A must-visit scenic cafe for winter dates — featuring a Totoro bus stop, bald cypress trees, and breathtaking night views

▲ Vast areas of turning bald cypress trees at MITAKA 3e CAFE. (Photo / Photographer "Soaring in the Sky"") — Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.

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When it comes to famous date-worthy scenic cafes in Taichung, MITAKA 3e CAFE is definitely at the top of the list. Nestled on the mountainside behind Providence University, it’s a go-to spot for many university students on dates. The Totoro bus stop at the entrance has also become a pilgrimage site for many travelers. With the bald cypress trees currently enjoying a surge in popularity, this forest cafe is supremely romantic both day and night.

▲ A cute Totoro graffiti can be seen at the entrance of MITAKA 3e CAFE. (Photo / fromMITAKA 3e CAFEthe fan page)

▲ Even Totoro can’t resist the beauty of the bald cypress trees. (Photo / fromMITAKA 3e CAFEthe fan page)

At the intersection leading to MITAKA 3e CAFE, you’ll first spot adorable Totoro murals and a bus stop — a classic scene that delights visitors even before they step into the cafe. Along the path to the cafe, lush bald cypress trees are currently at their most vibrant, casting a dreamy glow as if you’re about to enter Totoro’s mystical world.

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The cafe is located on the mountainside of Dajiaoshan, with outdoor seating offering views of the beautiful Taichung cityscape. During the day, you can quietly admire the bustling urban scenery, and as night falls, the gradually lit-up city lights make it the perfect spot for night view appreciation. To keep visitors warm during the winter, the cafe also offers complimentary ginger-black sugar tea to warm both body and soul. With romantic bald cypress trees by day and enchanting night views by night, there’s no better time for a romantic mini-trip to Taichung than now.

▲ Breathtakingly romantic night view of Taichung. (Photo / fromMITAKA 3e CAFEthe fan page)

MITAKA 3e CAFE
Address: No. 731, Dongjin East Road, Shalu District, Taichung City
Phone: (04)2631-8578
Business Hours: Tuesday to Friday 17:00–00:00, Saturday to Sunday 16:00–00:00
*Dec 31 (New Year's Eve): 16:00–extended to 00:30; Jan 1 (New Year’s Day): 16:00–00:00 (No entry after 23:40 at the entrance)