Nishi Hongan-ji Plaza Introduction
Located at the southern edge of Ximen District, at the intersection of Zhonghua Road and Changsha Street, "Wanha 406 Plaza" was originally the "Nishi Hongan-ji" of Japan, funded jointly by Taiwanese believers and the Japanese. Its official name is "Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha Taiwan Betsuin," which began construction in 1904 and was completed in 1912. It is a group of buildings filled with Japanese-style charm. The Nishi Hongan-ji Taiwan Betsuin is a branch of the Japanese Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha established in Taiwan. Most of the main buildings are designed in an eclectic style commonly seen in Japanese Buddhist architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. The main hall, the shrine, the kitchen, and the bell tower are all primarily of eclectic style, while the "Rinban" is in the form of traditional Japanese residential architecture; the Shuxin Pavilion, reflecting the spirit of the new era, incorporates brick structures with Western wooden frames while maintaining a Japanese-style roof. After the opening of Nishi Hongan-ji Plaza, many photography enthusiasts often come here to take pictures, and many bloggers share their travel experiences on online platforms. The quaint bell tower, nostalgic Shuxin Pavilion, Japanese-style Rinban, and understated main hall all blend beautifully within a lush green park, creating picturesque scenes in the eyes of visitors. The culturally and historically significant "Nishi Hongan-ji" complex, through activation and reutilization by public agencies, has become an urban plaza that can expand and extend the Ximen cultural circle, providing travelers with an in-depth journey to reminisce about history while exploring the bustling Ximen area, with the hope of attracting crowds and revitalizing the prosperity of the Monga region.
