The site was originally founded by the Azuma Sake Brewing Company in 1913.
During the Second World War, the facility was utilized as a distillery for the Hualien branch of the Taiwan Governor's Monopoly Bureau.
The park's architecture features a mix of traditional Japanese wooden construction and post-war industrial brick elements.
Several exhibition spaces still contain original production machinery and structural remnants from the sake brewing era.
Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park is a restored historic site housed in a former 1913 sake winery. The complex features 26 heritage buildings spread across 3.3 hectares, reflecting Japanese colonial architectural styles. It currently functions as a hub for local artisans, designers, and cultural exhibitions. Visitors find a variety of independent boutiques, handicraft shops, and small eateries within the renovated factory spaces. Large grassy courtyards serve as communal areas for public art installations and outdoor performances. The park remains a primary venue for Hualien’s independent music performances and craft workshops. Several buildings retain their original wooden structures and industrial brick chimneys.
The central square facing the old brick factory chimneys.
Check the official website's calendar before visiting to time your arrival with seasonal craft markets or live music events.
Explore the side alleys between buildings to find smaller, hidden workshops that are often missed by casual foot traffic.
Do not assume all buildings are open; some areas are designated for administrative use or private workshops and are not accessible to the public.
Individual shops and exhibitions may have varying rest days; check current announcements on the park's official website.
