Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The small shrine within Koshu Shrine has been restored. (Image source / Ministry of Culture)
The site of Koshu Shrine. (Image source / Muña Township Office, Pingtung County)
The restoration work of the shrine is ongoing, including the completion of surrounding facilities through fundraising or charity sales. In August 2015, a dedication ceremony was held, and the torii gate, symbolizing the spirit of the shrine, was funded by Kentaro Sato, a Shinto priest from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Crafted from high-quality Japanese cypress, the 3.5-meter-high, 4-meter-wide grand torii gate was shipped to Taiwan on April 11 and erected on May 7, bringing the appearance of Koshu Shrine closer to completion.
Kentaro Sato, a Shinto priest from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, has been actively involved in the restoration of Koshu Shrine. (Image source / Koshu Small Shrine)
From the Japanese colonial period until the relocation of the Nationalist government to Taiwan (1946), Koshu Village served as the political and religious center of the indigenous villages in Muña Township. The majority of villagers are members of the Paiwan indigenous tribe, known for their strong sense of community and as one of the few formidable tribes in Paiwan society. Surrounded by mountains, Koshu Village boasts beautiful scenery. With the newly added attraction of the restored Koshu Shrine, highlights include the Koshu Stairway Ancient Trail, views of the Dawu Mountain sunset, and the Kalan Sacred Tree.
Exclusive "omamori" (amulets) for Koshu Shrine are also sold to help raise additional funds for the shrine’s restoration. (Image source / Koshu Small Shrine)
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