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#778 Dotori Garden Cafe

Dotori Garden Cafe, Seoul, South Korea

About this stone

Dotori Garden Café in Seoul is one of those places that instantly makes you smile; a cozy, nature-filled hideaway where plants, soft lights, and earthy design create the feeling of stepping into a tiny forest in the middle of the city. An interesting fact: “dotori” means acorn in Korean, a symbol of warmth and comfort often used in nostalgic Korean tales. True to its name, the café embraces that charming woodland vibe, complete with leafy corners perfect for slow afternoons. And somewhere among the magic, one little adventurer decided to stay; a penguin stone who has now befriended Dotori itself, quietly hiding in the café’s corner, keeping watch over every latte that passes by.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #778 hidden at Dotori Garden Cafe, Seoul, South Korea (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #778 hidden at Dotori Garden Cafe, Seoul, South Korea (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #778 hidden at Dotori Garden Cafe, Seoul, South Korea (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #778 hidden at Dotori Garden Cafe, Seoul, South Korea (photo 5 of 5)

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37.5780439, 126.9863481

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Stone Details

Stone Number #778
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Seoul
Country South Korea
Placed Date 24 November 2025
Hidden by @misko_the_penguin

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