Temple of Sugiura Shigemine

The Temple of Sugiura Shigemine stands on the outskirts of Tainan City, featuring traditional architectural elements and a statue of a Japanese military officer.

The temple began as a small shrine in 1971 to honor Sugiura Shigemine, a Japanese Zero fighter pilot who died in combat, before expanding to its current form in 1993.

Morning ceremonies at the temple include the playing of the Japanese national anthem Kimi ga Yo, while evening rituals feature the song Kaiikaba.

Visitors participate in the ritual of offering cigarettes to the statue, observing the direction of rising smoke as a means of spiritual communication.

This temple represents an unusual case where a Japanese military figure receives regular worship within a Chinese temple structure in Taiwan.

GPS coordinates: 23.04060,120.19029

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:13