Martyrs' Shrine

Kaohsiung Attractions

中軸線往入口牌樓

The original site of the Kaohsiung City Martyrs' Shrine, located on the southern slope of Shoushan, was built by the Japanese as the "Kotohira Shrine." After several renovations and expansions, it added a mountain gate, main hall, front hall, and corridor pavilions, featuring traditional Chinese palace-style golden glazed tiles, full of solemn grandeur.

Address：No. 32, Zhongyi Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan

Martyrs' Shrine Introduction

The Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine, located on the southern foothills of Shoushan, was originally built by the Japanese as the "Kotohira Shrine." After several renovations, it has added a mountain gate, main hall, front hall, and corridor pavilion, adorned with traditional Chinese palace-style golden glazed tiles, creating a solemn and magnificent atmosphere. The Martyrs' Shrine is surrounded by ancient pines, with a serene environment and lush greenery in front of the shrine, which has a classic charm. In recent years, the city government has installed a LOVE observation platform next to the shrine, a romantic giant installation art piece that adds a touch of softness to the shrine's strong presence. From this vantage point, visitors can overlook the beautiful views of the harbor city, making it a popular spot for photography, outdoor activities, and enjoying the diverse scenery of Greater Kaohsiung day and night.

Historical Sites

Martyrs' Shrine Travel Information

Address：No. 32, Zhongyi Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：Bus: Operates from Tuesday to Sunday. Take the No. 56 bus (from Kaohsiung Railway Station to Shoushan Zoo) and get off at the Lover's Lookout Station to reach the Kaohsiung Martyrs' Shrine. The scheduled arrival times for the No. 56 bus at Lover's Lookout are from 9:04 AM to 6:04 PM on Tuesday to Friday, with about 1 to 2 buses per hour; on weekends and holidays, the schedule is from 9:04 AM to 6:04 PM, with about 2 to 3 buses per hour.

Other Nearby Attractions： Shoushan Love Viewing Platform 、 Wude Hall 、 Kaohsiung Hamaxing Da Tian Temple 、 Yongtian Arts & Jinma Hotel Contemporary Art Museum 、 Hamasen Railway Cultural Park 、 West Coast Port Line Bike Path 、 Baitou Mountain Fort (Xiziwan) 、 Zhan Er Ku 、 Shoushan Zoo 、 Sizihwan Chiang Kai-shek Residence