Shingon Buddhism Grotto Temple of Beitou

The temple complex features a shrine carved into mountain walls beside a waterfall, with stone reliefs depicting Buddhist deities and symbols throughout the structure.

Established during the Taishō era by Shotaro Sano, owner of Hoshinoyu Hot Spring Bathhouse, the temple represents Japanese Buddhist influence in Taiwan during colonial times.

The temple honors Budong Mingwang, a Buddhist dharmapala, through detailed stone carvings and architectural elements that merge Japanese and Taiwanese building traditions.

Located within Yangmingshan National Park, the temple includes a wooden water house where visitors perform cleansing rituals using traditional scooping methods.

The temple grounds contain stone monuments labeled Orochi Myojin near the waterfall, with Chinese-style lions added to the site after World War II.

Location: Beitou District

GPS coordinates: 25.13423,121.50946

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:49