Daxi Shinto Shrine (大溪社) - Spectral Codex
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大溪社

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The main hall of the shrine would have been located on this stone pedestal.
The main hall of the shrine would have been located on this stone pedestal.

A small Shinto shrine established in October 1932 to commemorate the ascension of the Japanese emperor to the throne. Traces of the original shrine can still be found scattered around Zhongzheng Park (中正公園). The original stone pedestal, which would have held the main hall, now provides a foundation for Chaoran Pavilion (超然亭). Immediately to the east is the remains of an old sumo arena (大溪相撲場). Daxi was known as Taikei in Japanese and hence this shrine was likely known as Taikei-sha (大溪社).

A closer look at a row of recovered stone lantern bases inscribed by donors and, on the right, the name of the shrine.
A closer look at a row of recovered stone lantern bases inscribed by donors and, on the right, the name of the shrine.
The neatly restored Daxi Sumo Arena (大溪相撲場).
The neatly restored Daxi Sumo Arena (大溪相撲場).

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