Ogeumjip Thatched House, Gangneung
Thatched-roof house, cultural heritage · Data as of
Ogeumjip in Gangneung is the only thatched-roof house left in the city, a Provincial Tangible Cultural Heritage you can see free of charge. Built in the late Joseon period, it is a small double-row house (gyeopjip) three bays wide and two bays deep, and according to the Korea Heritage Service it was designated on January 17, 1985. The main room and a small back room are at the rear, with a narrow wooden veranda at the front, and the four corner posts lean inward. A notable feature is that no nails were used: the frame is held together with joints and straw rope. It is always open, every day of the year; for inquiries, contact the City of Gangneung Culture and Arts Division at +82-33-640-5118.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강릉대로210번길 23-9 (임당동)
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Closed
- Open all year
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- City of Gangneung Culture and Arts Division, +82-33-640-5118
Official information page (Korean)
What is Ogeumjip?
Short answer: The only thatched-roof house left in central Gangneung, a small double-row house built in the late Joseon period.
It is a small double-row house three bays wide and two bays deep. There are two rooms on the left and a kitchen on the right; in the double-row style, the main room and a small back room are at the rear, with a narrow wooden veranda at the front.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: Admission is free, and it is always open, every day of the year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강릉대로210번길 23-9 (임당동) |
| Opening hours | Always open |
| Closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Free |
| Contact | City of Gangneung Culture and Arts Division, +82-33-640-5118 |
It is small and won’t take long, so make it a short stop combined with Gangneung Hyanggyo or the Daedohobu Government Office.
What should I see at Ogeumjip?
Short answer: Look at the thatched roof that comes down close to the ground, the earthen walls and the posts that lean inward.
The four corner posts were set to lean inward, and no nails were used; the frame is held together with joints and straw rope. On the kitchen side in particular, the thatched roof comes down close to the ground. The walls are earthen, the timber is roughly worked, and a wall of earth and stone surrounds the house.
Its floor plan is close to the shape of the character 田 (jeon), yet it feels like a pit dwelling, an unusual house that shows a typical traditional Korean building style.
What heritage designations does Ogeumjip have?
Short answer: Korea Heritage Service records list one designated heritage item at Ogeumjip.
| Designated heritage | Category | Designated on |
|---|---|---|
| Ogeumjip House, Gangneung | Provincial Tangible Cultural Heritage | January 17, 1985 |
Where can I stay near Ogeumjip Thatched House?
Short answer: The closest is 메종드빈센트 (hostel), about 1 min walk. These are the 3 closest stays within 1 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 메종드빈센트 | Hostel | 20 m | About 1 min walk |
| 초이스 스테이 | Hostel | 126 m | About 2 min walk |
| 강릉 숨숨집 | Hostel | 137 m | About 2 min walk |
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Ogeumjip Thatched House?
Short answer: 5 restaurants between 54 m and 62 m, and 5 cafés between 75 m and 119 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 투다리 임당점 | Outdoor pub | 54 m | About 1 min walk |
| 명가네손칼국수 | Kalguksu (noodle soup) | 60 m | About 1 min walk |
| 청정갯마을 | Korean | 61 m | About 1 min walk |
| 오하이오 | Western | 62 m | About 1 min walk |
| 산치식당 | Korean | 62 m | About 1 min walk |
| Café | Type | Signature menu | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 정커피 임당점 | Roastery, specialty coffee | 르완다 무부가 폴라워시드, 케냐 카구르 AA TOP | 75 m | About 1 min walk |
| 컴포즈커피 강릉임당점 | Café | 아이스 아메리카노, 복숭아 캐모마일 티브리즈 | 88 m | About 1 min walk |
| 베리베리딸기 | Dessert café | 딸기소르베, 딸기우유실타래빙수 | 88 m | About 1 min walk |
| 차향기 | Café | 드립커피, 대추차 | 116 m | About 1 min walk |
| 카페드플로르 | Café | 커피, 키위 바나나쥬스 | 119 m | About 1 min walk |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Ogeumjip Thatched House. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Ogeumjip Thatched House?
Short answer: The closest is Wolhwa Street (about 4 min walk), and there are 5 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolhwa Street | Folktale-themed street | 303 m | About 4 min walk |
| Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office | Historic site, government office ruins | 390 m | About 5 min walk |
| Myeongju Art Madang | Arts and culture complex | 742 m | About 9 min walk |
| Gangneung Hyanggyo Confucian School | Confucian school, cultural heritage | 800 m | About 10 min walk |
| Namsan Park | City park | 1.0 km | About 13 min walk |
Who is Ogeumjip Thatched House good for?
- Anyone looking for an old house to see briefly in the city
- Those who want to see the structure of a thatched house up close
- Anyone touring Gangneung Hyanggyo and the Daedohobu Government Office
Check before you go
- Follow on-site guidance on how much of the interior is open
- It is small, so plan it together with other attractions
Checklist
- Combine it with Gangneung Hyanggyo or the Daedohobu Government Office
- Look at the exterior and the post structure
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Ogeumjip Thatched House
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Ogeumjip?
It is free and always open, every day of the year.
What kind of house is Ogeumjip?
The only thatched-roof house left in central Gangneung, a small double-row house built in the late Joseon period.
When was Ogeumjip designated a heritage site?
According to the Korea Heritage Service, it was designated a Provincial Tangible Cultural Heritage on January 17, 1985.
Where is the closest place to stay near Ogeumjip Thatched House?
Hostel 메종드빈센트 is the closest (about 1 min walk). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Korea Heritage Open API (heritage list and details) · Korea Heritage Service · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Official information page · Operator · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
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