13.2 Km 16076 2024-04-07
16, Dongguksa-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-462-5366
Dongguksa Temple was built by Japanese monk Seoneungbulgwan in 1909. The temple was run by Japanese monks for 36 years during the Japanese occupation, reverting to Korean jurisdiction when Korea was liberated in 1945. The historical temple is the only surviving Japanese-style temple in the nation.
The temple is characterized by its two main buildings, Daeungjeon Hall and Yosachae, which are connected by a corridor, and the temple’s relative lack of decoration, which stands as a sharp contrast to the brilliantly-colored Korean temples. Dongguksa Temple was officially designated as Cultural Asset in July 2003 and is now a branch temple of Seonunsa Temple in Gochang, the 24th district of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order.
13.2 Km 17225 2024-04-07
12, Naehang 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-454-7873
The Jinpo Maritime Theme Park opened in 2008 to commemorate Jinpodaecheop, the sweeping victory of Jinpo in the naval combat against the Japanese forces led by General Choi Mu-seon in 1380. Constructed with a scenic backdrop of the local port and the vast sea, the park houses 16 retired military crafts of 13 models. On display at the park are vintage tanks, historical artillery, combat planes, and warships including the Wibongham Ship, a vessel that was used in combat during the Vietnam War. Visitors can also explore the interior of decommissioned warships. The exhibition hall inside the Wibongham Ship showcases weapons used during the Jinpodaecheop War, artillery made by General Choi Mu-seon, and the typical life inside the warship.
13.2 Km 4857 2024-04-07
22-3 Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
063-443-5524
Ilchurok is a rice soup restaurant that specializes in two dishes: Aukguk (curled mallow soup) and kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout and rice soup). Aukguk is a popular dish made with curled mallow, raw shrimp, and homemade soybean paste. On the other hand, the kongnamul gukbap is a Jeollado-style rice soup prepared with anchovies and various ingredients for the broth. They also offer homemade kimchi and crunchy diced radish kimchi, which complement the meal well. Ilchurok operates from the early hours of the morning and offers affordable prices.
13.2 Km 0 2024-04-07
41, Jangmi 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time can still be found today. At Gunsan Modern History Street, you will find Gunsan Modern History Museum, Old Gunsan Customs Office, Gunsan Modern Art Museum, Gunsan Modern Architecture Hall, and the former Joseon Bank building standing in a row. If you want to see Gunsan’s past and present, a visit to the museum is recommended. The area between Leesungdang and this area is the old city center of Gunsan, home to shops and cafes that build upon Gunsan’s uniquely retro aesthetics.
13.3 Km 22022 2024-04-07
57 Dongnyeong-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Binhaewon is a Chinese restaurant located in the Jjambbong Street in Gunsan. Established in 1952 by ethnic Chinese settlers who arrived in Gunsan after the Korean War, it stands as the oldest Chinese restaurant in the area. Preserving the life, culture, and architectural style of the ethnic Chinese community, it was designated as a cultural heritage site in 2018. The signature dish is jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), a spicy seafood noodle soup known for its hearty broth and chewy noodles.
13.3 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.
13.4 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.
13.4 Km 20799 2024-04-07
97-9 Buwon-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Mosanbang is a specialty Korean restaurant known for its prioritization of health and offering wholesome, simple Korean table d'hote. The signature menu is Mosanbang Korean table d'hote, including salad, mung bean pancakes, grilled galbi patties, deep-fried mushrooms with sweet and sour sauce, deep-fried sea bass, grilled pork galbi, and mushroom hot pot. Diners can savor the taste of Korea in the nostalgic ambiance of the restaurant. Evening reservations are recommended for dining.
13.5 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.
13.5 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.