Namsangol Hanok Village
남산골 한옥마을
Five traditional Joseon-era hanok relocated to the northern foot of Namsan, with traditional gardens. Admission is free, and folk games and cultural experiences are often offered.
Namsangol Hanok Village sits at the northern foot of Namsan and opened in 1998. Five late-Joseon hanok homes, belonging to both yangban aristocrats and commoners, were moved here from across Seoul, and traditional gardens, pavilions and ponds were restored. Traditional games such as pot-throwing (tuho) and seesaw jumping can be played on the grounds. Festivals like Lunar New Year and Chuseok bring folk performances and hands-on activities. The village also has a Time Capsule Plaza commemorating 600 years since Seoul became the capital. Admission is free. Hours are 09:00–21:00 from April to October and 09:00–20:00 from November to March, and the village is closed on Mondays. It's a good stop between Myeongdong and the walk up to N Seoul Tower. Exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station (Subway Lines 3 and 4) are about a 5-minute walk away.
Opening hours
09:00–21:00 (Nov–Mar until 20:00), closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- N Seoul Tower
- Myeongdong
- Gwangjang Market
- Jongmyo Shrine
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
- Namdaemun Market
- Insadong