Suehiro Shrine at Hayashi Department Store
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On the roof of the oldest department store in Tainan stands a Shinto shrine dating back to the 1930s.

📜 Shinto shrine located on the rooftop of the historic Hayashi Department Store in Tainan City.
🔍 Dating back to 1933, it is a unique cultural landmark and a reminder of Taiwan's Japanese colonial past.

Why Go

⛩️ Experience a rare rooftop Shinto shrine
🏛️ Explore Taiwan's oldest operating department store
🔭 Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop observatory
🆓 Free admission to both the shrine and department store

Tips

💡 Don't miss the old-fashioned elevator with its original indicator dial.
💡 Look for the WWII-era bombing hole in the building's facade.

Cost

💰 Free to visit.

Hours

🕒 Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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