Miyahara (宮原眼科) is one of the most visited attractions in Taichung, featuring great dessert and beautifully wrapped confectionery. In this installment of our Taiwan Travel Guide Series, we bring you to Miyahara (宮原眼科) in Taichung.
Miyahara (宮原眼科) – One of the Best Places to Visit in Taichung
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Miyahara (宮原眼科) in Taichung used to be an ophthalmology clinic owned by a Japanese man called Miyahara.
After a brief history being the Taichung City Government’s Public Health Bureau, and suffering partial destruction during an earthquake, it was bought over by Dawn Cakes and refurbished into a unique shop cum cafe.
Today, Miyahara has evolved into one of the most visited attractions in Taichung and is immensely popular with locals and tourists.
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Miyahara – A Shop Like No Other
If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you will love the magical ambiance here.
The first storey is a store front that sells the most beautifully packed confectionery that you will ever find in Taichung. If you are looking for the perfect gift to bring home, chances are, you will find it here. Word is that the pineapple cakes here are one of the best you can get in Taichung.
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Sweet Treats in a Magical Ambiance
Love sweet treats? Fancy having this at this magical world of Miyahara. While the first floor is devoted to selling prepacked confectionery, the upper storey is a dine-in cafe selling all kinds of delectable desserts.
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The places of interest in Taichung are not easily accessible by public transport. If you are looking for convenience, why not consider a day tour to Miyahara, Rainbow Village, Gaomei Wetlands and the National Taichung Theater. This day tour is value-for-money and covers the above best attractions in Taichung all within a day.
Miyahara’s Second Branch at Fourth Credit Union (第四信用合作社), Taichung
As the cafe at Miyahara tend to be crowded, we walked a short distance to Fourth Credit Union (第四信用合作社) where the second branch of the cafe is located. Fourth Credit Union is located at No. 72號, Zhongshan Road, Central District, Taichung City, Taiwan 400.
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67 Ice Cream Flavors in One Shop
This is a place serious about their ice-cream. We’ve never been to a cafe where there are 16 chocolate flavors, 20 fruit flavors, 13 tea flavors, 3 coffee flavors, 9 yogurt flavors and 6 house specials, making a total of 67 ice-cream flavors in one place. If you are fretting over which flavor to choose, worry not. The cafe allows you to sample before you make a decision on which one to indulge in.
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If you are not into ice-cream, Miyahara also offers shaved ice, other desserts such as cream brûlées, chocolate and cheese-based desserts as well as tiramisu. There’s even salad and steak for those who are looking for a full meal.
At Fourth Credit Union (第四信用合作社), you can also get the same kind of souvenirs that you find in Miyahara, but the collection here is much lesser. So if you have something specific in mind, it’s better to purchase them at Miyahara before going to Fourth Credit Union.
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Miyahara (宮原眼科)
No. 20 Zhongshan Road, Central District, Taichung City, Taiwan
http://www.miyahara.com.tw/
The places of interest in Taichung are not easily accessible by public transport. If you are looking for convenience, why not consider a day tour to Miyahara, Rainbow Village, Gaomei Wetlands and the National Taichung Theater. This day tour is value-for-money and covers the above best attractions in Taichung all within a day.
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