Puli Dongshi Shinto Shrine (東石神社)

Established in September 1936 as Toseki-jinja, this former district shrine (鄉社) was occupied by the ROC military in the post-war era, and much of it was dismantled. Following the withdrawal of the military in the late 1980s it was revealed that a pair of komainu, an impressive torii, several stone lanterns, and the base of the original shrine remained intact. The site has since been transformed into Puzi Art Park (朴子藝術公園).

Komainu at Puli Dongshi Shinto Shrine (東石神社)
Komainu at Puli Dongshi Shinto Shrine (東石神社)
The outer torii near the entrance to the park.
The outer torii near the entrance to the park.

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  • Historic Building (歷史建築)

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