Shoyoen, Historic mansion in Sinsing District, Taiwan
The red brick mansion features traditional Japanese woodwork craftsmanship, stone foundations from local quarries, and observation terraces overlooking Dawu Mountain.
Established in November 1940 by Kōzui Ōtani, the 22nd Monshu of Nishi Honganji Buddhist sect, as a winter residence and tropical agricultural research station.
The building combines Taiwanese architectural elements with Japanese design principles, incorporating local materials and construction techniques from both cultures.
Located near central Kaohsiung, the site opens to visitors since 2020 after a three-year restoration project that preserved its original architectural features.
The property contained experimental gardens for cultivating tropical plants from Southeast Asia, making it a center for agricultural research in the 1940s.
Location: Sinsing District
Inception: November 1, 1940
GPS coordinates: 22.63183,120.30912
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:02
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