Garrison Command Bunker Ruins (Cultural and Historical Image Park) Introduction
At the end of World War II, Japan deployed five divisions and seven brigades in Taiwan to defend against attacks from the United States. The most significant unit in the northern part was the 66th Division stationed in Taipei, commanded by General Yoshisaburo Nakajima. The unit was code-named "Gan," which is referred to as "Gan Unit" by the locals in Taishan District. The "Gan Unit Bunker Site" is located at the end of Lane 352, Section 1, Mingzhi Road, belonging to Tongrong Village, situated on a hillside with good visibility. It served as the command headquarters for the Japanese military, functioning as both a general staff and command center. The bunker consists of two levels, with a staircase leading to a basement. The interior is divided into several rooms of varying sizes, approximately 2 to 4 meters wide and 3.65 to 4.5 meters deep, equipped with bathrooms and offices, suggesting that the stationed troops numbered around 30 to 40 personnel. In front of the bunker, there was originally about 0.7 hectares of Tongrong Children's Park, a land god temple, and a pavilion. In order to preserve the historical appearance and significance of the Japanese military's deployment in northern Taiwan, the district office has expanded the educational and recreational functions of the bunker and park, integrating images of various important local attractions to establish a local teaching and historical image park.
