Hayashi Department Store

A "must see" if you are interested in a relic from the Japanese colonial period. Interesting to learn that Taiwan was once ruled by the Japanese for half a century and that this area was once known as the "Ginza" of Tainan. Of note, the restrooms were tiny and the tofu pudding desserts served on the 5th floor cafe were delicous but servings were on the petite size. They also require each person to order something. Displays were in Chinese only but you can learn alot more about this relic doing a web search.

Has many different goods available. From household goods to fashion goods, one can find things that they like. They have quite a variety of Taiwan edible goodies on the first floor. The 5th has a cafe which serves delicious pastries and the soft toufu dessert. There is even a small souvenir shop on the top floor! Must go! Definitely worth a visit.

Very cool historic departmental store and worth checking out. Recommend taking the elevator to the top and check out the roof before working your way down. We had a lovely view of the sunset from the roof top. The departmental store had lots of interesting items and worth spending plenty of time there. We got some earrings there and some tile coasters. Very happy with the purchase and the experience.

A historical place reminiscent of the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan. Structurally well preserved with modern updates that do not affect its historical stature. Worth a visit.

This is a very historic old building but also has a cool set of small shops inside it. There is a big queue to use the elevator, and it's tiny, so just take the stairs. Speaking of the stairs, they are very steep! The cafe at the top is cool and has some tasty treats on the menu for reasonable prices.

The cafe at the top is very stylish and serves nice desserts and drinks. The caramel pudding with “Taiwanese macaron” was a real treat, and the red tea float was also very nice. A great place to relax. Minimum order for sitting is pretty much just buy something.

One of the oldest department store in Taiwan with history that can be traced back to the Japanese occupation era. I'm glad the city decided to renovate the building and preserve its own heritage. The building is aesthetically pleasing, and lots of its old features inside were preserved, like the elevator and floorings. The interior design feels like a mix of old school and modern vibes. I highly recommend at least checking out the terrace on the top floor. It's neatly designed but unfortunately doesn't provide a very good city view. There's also a Japanese shrine up there. Even tho its titled as a department store it feels more like a huge souvenir store, the items sold inside are mostly artistic crafts and souvenirs of all kinds. Still, I recommend checking it out if you're in Tainan. Undoubtedly a pretty cool place to explore.

Oldest department store in Taiwan full of lots of local crafts and unique items . Well worth the visit in Tainan . Lovely collection of bags on level 5