ARTEASPOON (아티스푼)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

7 Sinheung-ro 36-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

ARTEASPOON operates cultural arts programs centered on paintings, music, and books. It also has a program related to exploring one's feelings and mind, and offers a special program for foreigners for learning Korean culture and art. Located in Huam-dong at the foothills of Namsan Mountain, it's an ideal place to immerse in art and inspirations.

Olive Young - Daehakro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대학로점)

2.6Km 2024-06-27

1F~3F, 237, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Insa-dong (인사동)

2.6Km 2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

Alpha Stationery - Namdaemun Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (알파문구 남대문본점)

2.6Km 2024-04-23

6-2, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))

2.6Km 2024-10-25

55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.

Jogyesa Temple plays an important role in Korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. Jogyesa Temple’s Dharma Hall serves as the main venue for several Buddhist events, holding rituals, lectures, ceremonies, and other events all year long. The annual lantern festival in celebration of Buddha's birthday also takes place at this temple.

Seoul Papyrus [Tax Refund Shop] (서울파피루스)

2.6Km 2024-04-19

136, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 대학로)

2.6Km 2024-04-22

22, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Hanok Stay Unnie house [Korea Quality] 한옥스테이 언니집 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.6Km 2024-08-14

13-3, Wangsan-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2568

Unnie house ("Sister House") on Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, is a private hanok stay in the heart of the city. The house is inside an alleyway, where it’s quiet and tranquil. The accommodation consists of a living room, kitchen with exposed beams, lounge with a beam projector for watching movies, bathroom, bedroom, separate tea ceremony room, and yard. The absence of clutter and attention to detail in this space will heal and relax.

BARNARDO & FRANCISCO(버나르도&프란시스코 )

2.6Km 2025-05-22

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 130-5 (동숭동)

What’s with the Hair(털이 뭐길래!)

2.6Km 2025-06-04

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 130-5 (동숭동)

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