Changhua City Office is located in the heart of Changhua City and serves as an important center for local administration and urban development. The building features a post-war Japanese modernist architectural style, combining a two-story tiled structure, clean lines, and the spatial characteristics of early Japanese-era city offices, creating a dignified and elegant government appearance.The surrounding district blends administrative functions, commercial activity, and major transportation routes, forming one of the representative urban landscapes of Changhua City.
The predecessor of Changhua City Office was the Japanese-era “Changhua City Hall” (彰化市役所). In 1933 (Showa 8), Changhua Town merged with Nanguo Village and Dazhu Village and was officially upgraded to Changhua City under Taichung Prefecture administration. The first mayor was Satō Fusayoshi, a Japanese official. The following year, the city hall moved into the former Changhua District Office building and became the administrative center of the area.After World War II in 1945, the city hall was reorganized as the “Changhua City Government” under provincial administration. In 1951, after another administrative restructuring, it was officially renamed “Changhua City Office,” which continues to serve as the highest local administrative authority in Changhua City today.
Located on Guangfu Road, the modern Changhua City Office continues to promote urban development, tourism, and cultural preservation. Due to the high density of historic temples within the city, it even established a unique “Temple Affairs Office” responsible for managing several important temples, including the Confucius Temple and Yuanqing Temple, highlighting Changhua’s rich cultural heritage.
The cache is hidden within a public roadside structure near the pedestrian area. The container is small and well concealed, requiring careful observation and attention to detail to locate.