Ojukheon House, Gangneung
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At Ojukheon in Gangneung, an individual adult ticket of ₩3,000 covers the Treasure-listed building with Mongnyongsil, the room where Yulgok Yi I was born, and the Gangneung Municipal Museum. Built in the early Joseon period, it was designated a Treasure for its importance in architectural history, and the grounds also include Munseongsa Shrine, the sarangchae (men’s quarters), Eojegak Pavilion and the Yulgok Memorial Hall. The memorial hall displays works by Saimdang, Yulgok, Maechang and Oksan. The municipal museum consists of a local folklore hall, a history and culture hall and an outdoor exhibition area. Visiting hours are 9:00 to 18:00, ticket sales end at 17:00, and Gangneung residents and visitors aged 65 and over enter free.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 율곡로3139번길 24 (죽헌동)
- Opening hours
- Tickets 9:00 to 17:00, visiting 9:00 to 18:00
- Closed
- Open all year; on January 1 and on Seollal and Chuseok days only Ojukheon itself is open and the indoor exhibition halls are closed
- Admission
- Adults ₩3,000 (groups ₩2,000); youth and military personnel ₩2,000 (groups ₩1,500); children ₩1,000 (groups ₩500). Free for those aged 65 and over, Gangneung residents themselves and preschool children aged 6 and under. Groups are 30 or more people
- Contact
- +82-33-660-3301
Official information page (Korean)
What is Ojukheon?
Short answer: The house where Yulgok Yi I, a great Joseon scholar, was born, and Gangneung’s best-known historic site.
Ojukheon is an early Joseon building designated a Treasure for its importance in architectural history, and Yulgok Yi I was born in its Mongnyongsil room. Besides Ojukheon, the grounds include Munseongsa Shrine, the sarangchae, Eojegak Pavilion and the Yulgok Memorial Hall.
Since 1962, a memorial rite for Yulgok has been held every year, and the Yulgok Memorial Hall displays works that show the artistry of Saimdang, Yulgok, Maechang and Oksan.
What are the opening hours and admission fees?
Short answer: Individual admission is ₩3,000 for adults, ₩2,000 for youth and military personnel and ₩1,000 for children, with group rates for 30 or more and free entry for those aged 65 and over, Gangneung residents and children aged 6 and under. Tickets are sold from 9:00 to 17:00 and visiting is from 9:00 to 18:00.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 율곡로3139번길 24 (죽헌동) |
| Opening hours | Tickets 9:00 to 17:00, visiting 9:00 to 18:00 |
| Closed | Open all year; on January 1 and on Seollal and Chuseok days only Ojukheon itself is open and the indoor exhibition halls are closed |
| Admission | Adults ₩3,000 (groups ₩2,000); youth and military personnel ₩2,000 (groups ₩1,500); children ₩1,000 (groups ₩500). Free for those aged 65 and over, Gangneung residents themselves and preschool children aged 6 and under. Groups are 30 or more people |
| Contact | +82-33-660-3301 |
Ticket sales end at 17:00, so arrive before then if you want to see the exhibition halls as well. Group rates apply from 30 people. Reservations are listed as available, so groups can call +82-33-660-3301 in advance.
What should I see at Ojukheon?
Short answer: See Ojukheon with Mongnyongsil first, then continue to the Yulgok Memorial Hall and the municipal museum halls.
The municipal museum collects and displays folklore materials and local artifacts from the Yeongdong region. The local folklore hall has tools for making a living and everyday objects used in the Yeongdong region, and the history and culture hall has prehistoric and Buddhist artifacts, ceramics, old books, calligraphy and paintings excavated in Gangneung. The outdoor area has stone works and restored examples of Yeongdong burial customs.
Korea Heritage Service records list Yulgokmae, the plum tree in the grounds of Ojukheon, as designated a Natural Monument on October 8, 2007.
What heritage designations does Ojukheon have?
