Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park Introduction
The Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park was established to commemorate Mr. Hatta Yoichi, the builder of the Chianan Irrigation System. Hatta Yoichi is also known as the "Father of the Chianan Irrigation System." In 1910, he came to southern Taiwan to engage in the long exploration work for the Wushantou Reservoir and the Chianan Irrigation System. Located on the northern side of the Wushantou Reservoir, the Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park underwent renovation in 2009 and officially opened in 2011, featuring a complete set of Japanese architectural buildings. To faithfully preserve its original appearance, the engineers in charge of the restoration traveled to Hatta Yoichi's hometown in Ishikawa Prefecture to investigate local architectural characteristics and based the renovation on Japanese carpentry techniques, all to make the park closer to the aesthetics of Japanese architecture. The furniture arrangement in Hatta’s residence resembles that of the original setup, allowing visitors to feel as though they have stepped into a time tunnel. The outdoor garden features picturesque scenes of small bridges and flowing water, with the pool designed in the shape of Taiwan, further highlighting Hatta Yoichi's deep affection for this land.
