Omokdae and Imokdae, where traces of King Taejo meet the nightscape of the Hanok Village
Omokdae is a hill associated with Yi Seong-gye’s victory celebration in 1380, while Imokdae is the former site of Mokjo Yi An-sa, the fourth-generation ancestor of King Taejo Yi Seong-gye. Cross the pedestrian bridge from Jeonju Hanok Village to visit both historic sites, enjoy views of hanok rooftops by day, and admire the illuminated scenery at night.
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From Jeonju Hanok Village to Omokdae: Where to Go First
The address is 55 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State. If departing from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal or Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal, walk for 10 minutes to KB Kookmin Bank Geumam Branch, then take local bus 190 and get off at ‘Omokdae·Hanok Village.’ This transportation information is based on material current as of September 2026; the bus’s current operation and interval should be checked separately.
To begin inside the village, you can use the Jeonju Hanok Village Craft Exhibition Hall, located at 15 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, as your starting point. The Hanok Village perimeter trail starts at the Craft Exhibition Hall, passes Omokdae and Imokdae, and returns to the starting point. It is an 8 km course taking 2 hours and 30 minutes overall, and is classified as ‘Easy.’
What You Can Actually See at the Two Always-Open, Free Historical Sites
Omokdae and Imokdae are open at all times and are listed as open year-round; the admission fee should currently be confirmed. Since they are outdoor historical sites rather than tourist facilities with paid ticket booths or reservation procedures, you can visit during the day or evening without waiting for operating hours. The inquiry phone number is 063-281-2114, and the official tourism website is https://tour.jeonju.go.kr.
At Omokdae, you can see a pavilion, a monument shelter, and a stone monument engraved with ‘Site of Emperor Taejo’s Stay.’ Imokdae is about 70 m uphill from Omokdae after crossing a pedestrian overpass, at the foot of Seungamsan Mountain; a stone monument and monument shelter are located 80 m downhill from the building. Both sites are outdoor spaces, so they are not places where you tour an entire indoor exhibition hall.
Why Yi Seong-gye’s Victory Feast in 1380 Shaped Omokdae’s Meaning Today
Omokdae is a hill about 500 m southeast of Gyeonggijeon. Traces of an earthen fortification remain here, and it is said to be where Yi Seong-gye held a victory feast in 1380, the sixth year of King U of Goryeo, while returning after a great victory in the Unbong battle. It is also described as a place where Yi Seong-gye, then Goryeo’s military inspector general of the Three Provinces, briefly stayed with his troops.
The stone monument visible today was erected in 1900, and the inscription on its front, ‘Site of Emperor Taejo’s Stay,’ was written personally by Emperor Gojong. The text on the back was composed by Gojong and written by Kim Yeong-mok. The Omokdae monument shelter was moved from the high ground on the eastern side of the original Omokdae site to its current location during a road expansion project, so it should not be assumed that the monument shelter’s present location is identical to the historical original site.
Cross the Overpass for 70 m: How to Read Jeonju Yi Clan History at Imokdae
Imokdae is introduced as the historic site of Mokjo, Yi An-sa, the fourth-generation ancestor of Taejo Yi Seong-gye of Joseon. It is said that several generations of the family lived here from Yi Han, the founder of the Jeonju Yi clan, through Mokjo, and that Mokjo Yi An-sa moved to Hamgyeong Province after a conflict with a government official. This story is also described in the Yongbieocheonga.
At Imokdae, a stone monument inscribed with ‘Site of King Mokjo’s Former Residence,’ written in Emperor Gojong’s own hand, was erected at the same time as the one at Omokdae. Imokdae lies at the foot of Seungamsan Mountain, where the Catholic holy site Chimyongjasan is located, so it is important to note that Omokdae’s scenic hill and Imokdae’s foothill historic site occupy different terrain.
Viewing the 1974-Designated Historical Sites in Spring, Summer, and at Night
Omokdae and Imokdae were designated Jeonbuk State monuments on September 24, 1974. Because they are historical sites that have also long served as resting places for Jeonju residents, it is fitting to include views toward Hanok Village in your route rather than looking only at the stone monuments and leaving immediately.
Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, while crape myrtle flowers appear deep pink in summer. Crape myrtle blooms for about 100 days and is also called the hundred-day red flower. At night, lights come on along the paths leading to Omokdae and Imokdae, and you can see the night view of Jeonju Hanok Village, making this a suitable walk after dinner in the village.
Information for Wheelchair and Stroller Users at the Omokdae Tourist Information Center
A gently sloped ramp is installed up to the entrance. The Omokdae Tourist Information Center rents two wheelchairs and two strollers, and tactile and audio information boards are also available. There is one accessible restroom, which is unisex, as well as a nursing room and a diaper-changing table inside the nursing room.
An accessible parking area is listed at the Hanok Village public parking lot, but whether regular vehicles can park and the parking fee have not been confirmed in the materials for this site. Information about English guidance, audio-guide availability, photography restrictions, and cash-only payment has also not been confirmed, so foreign visitors should first check the information-center signage on site.
Options for Connecting the Craft Exhibition Hall with the 8 km Perimeter Trail
The main stops on the Hanok Village perimeter trail, which includes Omokdae and Imokdae, are Jeonju Hyanggyo, Hanbyeokdang, Chimyongjasan Holy Ground, the Natural Ecology Center, and Jaman Mural Village. Since the full 8 km course takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, the physical demands differ between a short itinerary covering only the two historical sites and a walk continuing to nearby attractions.
The Jeonju Hanok Village Tourist Information Center phone number is 063-284-1126. Jeonju City Hall’s Environmental Hygiene Division, 063-281-5149, is also listed as the department responsible for the perimeter trail and Omokdae·Imokdae. No recommended length of stay for the sites themselves has been confirmed, so it is best not to mistake the full perimeter-trail time of 2 hours and 30 minutes for the time needed to see only the two historical sites.
Restrictions and Contact Information to Know Before You Go
Omokdae and Imokdae are easy to include in an itinerary because they are always open, open year-round, and free, but confirmed information is unavailable on the exact walking route involving stairs and uphill sections or the detailed difficulty between Omokdae and Imokdae. Therefore, travelers with limited mobility should realistically plan to use the entrance with the gentle ramp and the rental services at the information center first.
The official tourism website is https://tour.jeonju.go.kr. General tourism inquiries can be made at 063-281-2114, and the Jeonju Hanok Village Tourist Information Center can be reached at 063-284-1126. There is also a KBS Jeonbuk News video related to Omokdae and Imokdae, titled ‘The Place Where They Defeated Japanese Pirates and Dreamed of Founding Joseon… Omokdae·Imokdae,’ posted on July 21, 2023.
Before You Go
- Address
- 55 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Currently requires confirmation
- Phone
- 063-281-2114
- Official site
- https://tour.jeonju.go.kr
- Transport
- From Jeonju Express Bus Terminal or Intercity Bus Terminal, walk 10 minutes to KB Kookmin Bank Geumam Branch, then take local bus 190 and get off at Omokdae·Hanok Village.
- Parking
- Accessible parking is available at the Hanok Village public parking lot.
- Accessibility
- A gentle ramp leads to the entrance; two wheelchairs and two strollers are available for rent. There is one accessible restroom, tactile and audio information boards, a nursing room, and a diaper-changing table.
The information above is based on the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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