Short answer: Korea Heritage Service records list two designated heritage items at Ojukheon.
| Designated heritage | Category | Designated on |
|---|---|---|
| Ojukheon House, Gangneung | Treasure | January 21, 1963 |
| Yulgokmae Plum Tree of Ojukheon, Gangneung | Natural Monument | October 8, 2007 |
Where can I stay near Ojukheon House?
Short answer: The closest is 강릉오죽한옥마을 (hanok stay), about 3 min walk. These are the 1 closest stays within 1 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 강릉오죽한옥마을 | Hanok stay | 250 m | About 3 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 Ojukheon House?
Short answer: 5 restaurants between 49 m and 431 m, and 5 cafés between 49 m and 549 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 사임당곳간 | Korean | 49 m | About 1 min walk |
| 멘야죽헌 | Japanese | 136 m | About 2 min walk |
| 복마니찐빵집손만두 | Bunsik (Korean snacks) | 241 m | About 3 min walk |
| 경포왕만두 | Bunsik (Korean snacks) | 427 m | About 5 min walk |
| 경포막국수 | Kalguksu (noodle soup) | 431 m | About 5 min walk |
| Café | Type | Signature menu | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 청풍 | Café | 프렌치토스트&아메리카노, 아메리카노(HOT) | 49 m | About 1 min walk |
| 카페칠공공 | Café | 디카페인커피, 카푸치노 | 51 m | About 1 min walk |
| 서원커피랩 | Roastery, specialty coffee | 쑥 인절미 아이스크림 토스트, 인절미 크림 라떼 | 270 m | About 3 min walk |
| 데자뷰로스터리 | Roastery, specialty coffee | 아메리카노, 라떼 | 492 m | About 6 min walk |
| 돌체빠니엔떼 | Roastery, specialty coffee | 더치, 레몬에이드 | 549 m | About 7 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 Ojukheon House. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Ojukheon House?
Short answer: The closest is Seongyojang House (about 12 min walk), and there are 5 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seongyojang House | Historic house, National Folklore Cultural Heritage | 946 m | About 12 min walk |
| Haeunjeong Pavilion | Pavilion, cultural heritage | 1.3 km | About 1.3 km (straight line) |
| Gangneung Hyanggyo Confucian School | Confucian school, cultural heritage | 2.2 km | About 2.2 km (straight line) |
| Gyeongpodae Pavilion | Pavilion, Treasure, Scenic Site | 2.3 km | About 2.3 km (straight line) |
| Gyeongpoho Lake | Lake, migratory bird habitat | 2.8 km | About 2.8 km (straight line) |
Who is Ojukheon House good for?
- Anyone who wants to see works by Yulgok Yi I and Saimdang
- Those who want to see Yeongdong folklore materials and excavated artifacts together
- Anyone planning a half day around a Treasure-listed building
Check before you go
- Ticket sales end at 17:00, so avoid arriving late
- Note that the indoor halls are closed on holidays and January 1
Checklist
- Arrive before 17:00
- Walk in this order: Mongnyongsil, the Yulgok Memorial Hall, the municipal museum
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Ojukheon House
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Ojukheon?
Individual adults ₩3,000, youth and military personnel ₩2,000, children ₩1,000. Free for those aged 65 and over, Gangneung residents themselves and preschool children aged 6 and under.
Until what time can I visit?
Visiting is from 9:00 to 18:00 and tickets are sold until 17:00. On January 1 and on Seollal and Chuseok days only Ojukheon itself is open and the indoor exhibition halls are closed.
What is there inside Ojukheon?
Ojukheon, Munseongsa Shrine, the sarangchae, Eojegak Pavilion and the Yulgok Memorial Hall, plus the municipal museum’s local folklore hall, history and culture hall and outdoor exhibition area.
Where is the closest place to stay near Ojukheon House?
Hanok stay 강릉오죽한옥마을 is the closest (about 3 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)
Fees, hours and closing days can change. Please check with the site before you visit.