This department store is one of a kind. It is an old and historical building, probably from the 1930s and 40s when Japan still occupied Taiwan. And it was restored and decorated as if it were back then. So there are many antique like artifacts, like old TV sets, old elevators with indicator dials, old school sofas, record players etc. So as soon as you enter this department store, you feel like being transported back in time. Better yet, they sell many of the older souvenirs from back in time, such as antique, arts and crafts. Although it is now a nostalgic display, back then this department store is one of the biggest and the most innovative, as it's the first department store with a modern elevator, which is a novelty to many Taiwanese back then.

This was actually my favourite place in Tainan (and I loved so many things in Tainan)! It's clearly targeted at tourists and the gifts aren't cheap... but I felt the price is justified by the service and the ambience. It was so pretty and neat that I felt I walked onto the set of a Wes Anderson movie! There was also this amazing exhibition on the third floor called 'My Little Tainan' with these cute detailed miniatures of shops and homes - it was worth the visit for that alone

Interesting building that I chanced upon while making my way downtown. Great 5 storey department store that sells a variety of indie stuff as well as Tainan delicacies. As it's name suggests, there are some Japanese roots to this place and that Shinto shrine is actually built at the top of the building and provides spectacular views of the buildings around.

Many people come here to just take photos because you are literally transported to the good old Shanghai days with a nostalgia feel. Nice place to snap some nice photos for memories but generally the prices of items here are on the steep side. But they do feature unique stuff here though. Worth a visit.

Some of the items are slightly on the expensive side. First floor sells mainly food related products such as noodles, sauces, spreads, and tea. Second floor onwards to sixth floor sells mainly crafts, bags and clothes. Great view on the 6th floor!

Kind of retro Japanese vibes. Not cheap but a nice view from the rooftop. Once again, clear evidence of the Japanese colonial presence and its footprint in the beautiful then capital during the period of the Japanese colonization.

A great place to visit, cafe on top floor was cute, historic and worth going to even for a look. Site is of 2nd department store in Taiwan, opened by Japanese and they have kept the historic charm of the building.

Old Japanese era building. A department store selling different gift items. Interesting to take a look and see you can uncover something special for a souvenir

值得一去，入口有点看不出是百货公司。一开始还在入口处寻找“林百货”。所以如果跟着google map看到有一个店铺很多人然后外面有写限制人数的灯牌。那就是林百货了。 里面蛮多有趣的文创商品，蛮值得一去 电梯有人数限制，所以大部分人都是走楼梯上去的，神社在最上层。需要经过纪念品店才能到达

太喜欢林百货了，除了浓浓的历史感，里面的商品都是兼具设计感和趣味性的台湾文创产品 破费不少，但是大满足。