Ikedaya Introduction
Ikeda House is located at No. 30, Huannan Street, Liougu District, Kaohsiung County. It was formerly the Liougu Station of Kaohsiung Bus and was originally a guesthouse operated by a Japanese national, Hirotaro Ikeda, hence the name Ikeda House. Later, it was sold to Kaohsiung Bus to serve as the Liougu Station, acting as a transportation hub for the mountainous residents of Liougu District, Maolin District, and Taoyuan District. The structure of Ikeda House is in the shape of the letter 'M', comprising three single-story buildings. The current layout still reflects the original design from when it was built, with complete preservation of the interior decor and equipment, making it a rare example of a traditional Japanese-style inn. It was registered as a historical building in 2003, and through the preservation of its historical and cultural significance, this old Japanese house can once again share its story and tell of its former glory. A suggested visit duration is about 1 hour, during which you can take photos throughout the park and learn about its historical changes through explanatory panels and old photographs on the walls.
