Department of Cultural Affairs

The Bank of Taiwan Dormitory in Beitou is formed of three main buildings and a courtyard. The first building, situated closest to the road, was built around 1935, and originally served as the Shin Matsushita Hotel. The other two buildings, built circa 1922 as the private villas of businessman Kozuka Kaneyoshi, were later purchased by Shin Matsushita and incorporated into the hotel grounds.
Around 1941, the Bank of Taiwan purchased the Shin Matsushita Hotel, using it as a club and lodge. Following World War II, it was converted to a dormitory for employees of the Bank of Taiwan and their families. The whole building is shaped similar to a bridge and traverses a streambed, blending harmoniously with its natural surroundings, and serving as a recreational venue of superlative quality. The building is highly valuable for its rare combination of Japanese exterior and Western decorative features.