Hidden within the dense forests of Yangmingshan National Park is the “Mountain Home,” a hiker’s lodge built in 1938 by the Japanese government. Indeed, few realize the park’s origins date back to the Japanese colonial era, when it was established as Daiton Kokuritsu Kōen in 1937. Intended as a rest stop for trekkers, the wooden lodge spanned approximately 18 pings (about 60 square meters) and featured a dining hall, restroom facilities, and even a shop—remarkably luxurious for its time. Due to the colder temperatures at this elevation (around 800 meters), a…
