Sojedong Railway Village
소제동 철도관사촌
A century-old street of railway staff housing east of Daejeon Station. Former Japanese-era wooden houses have been converted into cafés and restaurants, making it a nostalgic favorite with young visitors.
Sojedong lies east of Daejeon Station. Built in the 1920s and 1930s as Daejeon grew alongside the Gyeongbu Line railway, it was a village of company housing for railway workers. It retains many old Japanese-style wooden houses and narrow alleys. In recent years, some of the old homes have been remodeled into cafés, dessert shops, and restaurants, and the bamboo courtyards and vintage windows and doors make it popular for photos. Together with Sungsimdang, it is one of Daejeon's most popular spots among young people. The neighborhood is still home to residents, and redevelopment is underway nearby, with some buildings already demolished. Shops open and close often, so check the latest information before you go. It is best combined on foot with Daejeon Station, Jungang Market, and the original Sungsimdang branch, which takes about 1 to 2 hours. Getting there: about 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the east plaza exit of Daejeon Station.
Opening hours
All day (most shops approx. 11:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Daejeon Jungang Market
- Sungsimdang Bakery
- Former Chungnam Provincial Office
- Uam Historic Park
- Sikjangsan Observatory
- Daejeon Museum of Art & Lee Ungno Museum
- Daejeon O-World
- Hanbat Arboretum