Rijin Officer's Residence

Chiayi Attractions

日警官舍
日警官舍

This Japanese-style building has an elegant design and is constructed using local cypress wood, thus remaining well-preserved. During the Japanese colonial period, the Tsou people had a good relationship with the Japanese, referring to them as "maya." The Dabang area was the first indigenous village where the Japanese established a "Native Elementary School," marking the beginning of modern education for the Tsou. The Japanese police officer’s residence is the only "annex" located in an indigenous area in Taiwan, used to host high-ranking officials who came for inspections. After World War II, it served as the official residence of the township head and was renovated a few years ago. Do not miss this historical site when you go for a stroll!

Address:Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605

Rijin Officer's Residence Introduction

This Japanese-style building is quite elegant in design and is constructed using local hinoki cypress, which has allowed it to be well-preserved. During the Japanese occupation, the relations between the Tsou people and the Japanese were very good; the Tsou referred to the Japanese as "maya." The Dabang area was one of the first indigenous villages where the Japanese established a "Banto Education Center," marking the beginning of modern education for the Tsou people. The Japanese police officer's residence is the only "annex" located in an indigenous area in Taiwan, used to host high-ranking officials who came for inspections. After World War II, it served as the residence for the township chief and was renovated a few years ago. It is a historical site that the public should not miss when going for a stroll.

Rijin Officer's Residence Travel Information

Address:Alishan Township, Chiayi County 605


Transportation Methods:Take the Taiwan Railways to Chiayi Station, then transfer to Chiayi County Bus 7314 (towards Dabang) and get off at Dabang Station.


Other Nearby Attractions: Dabang Visitor Center and Tsou Indigenous Cultural CenterBird Observatory TrailKuba (Maya's Traditional Festival)Tefuliao Trail (Cypress Giant Trees Group)Mihu Trail (Miyangxi Trail)Dinghu TrailYahua Mass TrailShizhao Trail SystemFengliu Cave TrailLijia Maple Viewing Trail


Nearby Cuisine: Dadongshan Recreational Resort CenterYongfu RestaurantStone Table Lamb RestaurantStone Table Lamb ShopLongyun Leisure FarmZhuyuan Mountain VillaAiyu Uncle's HouseGuan Yun Mountain VillaCloud RestaurantA-Liang Railway Bento


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