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Larva Town

라바타운

+82-10-8274-2106
www.tubaani.com

1, Gyeonghuigung 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 경희궁1길 1 (신문로2가))

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Overview

Larva Town is divided into areas of three different themes: TUBAn Yard, TUBAn Goods, and Cafe Wingcle. TUBAn Yard greets visitors with animation character Larva dressed up as a gatekeeper from the Joseon Dynasty along with other amusing sculptures that serve as excellent props for taking souvenir photos. The yard is open to public, welcoming any passerby to stop by and relax. As for TUBAn Goods, the shop is filled with character merchandise targeted towards consumers of diverse age range. Featured characters include TUBAn's iconic character Larva, Dinocore, and Wingcle bear. After looking around TUBAn Yard and TUBAn Goods, visitors can stop by Cafe Wingcle, where they can enjoy a cup of coffee with dessert surrounded by adorable Wingcle and friends.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-70-4609-6492,
+82-70-4609-6491
Opened: May 16, 2019
Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
Closed: Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Products: Character products, cafe
Size: Larva Town (TUBAn Yard, TUBAn Goods, & Cafe Wingcle) - 1,791㎡
Store guide: TUBAn Yard, TUBAn Goods, & Cafe Wingcle
Restrooms: Available

Updated 2020.11.01

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Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 7.
Walk in the opposite direction of the Exit, and turn right at the corner.
Walk straight for approx. 395 m and turn right.

1, Gyeonghuigung 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (경복궁(정부서울청사)) - 434.4m
Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun (Sejong Center for the Performing Arts) (광화문(세종문화회관)) - 688.6m
Subway Line 5 Seodaemun (서대문) - 895.9m
Subway Line 3 Dongnimmun (독립문) - 1043.2m
Subway Line 2 City Hall (시청) - 1184.5m
Subway Line 1 City Hall (시청) - 1184.5m
Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각) - 1239.3m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1(il)ga (을지로입구) - 1424.3m
Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국) - 1442.7m
Subway Line 5 Chungjeongno (Kyonggi Univ.) (충정로(경기대입구)) - 1590m

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