But because we didn't have catapult to fling us like Angry Birds,
so we'd to walk and cross this bridge to go there.
Going up by steps as it's quite steep, it might be alright by
holding the railing but piling snow obstructed the path.
Let's take this magic bus to find Totoro in this neighborhood...
First, let's catch those two Totoros up there!
This hamlet sitting on the mountain with about 40 houses were brilliantly
refurbished with paintings that giving lively impression on their walls.
refurbished with paintings that giving lively impression on their walls.
Now, the narrow alleys looks more artistic and colorful with these giant
murals
which gaining numbers of tourists to visit Jaman Mural Village.
You can find from oriental, funky, and also something
romantic like these lovers murals...
It's quite pretty but some parts were peeled off or faded,
and vandalized with wordings.
But some still look new like this Andy Warhol pop art with vibrant colors.
Playful and cute cartoon characters...
One of kids' favorites murals... swinging spiderman~!
Too bad this cafe was closed, else it'll be nice to sit at the terrace...
and enjoy the surrounding views of Hanok Village in Jeonju at the foothill.
National Intangible Heritage Center (국립무형유산원)
also seen from here...
Actually there are many unique cafes and galleries up there,
but not sure whether it's because it's cold winter day
or it's quite late when we're there, lots of cafes not opened...
Finally we found one cafe selling Bibimbap Waffle at DuImo Cafe.
We continued to explore this village and snap more photos that enough to make your instagram gallery more colorful.
Flowers and trees were up on the walls too,
Buildings and structures too.
Traditional and Modern Ladies.
Did you know that this village also filled with fairytale murals too?
Actually, you can find some murals at guest houses and cafes in Jeonju Hanok Village too (photos
here). Our main purpose was to look for Totoro mural because kids
wanted their Totoro bags and small soft toys to say hello and meet their Totoro
family there.
Kids love Totoro since they watched the movie 'My Neighbor Totoro'.
From this photo, it looks like printed as it's so detailed, make me wondering who's the artist of this mural. Kids must be extremely happy if they can move this wall to their bedroom.
Totoro mural same as my daughter's birthday cake in 2009,
which I personally customised it with her photos.
We rushed back to the hotel without a single photo of Totoro because my son finger was cracking and bleeding because it's too dry. Me and my hubby didn't see this mural, as he was helping me to take photos. However, kids saw the mural because they wandering themselves.
A big thanks to Soon Heong, my hubby's friend that helped me to
take the above photos of Totoro and Spirited Away murals for me.
He asked me some recommended places to visit in Korea, so I suggested him to go to Jeonju. When he was there last week and texted that he's on the way to Omokdae and Jaman mural, I asked him a favor to snap those murals for me. Thank you!^^
Took small step and supported myself with the stone wall...
didn't want to tumble down and damage my hanbok.
It's getting dark and dropping temperature.
Do visit earlier so you can take more vivid photos with sunlight. If you love to take selfie, you'll need about one hour to stroll along the alleyways. We spent about 2 hours as we rested and enjoy some snacks and drinks there.
See you again Mr Smiley Snowman!
Give them your tears (당신의 눈물 대신울어 줄게요).
No, I want to give you hugs and sweet smile to wipe off all your tears!
Another way to go to Jaman Mural Village if you're not from Omokdae
is from Girin-daero Hanbyeognu Bus Stop (Bus No. 163, 190, 191, 429).
We waited for the taxi to go back to hotel from this bus stop.
Walking course map in Jaman Mural Village.
Add: Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si.
