Golden Shrine
Built during the Japanese occupation, the Golden Shrine is Taiwan's first shrine with a complete Shinto religious space, witnessing the prosperity of the Jinguashi mining industry and its religious culture at the time. The shrine retains its stone steps, torii gate, and ritual spaces, showcasing the characteristics of traditional Shinto architecture. Surrounded by mountains and forests, the scenery is serene, and visitors can walk along the trails to explore the ruins and enjoy the natural landscape. The Golden Shrine not only carries historical memory and religious significance but also possesses cultural, educational, and tourism value, making it an important site for understanding the religious and mining history of Taiwan during the Japanese occupation.
(Image Source：New Taipei City Government Gold Museum)
