Qixiu Temple. In 1917, Japanese immigrants built the "Yoshino Mission" here to stabilize people's minds and for missionary purposes, which is the present-day Qixiu Temple. In 1917, Japanese immigrants built the "Yoshino Mission" here to stabilize people's minds and for missionary purposes, which is the present-day Qixiu Temple. During the Japanese occupation period, the main deities enshrined were Kōbō Daishi, Fudō Myōō, and Bishamonten. The architectural style primarily followed the traditional form of temples in the Kōyasan mountain range. After World War II, following half a century of silence and disrepair, Qixiu Temple was taken over and managed by local residents. The main hall was subsequently dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva, as it remains today. Later, the Hualien County Government meticulously completed the restoration project of Qixiu Temple, fully presenting the original appearance of the 88 Buddha statues of historical value placed in the courtyard. To this day, Qixiu Temple is not only the best-preserved Japanese-era shrine relic in eastern Taiwan but is also listed as a third-class historic site and is a tourist attraction for Japanese people visiting Taiwan to trace their roots. Transportation:●Public Transportation: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle (Rift Valley Hualien Line) - Route 303 - Get off at Qixiu Temple Station. Address: No. 345-1, Zhongxing Road, Ji'an Township, Hualien County.
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