Beitou Museum
Beitou Museum
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HappyAKA
Singapore52 contributions
Dec 2019
Came here hoping to have a more in-depth explanation to Beitou and its development. Was disappointed in the content - half the property dedicated to restaurant, the other half had little in content, the only interesting room was that of the old ceramic bath area for the hotspring. Unless you are fans of Japanese architecture, not worth the long walk uphill from Xin Bei Tou MRT station, nor the admission fee in my view, as we also travel quite extensively to Japan.
Written 5 January 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,528 contributions
Oct 2020
Taiwan was the jewel in the crown of the Japanese Empire. Some things remain, such as the building housing the Beitou Museum, which was once the residence of an upper-class Japanese family. Much of the interior remains intact, it's well worth inspecting. The period of Japanese occupation (1895-1945) is regarded as a golden age by some older Taiwanese people.
Written 6 September 2021
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mavis
Asia120 contributions
The museum itself is not so many things to see but they provide some culture lessons which seems quite interesting. The restaurant inside was good, nice food with good view. If you want to have lunch there, go earlier cuz after 2 o'clock they only service afternoon tea.
The mini bus from metro station to the museum is not so frequently so maybe better to check the time table first.
The mini bus from metro station to the museum is not so frequently so maybe better to check the time table first.
Written 17 December 2014
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WongAK
Melbourne, Australia268 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
With its century old history, most of which wonderfully preserved, the museum is a hidden gem in this hot spring central area of Beitou. Established in the 1920's during the Japanese occupation era, this place used to be an elegant guesthouse (Kazan hotel), probably serving the then Japanese "upper class", complete with meeting rooms and ritual tea ceremony space, and a traditional 'hot spring bathing room'.
The manager of the place has been kind enough to show visiting guests the various rooms in this rather spacious 'museum' & its history. Rather amazing setup in my view.
When we arrived in late morning, we're welcomed to stay for lunch which we happily accepted the offer. After being shown around the place and watched a video, we returned to the dining area where quite a few families were already taken their place in the hall where lunch will be served.
It's kind off a set lunch arrangement and we're promptly given a menu. To my surprise it resembles a list of what I would call "mini-degustation" - 9 dishes in all, complete with ontree, small snacks of prawns, scallops, chicken, fish 'snacks' (steamed, fried & sushi style), finishing with kinda herbal soup, desert & fruits.
Admittedly the three of us were quite full at the end of the 'banquet' and really couldn't fault the menu, or the chef who designed it for that matter.
A very pleasant surprise lunch experience at a museum.
The manager of the place has been kind enough to show visiting guests the various rooms in this rather spacious 'museum' & its history. Rather amazing setup in my view.
When we arrived in late morning, we're welcomed to stay for lunch which we happily accepted the offer. After being shown around the place and watched a video, we returned to the dining area where quite a few families were already taken their place in the hall where lunch will be served.
It's kind off a set lunch arrangement and we're promptly given a menu. To my surprise it resembles a list of what I would call "mini-degustation" - 9 dishes in all, complete with ontree, small snacks of prawns, scallops, chicken, fish 'snacks' (steamed, fried & sushi style), finishing with kinda herbal soup, desert & fruits.
Admittedly the three of us were quite full at the end of the 'banquet' and really couldn't fault the menu, or the chef who designed it for that matter.
A very pleasant surprise lunch experience at a museum.
Written 1 April 2019
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PeiT231
New York City, NY268 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
This is a lovely old hotel in traditional Japanese style architecture, with miniature courtyards. There are exhibition explaining the construction method, as well as temporary special exhibition.
There is a restaurant with outdoor terrace for afternoon tea sets. It is a great place for spending time with friends.
There is a restaurant with outdoor terrace for afternoon tea sets. It is a great place for spending time with friends.
Written 6 January 2019
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windywoody
Colchester, UK84 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Absolutely lovely, tranquil and mesmerising part of Taipei, definitely worth a trip there!
Based in Taipei for the trip but have done all the stuff within town so decided Beitou would be a good change from the hustle and bustle of main Taipei. I walked all the way up to the museum, used around 15 minutes (can be quite steep for some), there's a bus (S25) that does go from Beitou Park (just outside Beitou metro station instead.
Entrance fee: 100TWD (£2.5~) if you just want to walk around. 800TWD (£20) would be for the meal and walking around, which I would recommend if budget allows (see below).
