Citou Tian Yao Gong

Yunlin Attractions

莿桐天瑤宮
莿桐天瑤宮

The former Prince Kitashirakawa Ruins, now the main site of faith for the Matsu belief at Tianyao Temple, is commonly known as Matsu of Citika Alley, serving as the center of faith in Citika city. During the Japanese colonial period, the original temple was destroyed by the Japanese, and a memorial stone called "Kitashirakawa Prince Ruins Monument" was established at the original site to commemorate that Prince Kitashirakawa Kanetaka camped in Citika Alley during the military expedition to Taiwan in 1895.

Address:No. 128, Zhongshan Road, Citou Township

Citou Tian Yao Gong Introduction

The former ruins of the Japanese Prince, now the important religious site of Tianyao Temple, is dedicated to Mazu, commonly known as Mazu of Citong Alley. It serves as the religious center of Citong City. During the Japanese occupation, the original temple was demolished by the Japanese, and a "North Shirakawa Palace Ruins Monument" was established at the original site to commemorate Prince Kanekuni of North Shirakawa, who camped in Citong Alley in 1895 during the military expedition to Taiwan.

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