Historic Japanese District Near Jingtong Station, Pingxi Line

The Japanese-style dormitory complex located in Jingtong Street, Pingxi District, New Taipei City, was built continuously by the Taiyang Mining Company from 1925 to 1940, and was mainly used as accommodation for the company's senior executives and their families. There are a total of 17 dormitories, and the architectural style is Japanese wooden construction, centered around black tiles and white walls, using high-quality timbers such as hinoki and fir, embodying the typical characteristics of Japanese architecture. The dormitory group is situated in a serene environment surrounded by mountains and rivers on the Keelung River, maintaining many details of Japanese architecture such as sliding doors, tatami mats, and cypress doors and windows, allowing visitors to feel as if they are in Japan. They are on the streets of Japan.