Ikedaya Introduction
Chikuyou, located at No. 30 Huainan Street, Liugui District, Kaohsiung City, was formerly the Liugui Station of Kaohsiung Bus, originally operated as an inn by Japanese businessman Ikeda Heitaro, hence the name Chikuyou. It was later sold to Kaohsiung Bus to serve as the Liugui Station, acting as a transportation hub for residents in mountainous areas such as Liugui District, Maolin District, and Taoyuan District. Chikuyou features an M-shaped structure composed of three one-story buildings, and the current layout and design remain as originally constructed. The interior of the guest rooms and their furnishings have been well preserved, making it a rare example of a Japanese-style inn architecture. It was registered as a historical building in 2003, ensuring the preservation of its historical and cultural significance, allowing this old Japanese house to tell its stories and showcase its former glory. An ideal visit time is about 1 hour, during which visitors can take photographs throughout the park and learn about its historical changes through the informational panels and old photographs on the walls.
