Seoul(Jung-gu)

Arirang offers Korean cuisine with its articulate traditional interior and menus. Most menus are traditionally prepared, along with charcoal grill tables for visitors to cook their own meat. Menus consist of high-grade premium hanu (Korean beef) rib eye, charcoal grilled marinated beef ribs, hot-pot bibimbap, and more. 韓国的なインテリアと味を提供するコリアンレストラン「arirang(アリラン)」。クヌギの炭火で焼く韓国産最上級韓牛霜降りロースや王味付けカルビ、石焼きビビンバ、カルビタンなどを味わうことができます。      


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Luden Loquen SPACE (Cafe LN) is a unique hanok cafe, located at the end of the alley where Bukcheon Hanok Village starts. The cafe is not just an average café where you can drink tea or coffee but because of location and design it has an added sense of cultural value. Locals come to enjoy the best tea in town, brewed using high quality tea leaves with information on its origin attached. (For example, the gukhwa-cha (chrysanthemum tea) at the café comes from the Andong region.) In addition to traditional drinks and sweets, the coffee shop offers a variety treats that combines Korean ingredients and modern desserts. The hanok (traditional Korean house) building has been reinterpreted through a modern design.


Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

The Olympic Park Peace Plaza ice skating rink, located in the Songpa-gu district of Seoul, is open for every winter. Seoul Olympic Museum, Soma Museum of Art, and Mongchontoseong Fortress are also within the vicinity.


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The Yangjae branch of Costco opened in 2000 and is the largest branch of Costco. This branch offers a variety of domestic products, imported goods, and its own brand (PB), Kirkland, at wholesale prices. Costco’s most popular items are fashion apparel, fresh meats, wine, and frozen goods. The store is extremely popular with Koreans and foreigners alike.The Yangjae branch is open daily from 9:00am to 10:00pm, but is closed on January 1 and Chuseok.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Eden Pottery specializes in Korean pottery from celadon to white porcelains. The shop is full of superb Korean pottery in its gallery-like atmosphere. Customers will be exposed to the rich history of Korean pottery and its diverse types. Products are made by experienced craftsmen.


Seoul(Gwangjin-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekjae and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (reign 455 ~475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (reign 413 ~ 491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.Mt. Achasan is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavillion.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The K-POP RESIDENCE Myeongdong 1 is located in Jung-gu, the center of Korea’s landmark Myeong-dong area. The residence aims to provide the best services and facilities at reasonable prices for domestic and foreign tourists. As Myeong-dong is surrounded by large department stores, duty free shops and various shopping streets, it is known as a ‘paradise of shopping’. The surrounding tourist attractions include Namsan Mountain, Namdaemun Market, Gyeongbokgung Palace and so on. In addition, guests are recommended to sample a few of the delicious Korean dishes served in the nearby restaurants.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The restaurant's signature dishes include a selection of items that do not include any of the 'five' forbidden roots (leeks, garlic, wild rocambole, Korean leeks, asafoetida) or artificial flavors. Pan-fried dough and fritters are tasty dishes dipped in potato starch and glutinous rice flour, instead of wheat flour. The restaurant uses organic vegetables delivered directly from the farm. 


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Mr. Kebab is a chain of restaurants featuring authentic kebabs; the first store opened in Itaewon, an area frequented by internationals. The owner of Mr. Kebab has lived in Korea for more than 12 years, but is originally from Turkey. In order to achieve the same great taste as the original Turkish kebab, he hired a chef from Turkey to specially make everything used in the restaurant including the yogurt and bread. The restaurant uses fresh, locally produced vegetables and chicken and Australian beef and lamb. Vegetables are delivered fresh daily and homemade bread adds an extra bit of flavor to the already succulent kebabs.  


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Dorocy means "Gift of God" in Greek. It specializes in jewelries and offers outstanding repair/maintenance services. It is a popular shop among women because of its colorful items. Various items range from inexpensive to expensive prices. Professional assistants give visitors tips on how to choose items matching up well with their clothing. Designers of Dorocy have completed GIA GG, GIA Design, and IGI EG courses in Santa Monica, the United States and produce items with unique designs.