New Attraction Opens in Taiwan! "Free Entry, Rich in Content, Beautiful Like Japan"-1

New Taipei City's Tamsui has a new free tourist attraction! Hidden near Tamsui Old Street, the century-old municipal historic site "Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence" officially opens its doors on October 3, 2026, after restoration. This three-story Japanese-Western style mansion was originally the private residence of Japanese merchant Kintaro Nakano during the Japanese colonial era. After the war, it served as the residence for the head of a naval shipyard and even had a private swimming pool added. The building now preserves exquisite brick exteriors, Japanese wooden windows, a fireplace, and remnants of the swimming pool. It's open for free year-round, closing at 5 PM on weekdays and 6 PM on weekends. When visiting Tamsui, besides Fort San Domingo and the Former British Consulate at Takow, you can also step into this historic Western-style house and admire the architectural features from different periods. Free New Attraction Opens in Tamsui! Century-Old Historic Site "Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence" Restored, Open Weekdays and Weekends The New Taipei City-designated historic site "Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence" officially opened to the public on October 3. Located at No. 1, Lane 20, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, it sits in a historic area once known as "No. 14, Fenghuo Street." This building was originally constructed by Kintaro Nakano, a Japanese merchant who came to Taiwan for business during the Japanese colonial period, as his private residence. After World War II, the Nakano Residence was repurposed as the dormitory for the head of a naval shipyard, and various architectural elements were added and modified over different periods. In 2008, the Nakano Residence was designated as a New Taipei City historic site, and its restoration was completed in 2026, reopening it to the public.