Everyone there were very friendly and helpful. An older lady was talking to the kids, offering to help visitors to take group photos and kindly talked me through some of the exhibits. The waiters/ waitresses were all very polite too. The house's wooden and the tiles are in tatami style, which for me was really mesmerising, peaceful and tranquil, very relaxed just to be around. There were exhibitions about Taiwanese art crafts and also history of the museum (it was a Japanese hot spring resort when established).
The meal was in Kaiseki style, meaning multiple small dishes. I've had Kaiseki meals where it's served all at once; as dishes were served one after another this time, I was a bit disappointed (I suppose it keeps the food warm and fresh though). Good quality food indeed, such as soft and tender egg and eel roll, 'al dente' soba noodles and comforting chicken soup (bamboo shoots and cheese was a weird combination though...).
Overall excellent experience, very lovely morning spent here!
Based in Taipei for the trip but have done all the stuff within town so decided Beitou would be a good change from the hustle and bustle of main Taipei. I walked all the way up to the museum, used around 15 minutes (can be quite steep for some), there's a bus (S25) that does go from Beitou Park (just outside Beitou metro station instead.
Entrance fee: 100TWD (£2.5~) if you just want to walk around. 800TWD (£20) would be for the meal and walking around, which I would recommend if budget allows (see below).
Everyone there were very friendly and helpful. An older lady was talking to the kids, offering to help visitors to take group photos and kindly talked me through some of the exhibits. The waiters/ waitresses were all very polite too. The house's wooden and the tiles are in tatami style, which for me was really mesmerising, peaceful and tranquil, very relaxed just to be around. There were exhibitions about Taiwanese art crafts and also history of the museum (it was a Japanese hot spring resort when established).
The meal was in Kaiseki style, meaning multiple small dishes. I've had Kaiseki meals where it's served all at once; as dishes were served one after another this time, I was a bit disappointed (I suppose it keeps the food warm and fresh though). Good quality food indeed, such as soft and tender egg and eel roll, 'al dente' soba noodles and comforting chicken soup (bamboo shoots and cheese was a weird combination though...).
Overall excellent experience, very lovely morning spent here!
Written 2 September 2018
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yfylou
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia6,316 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
This museum is a private museum. There are nearly 5,000 pieces of tradition artifacts from Taiwanese Han and Taiwan indigenous native people in this museum. Well preserved Japanese architecture house with an ancient rooftop.
Written 16 August 2017
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seungmino
81 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
This is a small museum (rather a Japanese traditional house) next to Grand View Hotel in Beitou. If you're staying at the hotel, try to visit. It will take just 30 minutes. Beautiful garden and building.
Written 7 May 2017
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Julie L
Pasig, Philippines669 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
There was a wedding so unfortunately we weren't able to see what's inside because of a wedding celebration. It takes 20-30minutes walk to get to this place make sure to be well hydrated.
Written 2 April 2017
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Taipei921
Singapore151 contributions
Nov 2016
Classic Japanese layout internally, with tatami mats in the grand hall (visitors are invited to sit and rest on the tatami mats). Just ensure no drinks or food are consumed while on the tatami mats. This is Taiwan's first public bathhouse, built by the Japanese in the late 1890's. You can see a bathing pool (emptied of course) on the lower floor where the Japanese stationed there used during its colonial rule of Taiwan. On display is a system for administering the use of the bathhouse by bathers. Japan's Emperor Hirohito once visited this bathhouse. The history of the bathhouse is well written in English and Chinese for guests to explore and understand.
Note: Entrance to museum is free. Visitors are to remove their shoes and don slippers provided there. Volunteers manning the entrance will advise you accordingly. Shoes are to be placed the shoes rack provided. Because this is a Japanese tatami laid house, visitors are to remove their shoes before entering the homes of Japanese, or most Asian homes, including Taiwan of course. Come, immerse in its history and imagine you are there too in the 1900's and 'hear' the chatter of the bathers relaxing in the hot bath
Note: Entrance to museum is free. Visitors are to remove their shoes and don slippers provided there. Volunteers manning the entrance will advise you accordingly. Shoes are to be placed the shoes rack provided. Because this is a Japanese tatami laid house, visitors are to remove their shoes before entering the homes of Japanese, or most Asian homes, including Taiwan of course. Come, immerse in its history and imagine you are there too in the 1900's and 'hear' the chatter of the bathers relaxing in the hot bath
Written 2 February 2017
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