Taipei's Nishi Honganji
Taipei's Nishi Honganji, Former Buddhist temple in Wanhua District, Taiwan
The temple structure displays Japanese architectural elements with a wooden bell tower and remaining features of the original mausoleum and Rinbansyo building.
The temple, constructed in 1923, initially provided medical and spiritual support to Japanese soldiers before transitioning to housing Chinese military personnel after 1949.
The grounds of Nishi Honganji represent the intersection of Japanese Buddhist influence and Taiwanese heritage through its architectural design and religious significance.
Located at the intersection of Changsha Street and Zhonghua Road, the site connects to the Taipei City Archives, which operates on weekdays from 9am to 5pm.
A fire in 1975 transformed the original temple into an archaeological site, with the former priest's residence now functioning as a traditional teahouse.
Location: Wanhua District
Inception: February 10, 1923
GPS coordinates: 25.04022,121.50670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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