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A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House

2.5 star property
This restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House offers a peaceful retreat near Lotus Pond where travelers can read in the library or explore the area by bicycle

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A Touch of Zen offers a serene escape steeped in history. Relax in the lush garden, unwind on the terrace, or browse the library. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and bike rentals for exploring nearby attractions, all in a tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is €52
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tatami Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Writers' Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin Bunk Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Living room

Entire Guest Wing

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Single Futons and 1 Large Single Bed

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Classic Villa

Classic Villa

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Large Single Bed, 2 Single Futons, 4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Zuoying District, a neighbourhood in Kaohsiung, A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House is near a train station and in a national park. Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park and Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ruifeng Night Market and Liuhe Night Market. Enjoy an event or a match at Kaohsiung National Stadium, and consider making time for Pier-2 Art Center—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kaohsiung travel guide
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No. 14, Jianye New Residential Quarter, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, 813

What's nearby

  • Dragon Tiger Tower featuring a pond
    Lotus Pond
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kaohsiung Confucius Temple featuring a garden and a temple or place of worship
    Kaohsiung Confucius Temple
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dragon Tiger Tower featuring a temple or place of worship
    Dragon Tiger Tower
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kaohsiung National Stadium
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Oil Refinery Elementary School Station
    3 min drive
  • Xin Zuoying Station
    4 min drive
  • Kaohsiung (KHH-Kaohsiung Intl.)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • 阿博深夜早餐店
    12 min walk
  • 北站羊肉
    11 min walk
  • 香園牛肉麵館
    4 min walk
  • 左營老牌豆漿店
    11 min walk
  • 第一家刀削麵
    11 min walk

About this property

A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House

Guest house near Lotus Pond
Located close to Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park and Kaohsiung Confucius Temple, A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House provides a terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, outdoor furniture and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and rice cookers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay) (for a fee)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TWD 500.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: TWD 500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House on 17 Mar 2026 start from €52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House located?

Located in Zuoying District, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Goodbye Lulu-Taiwan Guancun Cultural Park, Kaohsiung Confucius Temple and Lotus Pond. Kaohsiung National Stadium and Kaohsiung Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). World Games Station is 25 minutes by foot and Xin Zuoying Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

A Touch of Zen ─ A Restored Japanese Colonial Era Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

teksong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very thoughtful, even gave me a tour around the neighborhood, which has a lot of historical value. The house was definitely a vibe, pretty cool. You could probably have a nice hangout with your friends there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay at Japanese House

Lovely stay at the guesthouse. Very homey and welcoming. Wendy was an excellent host who helped us with ordering taxi and recommendations to nearby restaurants. The tatami beds were amazing comfortable. Other guests were respectful and we had no problems sharing common spaces. It was a pleasure staying at the restored Japanese house. Love the quiet residential neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a quiet, peaceful place in a part of Kaohsiung that was easily accessible to transit where I could simply recuperate and get my bearings during my visit. The hosts helped me with all questions, shared about the history of the house and the surrounding area, and were always spot-on with recommendations about the intricacies of local transit, eats and museums - and places in the cities I would later visit.

10/10 Excellent

Yingfaisimon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Nicely decorated historic house with its charm. The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. Perfect stay away from the busy city. The owner is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
整體經驗還不錯
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une jolie maison

L'hôte ne parlait pas vraiment anglais mais était très sympathique et serviable. Il s'est efforcé d'assurer mon confort tout au long de mon séjour et m'a même emmené en voiture aux stations de train/métro. Il y a des places de parking et une station de vélos à louer juste à côté de la maison. Le logement est une maison assez ancienne en banlieue de la ville. La salle commune est très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une jolie maison

L'hôte ne parlait pas vraiment anglais mais était très sympathique et serviable. Il s'est efforcé d'assurer mon confort tout au long de mon séjour et m'a même emmené en voiture aux stations de train/métro. Il y a des places de parking et une station de vélos à louer (YouBike) juste à côté de la maison. Le logement est une maison assez ancienne en banlieue de la ville. La salle commune est très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUCHENG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

chia-ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ihssan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020