Linnei Park Introduction
Linnei Park is located opposite the Linnei Township Office. It was formerly known as "Linnei Shrine," also referred to as "Japanese Shrine," established in 1939 during the Showa era, and has a history of over eighty years. In 1957, it was renamed Linnei Park, but it still retains two old-style Japanese gates and six stone lanterns. It is one of the most complete remnants of a Japanese shrine in Taiwan, where rituals were once held to honor deities such as the Three Creator Gods, Toyo-uke-ōkami, and Prince Nōkō. As you stroll up the steps, you will be flanked by old trees and the sounds of birds, creating a tranquil atmosphere. At the top of the steps, there is a two-section temple, with the main hall being the Jikong Temple, offering an excellent view of the confluence of the Qingshui and Zhuoshui Rivers. The back hall houses the Confucius Temple, which is said to be the former site of the shrine. During exam seasons, many parents bring their children here to pray to the Great Sage Teacher for blessings on their studies.
