Ikedaya Introduction
Chikuyou, located at No. 30 Huanan Street, Liugui District, Kaohsiung City, was originally the Liugui Station of the Kaohsiung Bus Company. It was operated as an inn by a Japanese national, Ikeda Heitaro, hence the name Chikuyou. Later, it was sold to the Kaohsiung Bus Company to serve as the Liugui Station, acting as a transportation hub connecting the indigenous communities of Liugui District, Maolin District, and Taoyuan District. Chikuyou is structured in a "M" shape and comprises three single-story buildings. The current layout still reflects the original design of the building. The interior decoration and facilities of the guest rooms have been preserved intact, making it a rare example of a Japanese-style guesthouse. It was registered as a historical building in 2003. Through cultural preservation, this old Japanese house has revitalized its story, sharing its former glory with the world. A recommended stay time is about 1 hour, allowing visitors to take photos around the park and learn about its historical changes through explanatory panels and old photographs.
