It was also known as Twatutia (a transliteration of the Taiwanese Hokkien Tuā-tiū-tiânn),[1][2] Daitōtei during Japanese rule, and Tataocheng (Mandarin) during the Kuomintang era.
Dadaocheng was an important trading port in the 19th century, and is still a major historical tourist attraction and shopping area.
In the early 20th century, Daitotei was considered a part of the Taihoku area outside of the city proper, and was where European settlers lived.
The interior structure of Eraku-za imitated the Imperial Theater in Tokyo and included a café, a gymnasium and dressing rooms.
There is a festival to celebrate the birthday of Xiahai Cheng Huang (City God) on the 13th day of the 5th lunar month every year.