Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong (Hirotsu House) (군산 신흥동 일본식가옥(히로쓰 가옥))

3.3 Km 42128 2024-04-07

17, Guyeong 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-454-3315

Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong was designated as Registered Cultural Heritage in 2005. The area of Sinheung-dong, where the Hirotsu House is located, was a residential area for the wealthy class during the Japanese occupation period. The house is named after Hirotsu, the man who built the house.

Several Korean movies and dramas such as "The General’s Son (1990)," Fighter in the Wind (2004)," and "Tazza: The High Rollers (2006)" were filmed in this house. The house is a typical Japanese two-story timber house, keeping the original forms of its roof, outer walls, inside area and the Japanese-style garden which has significant meaning in regards to the architecture history.

Dal [Korea Quality] / 달 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.3 Km 172 2024-04-07

21-2 , Guyeong 3-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-9548-3383

The Dal (‘Moon’) Guesthouse, on Modern Culture Street in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, is a renovated old house and offers a variety of rooms, from dormitory rooms for single travelers to private rooms for couples, families and groups. The private rooms have bathrooms and TV. Sandwiches, fruit and coffee are provided free of charge in the morning at the 1st floor cafe, and there is a shared kitchen on the 2nd floor. The Japanese-style houses in Shinheung-dong, Dongguksa Temple, and Chowon Photo Studio are all within a 2-3 minute walk.

Hinokijam 1[Korea Quality] / 히노키잠(1호점)[한국관광 품질인증]

3.4 Km 21 2024-04-07

54-1, Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8644-7515

Hinokijam Guesthouse is a two-story traditional Japanese wooden house located on the Modern Culture and History Street of Gunsan, where you can experience the atmosphere and history of modern Japanese culture in Korea. Guests staying at the guesthouse are mostly travelers, and the room rates are reasonable, so it is a cost-effective option. There are 7 guest rooms, ranging from two-person rooms to eight-person rooms. Guest rooms for four or more people have beds depending on the room, and all bathrooms are inside the room. All rooms, with the exception of the Haetnimbang room, are charged per person. Breakfast includes toast and beverages.

Hanilok (한일옥)

3.5 Km 1 2024-04-07

63 Guyeong 3-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
063-446-5491

Hanilok is a must-visit Korean restaurant in Gunsan. Its flagship dish is the hanu muuguk (Korean beef and radish soup) made with Korean beef. Other menu items include hanu yukhoe bibimbap (Korean beef tartare bibimbap), dakguk (chicken soup), and galbitang (galbi soup), all of which promise delightful flavors. Housed in a Japanese-style building constructed in 1937 and renovated into a restaurant, Hanilok also offers the fun of exploring antique exhibits on the second floor.

Wolmyeong Park (월명공원)

3.5 Km 9007 2024-04-07

26-3, Wolmyeonggongwon 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-450-4000

Wolmyeong Park is a popular tourist destination in Gunsan and connects five mountains in the vicinity. The park has 12 kilometers of walking trails, as well as an observatory, sculpture park, and various monuments. From Susi Tower, which resembles a flame or wind-blown sail, people can see all of downtown Gunsan, the sea to the south of Gunsan, the mouth of the Geumgang River, and the large Janghang smelting factory.

The park has well-arranged gardens and 30-year old rattan and cherry trees. A cherry blossom photo contest is held every April, when the park is covered in cherry blossoms.

Chowon Photo Studio (초원사진관)

3.5 Km 0 2024-04-07

12-1, Guyeong 2-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Gunsan Chowon Photo Studio is famous as the filming location of the movie, “Christmas in August” starring actors Han Suk-kyu and Shim Eun-ha. The movie depicts unfulfilled love between photographer Jung-won (Han Suk-kyu) who lives a time-limited life with his father and parking enforcement agent Da-rim (Shim Eun-ha) who appears in front of Jung-won one day. A majority of the movie was filmed at Chowon Photo Studio in Wolmyeong-dong, Gunsan-si. At the time of the production of the film, the “Christmas in August” production crew decided not to shoot in an indoor set but, instead, searched photo studios across the country; however, they failed to find the right location. Then, one day, when they went into a cafe for a quick break, they found a garage with a shadow of a summer tree outside the window and, after getting permission from the owner, converted it into a photo studio. The name “Chowon Photo Studio” was proposed by the lead actor, Han Suk-kyu, who named it after a neighborhood photo studio near his childhood home. After the filming was completed, Chowon Photo Studio was torn down as promised with the owner but was later restored by the city of Gunsan, and it is now open free of charge to everyone who visits Gunsan. It still exhibits the cameras, fans and albums that appeared in the movie and, after tourists take photos here, the studio managers send their photos by email.

Leesungdang (이성당)

3.6 Km 132694 2024-04-07

177 Jungang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-445-2772

Leesungdang, established in 1945, is the oldest bakery in Korea, renowned for its popular yachaeppang (vegetable bun) and danpatppang (bun with sweet red bean filling). Danpatppang is made with rice flour and generously filled with sweet red bean paste. Yachaeppang features a chewy texture with a variety of vegetables inside. It is also famous as one of the representative tourist attractions in Gunsan.

Gunsan Gongseol Market (군산 공설시장)

3.7 Km 19931 2024-04-06

18 Singeum-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Gunsan Gongseol Market is a traditional market in Gunsan, established in 1918, bears historical significance. With the opening of Gunsan Port, modern influences began to permeate, and the establishment of a train station attracted crowds, leading to the formation of this market. It stands out with its blend of traditional market vibes within a structure resembling a typical mart. Nearby attractions such as the Gunsan Modern History Museum and the Modern Art Museum offer additional exploration opportunities for visitors.

Guesthouse Yeojeong [Korea Quality] / 게스트하우스 여정 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.7 Km 247 2024-04-07

25 , Guyeong 2-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8098-2202

Guesthouse Yeojeong (‘Journey’) stands on Modern Culture Street in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, and offers two types of accomodation: Korean-style ondol-heated rooms and a room with wooden bunk beds. The owner lives on the first floor and takes good care of the guests. In the common living room, there are books, music, and photos and paintings of Gunsan from the 1920s and 1930s - giving it a bohemian feel. A simple breakfast of toast, eggs, coffee and fruit is provided. Tourist attractions such as Chowon Photo Studio, Iseongdang Cafe, and Dongguksa Temple are all reachable on foot.

Jungdong Hotteok (중동호떡)

3.7 Km 11078 2024-04-07

52 Seorae-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Since 1943, Jungdong Hotteok has been a renowned specialty of Gunsan, continuing the legacy of its flavors. Unlike traditional hotteok (griddlecake with sugar filling), Jungdong Hotteok is baked rather than fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft interior. Its filling consists of a sweet syrup mixed with naked barley, black soybeans, black sesame, and black rice. It is a popular dining spot visited by customers from morning till night, having been featured on various Korean television broadcasts.

Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong (Hirotsu House) (군산 신흥동 일본식가옥(히로쓰 가옥)) - Area information - Korea travel information