By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported.

The restoration work continues, including the completion of surrounding facilities through crowdfunding and donations. In August 2015, a dedication ceremony was held. The torii gate, a symbol of the shrine's spiritual essence, was funded by Kenichi Sato, a Shinto priest from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Crafted from premium Japanese cypress, the 3.5-meter-high, 4-meter-wide torii gate was shipped to Taiwan on April 11 and erected on May 7, bringing the Koshigoe Shrine closer to its complete form.

From the Japanese colonial period until the relocation of the Nationalist government to Taiwan in 1946, Koshigoe Village served as the political and religious center of the indigenous communities in Peinan Township. The majority of villagers are members of the Paiwan tribe, known for their strong sense of unity, making Koshigoe a rare and resilient community within Paiwan society. Surrounded by mountains, the village boasts stunning scenery. With the newly restored Koshigoe Shrine as an added attraction, highlights include the Koshigoe Stone Steps Ancient Trail, panoramic views of the Dagu Mountain sunset, and the Kalan Sacred Tree.

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