Ji'an Qingxiu-yuan

In 1917, Japanese immigrants established the "Yoshino Preaching Place" here to stabilize the community and spread their faith, which is the present-day Qingxiu-yuan. During the Japanese colonial period, the main deities enshrined were Kōbō-Daishi, Fudō Myōō, and Bishamonten. The architecture primarily followed the style of traditional Koyasan temples in Japan. After the war, Qingxiu-yuan endured half a century of silence and dilapidation before local residents took over its management. The main hall was re-dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva, a dedication that continues to this day. Later, the Hualien County Government carefully completed the restoration project of Qingxiu-yuan, fully preserving the original appearance of the 88 historically valuable Buddha statues placed in the courtyard. To this day, Qingxiu-yuan is not only the most well-preserved Japanese colonial-era shrine relic in the eastern region, but it has also been designated a Level 3 historic monument and is a popular tourist attraction for Japanese visitors seeking their roots in Taiwan. Transportation: ● Public Transport: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle (East Rift Valley Hualien Line) - Route 303 - Alight at Qingxiu-yuan Station. Address: No. 345-1, Zhongxing Rd., Ji'an Township, Hualien County.