The Historical Relic Museum can be found in Chiayi Park. It is a Japanese-style building that was constructed in 1941. Inside, visitors can learn about the history of Chiayi, Alishan, and the Japanese colonial legacy.
Entry to the museum is free, and visitors are required to take off their shoes before entering.
This building used to serve as the administrative office of Kagi Shrine. Only the ruins of the shrine can be seen today, as the main structure was destroyed in a fire in 1994. The Historical Relic Museum building underwent renovation and was opened to the public in 2001. The original beauty of the building was restored, featuring Japanese-style stone lanterns, walls made of wooden planks, and a black tiled roof. The area surrounding the museum is now part of Chiayi Park.
Kagi Shrine was a Shinto shrine that was initially built facing south in 1915. In 1942, the shrine was altered to face west. In 1917, it was categorized as a prefectural shrine, and deities such as Prince Yoshihisa, Onamuchi no Mikoto, and Amaterasu were enshrined there. However, the shrine was destroyed by fire in April 1994.
During the Japanese colonial rule, a total of 204 shrines were built in Taiwan. The first shrine was constructed in Tainan in December 1896. The majority of shrines were built in the 1930s until Japan's defeat in World War II.
While walking in the park, visitors may also notice the Confucius Temple. The Chiayi Confucius Temple was originally built in 1706 but collapsed due to an earthquake in 1907. It was rebuilt inside Chiayi Park in 1961.
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