Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

1.5 Km    18672     2022-12-26

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

Cheongjeong Gaenmaeul (청정갯마을)

Cheongjeong Gaenmaeul (청정갯마을)

1.5 Km    44     2021-03-25

22, Gangneung-daero 210beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-7417-7577

It is a place where you can enjoy stewed dishes that Koreans like. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is braised half-dried pollack.

The Beauty Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더뷰티호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

The Beauty Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더뷰티호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

1.5 Km    284     2020-12-12

19, Okcheon-ro 62beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3385

The Beauty Hotel is located at 5-minute walk from Gangneung Station where KTX trains arrive. The hotel features neat interior, modern facilities, and convenient transportation. The rooms consist of ordinary room, ordinary special room 1·2, couple room, twin room, and twin special room. They’re all furnished with minimal decoration. Decent breakfast is served every morning, consisting of cereal, yogurt, bread, cheese, salad, fruit, bacon, sausage, soup, egg, coffee, juice, etc. Inquire at the information desk not only about check-in and check-out but also traveling in Gangneung and rental of bike and electric scooter. You can enjoy the beautiful sea, historical relics, culture, and coffee in Gangneung. There are so many things and places to see including Ojukheon, Seongyojang, Charmsori Museum, Gyeongpo Beach, Chodang Tofu Village, Jeongdongjin, and Jeongeongjin Sea Road. You can also enjoy traveling in Gangneung with a coffee theme, visiting TERAROSA, Anmok Coffee Street, Bohemian Coffee, the Coffee Museum, etc. Being located in the downtown center, the Beauty Hotel has a good access to the Central Market which is just within walking distance. It is advisable to travel around Gangneung and enjoy gourmet tour using the Beauty Hotel as the base camp.

Jangsu Gimbap (장수김밥)

Jangsu Gimbap (장수김밥)

1.5 Km    74     2021-03-26

149, Imyeong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-0817

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of gimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is gimbap.

Hong Dwaejigukbap (홍돼지국밥본점)

Hong Dwaejigukbap (홍돼지국밥본점)

1.6 Km    59     2021-03-25

237, Gangneung-daero, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-2580

It is a place where you can enjoy rich broth extracted with a special secret method. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is pork and rice soup.

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

1.6 Km    43395     2024-05-24

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

Solhyang Myeongpum Shop [Tax Refund Shop] (솔향명품SHOP)

1.6 Km    0     2024-04-22

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Yuk Banjang (육반장)

Yuk Banjang (육반장)

1.6 Km    52     2021-03-25

169, Toseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-6610

It is a place where you can enjoy old-style Yukgaejang. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy noodle soup with beef.

Gangneung Gamja Ongsim (강릉감자옹심)

Gangneung Gamja Ongsim (강릉감자옹심)

1.6 Km    40003     2024-02-29

171 Toseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-0340

Gangneung Gamja Ongsim has been serving gamja ongsim (potato ball soup) in Gangneung since the 1980s. Gamja ongsim is a local dish of Gangneung, made of grated potatoes mixed with starch powder and shaped into balls. The signature menu, Sungamja ongsim, is renowned for its chewy texture and the deep flavor of the soup. Gamja ongsimi kalguksu (potato ball noodle soup) is also popular.

Choryeo Gongbang [Tax Refund Shop] (초려공방)

1.6 Km    0     2024-04-19

24-2, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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