanesecemetery.org
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Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
1 notable figure is documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Ernest Adolphus Sturge (1856–1934), missionary, physician
Common questions
Where is Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California)?
Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California) is in Colma, United States, at coordinates 37.6836, -122.4581.
When was Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California) established?
Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California) was established in 1901, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California)?
Wikidata documents 1 notable interment at Japanese Cemetery (Colma, California), including Ernest Adolphus Sturge.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q108857707 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
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