House Filled with Happiness

Top choice in Mokpo


Mokpo's most attractive cafe, with dark polished wood, dim lights and a wrap-around veranda, is inside a restored Japanese colonial residence. Given the history, the name may seem ironic, but there's no denying that the building itself is beautiful, with a quiet calm.


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Nearby Mokpo attractions

1. Mokpo Modern History Museum

0.03 MILES

This museum is housed in the Mokpo branch of the Japanese Oriental Colonization Company, a building from the 1920s. It takes a hard look at the Japanese…

3. Yudalsan Park

0.61 MILES

Right on the coast, this park is filled with rocky cliffs and pavilions, with views across the island-scattered sea. Follow the main path for about 45…

6. Mokpo Culture & Arts Center

2.1 MILES

A grand four-floor atrium building that displays the work of local artists who work in all genres – from traditional ink to colourful modern splodges,…

7. Gatbawi Culture District

2.16 MILES

This area, 4km east of downtown, has a swathe of museums. Just past the museums are the riverside Gatbawi Rocks, which have been heavily eroded into…

8. Namnong Memorial Hall

2.19 MILES

This hall contains a collection of paintings by five generations of the Huh family, including work by Huh Gun, a master of Namjonghwa, a Korean art style…