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The Haishan Shrine was completed on May 13, 1938, during the late Japanese colonial period, shortly after the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. At that time, Japan was entering a state of war, and its control over Taiwanese religion had reached its peak. The Japanese actively promoted the Imperial Subjectification Movement in Taiwan, mobilizing the entire island to support the war effort. As a result, Taiwanese people were forced to worship at Shinto shrines, with the policy of "one town, one shrine" aimed at strengthening control over Taiwan. The construction of the Haishan Shrine is believed to be closely related to these policies. As a site for ideological education and colonial indoctrination, the shrine formed a stark cultural contrast with traditional Taiwanese temples and local shrines. Today, the remaining structures of the Haishan Shrine include stone walls, stone stairs, the base of the third torii gate, stone platforms, and an air raid shelter built in 1940. The stone walls are made of Shilin hard stone, while the stone stairs are made of washed gravel. The air raid shelter has been modified with cement in the front section, while the rear section retains its original structure. The historic site includes the Haishan Shrine ruins, the air raid shelter beneath the shrine, and the Jiji Pond located in Yuan Shan Park.