Located near Gyeongnidan-Gil in Itaewon, RainReport Cafe is a new rain-themed cafe which has been gaining popularity since its opening 4 months ago.

It is best known for its photo spot with artificial rain where you can take your photos. The cafe even provides big transparent umbrellas for use during your photoshoots.

Step inside RainReport Cafe and you will be instantly transported to a calm and serene space that feels like an oasis away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Decked in black, the interior is beautifully designed with a minimalist aesthetic.

The cafe also has a small coffee roastery on site where they roast their coffee beans.

The rain effects at the al fresco area are on a 15-minute cycle; the rain will last for 15 minutes and stop for 15 minutes.

You can find a small selection of desserts and pastries including Strawberry Souffle Cake, Cloud Black Cheesecake, and freshly-made financiers.

The financiers are available in a set of 5 and some of the flavours include squid ink, basil, maple bacon, fig wine, and triple cheese.

Whether you’re in the mood for a classic espresso, a refreshing iced beverage, or a delightful dessert, RainReport Cafe has something to please every palate. We highly recommend their signature Sesame Cloud (black sesame latte).

RainReport Cafe is much more than just a cafe in Seoul. It’s a sanctuary that embraces the beauty of rain. If you find yourself in Seoul, make sure to visit RainReport Cafe and enjoy a cup of coffee and desserts in this beautiful cafe.

Getting to RainReport Cafe: The cafe is located at the top of the hill near to Grand Hyatt Hotel. The nearest train station is Hangangjin Station and from there, you can take bus 405 and align at Namsan Sports Center before walking to the cafe.

RainReport Cafe
258-63 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu
Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is a must-visit city for fans of all things Korean. On top of being the city known for their K-pop, K-Beauty, K-food and K-culture exports, Seoul is also home to some of the most instagrammable book stores.

Whether you’re a bookworm or not, here’s five bookstores which you can add to your itinerary for those picture perfect memories.

Photo Credit: Arc.N.Book

Arc.N.Book

Selling more than just books, Arc.N.Book is a duo concept bookstore that functions as a bookstore and a lifestyle shop.

Separated into four themed sections which are Daily, Weekend, Style and Inspiration, the Arc.N.Book aims to encourage visitors to expand their knowledge through an experiential exploration within their store.

B1F, Buying Eulji Building
29 Eulji-ro, Eulji-ro 1(il)ga
Jung-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest station: Euljiro 1-ga Station (Exit 1-1)

Photo Credit: Book Park

Book Park

A combination of a bookstore, cafe and an art gallery, Book Park is the instagrammable book haven to visit.

With over more than 100,000 books displayed around the store and on the shelves that stretch from the ground floor to the highest floor, you are free to browse them all and purchase any titles that you like. Plus, did we mention that there’s a cafe on every floor?

294 Itaewon-ro
Hannam-dong
Yongsan-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Closed on Lunar New Year and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
Nearest station: Hangangjin Station (Exit 2)

Photo Credit: Daeo Bookstore

Daeo Bookstore

With more than 60 years of history, Daeo bookstore transports visitors back in time with its lovely Hanok architecture. BTS Fans might also find the bookstore rather familiar as it is a location that RM had visited during November 2016.

Besides the weathered outlook and old books that line the shelves, the bookstore also runs a not-for-profit cafe next door which serves beverages, where the money collected will go towards the upkeep of the bookstore and its old heritage.

55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil
Jongno-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest station: Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 2)

Photo Credit: History Book

History Book

Though this bookstore specializes on books in history, it is still worth a visit for its clean and neat interior. Apart from the availability of books for sale, the store also has a cafe and studio, where they hold occasional lectures, exhibitions and concerts.

History Book had also recently made an appearance in the Korean drama, When the Camellia Blooms!

24 Jahamun-ro 10-gil
Tongui-dong
Jongno-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 10pm
Sun: 10.30am – 6pm
Nearest station: Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 3)

Photo Credit: Sung.Min.Cho.1974

Seoul Book Repository

If you’re a fan of Hotel Del Luna, your eagle-eye may have spotted the unique archway that is similar to those found in Seoul Book Repository.

Previously a warehouse, Seoul Book Repository or Seoul Book Bogo is Seoul’s first second-hand bookstore which houses around 120,000 secondhand books that are all for sale.

Supplied by 25 secondhand bookstores, the books found within the store are grouped by the store they came from, which allows for visitors to experience a mini version of the store in this shared space.

1 Ogeum-ro
Sincheong-dong
Songpa-gu
Seoul
South Korea
Tue to Fri: 10.30am – 8.30pm
Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 10am – 9pm
Closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day (1 Jan), Lunar New Year and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
Nearest station: Jamsilnaru Station (Exit 1)