Xizhi Shrine
Xizhi Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary in Taiwan featuring simple wooden structures and well-maintained paths surrounded by trees in a quiet location. The building displays a gently curved roof with modest wooden decorations and offers visitors a place of stillness away from busy streets.
The shrine was built during Japan's rule of Taiwan and served the local population as a place of worship and prayer. After Japanese rule ended, the site was abandoned, but the structure was reconstructed in 2015 to preserve the history and traditions of this place.
The shrine carries traditions brought from Japan during the period of Japanese rule in Taiwan, reflecting Shinto practices that local people still follow today. Visitors can observe small rituals: people wash their hands at a basin, bow, and clap before the altar while leaving coins as a sign of respect.
The site is easily accessible by public transit at Xizhi Station and suitable for a relaxed visit without set visiting hours. The location is quiet and not crowded, allowing visitors to take their time wandering and discovering small details.
The shrine lay abandoned for many years, and visitors today can see only fragmentary remains and traces of the original structure. These incomplete remnants tell stories from an earlier time and make the site a special testament to Taiwan's complex past.
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