Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Moggoji Guesthouse is a hanok homestay place located in Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Three generations are presently living in the traditional 100-year-old house. Situated in a residential area, there is little city noise; instead, the accommodation offers the comfort of a private home, the scent of the 100-year-old tree, and a friendly atmosphere. There are four rooms: a room for two with a double bed; a room for three with a single bed and a double-deck bed; a Korean style room for two; and a room for six with two double-deck beds. The kitchen and living room are shared, and there is a bathroom attached to each room. Complimentary breakfast is provided to guests, consisting of toast, sandwiches, cereal, milk, coffee, and juice. In the living room are tools for traditional Korean play such as yut and yut board; traditional Korean wedding costumes are also offered free of charge. Hyehwa Subway Station of Seoul Subway Line 4 is a 10-minute walk away, whereas city center spots such as Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun, Namsan Mountain can be reached within 30 minutes by public transport.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Goseong-gun)

Parkjinsa Gotaek in Cheonggwang-ri,Goseong is an old house of Miryang Park Clan which is #292 Cultural Material. The traditional Korean style house shows the construction method of houses during the late Joseon Dynasty. Three generations of Sungkyunkwan officials were born in this house in a span of 100 years. There is a red gate of award of the king erected at the entrance of the house to cite the devoted son. Usually the red gate of award of the king was erected at the entrance of the village to cite the devoted son, a chaste woman, or a loyal subject, and the Parkjinsa Gotaek is a rare case for which the red gate of award of the king was erected at the entrance of the house. The old wall of the house, which looks like a fossil bed, demonstrates the long history of the house. The well-tended garden near the gate will make you stop walking because it looks like something straight out of a movie scene. The scenery over the window from any place inside the house is as pretty as a picture. The rooms in the house are composed of 2 Anchae (inner buildings) and 4 Sarangchae (outer buildings). Both Anchae and Sarangchae are equipped with restroom and shower room. The kitchen is only in the Anchae building. Sarangchae can be used as one wide room to accommodate a maximum 10 people; it’s done by simply opening the doors dividing the small rooms. The house is used for paid educational programs of traditional tea ceremony and etiquette. The old warehouse has been remolded to be a classroom for tea ceremony classes. The place is also used as a place for events; it’s equipped with a beam projector and sound equipment for hosting seminars, workshops, etc. There is a tea ceremony room made by remodeling a building attached to Sarangchae where you can learn the wisdom of ancestors over a warm tea.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

“The Place Seoul” is located in a small alley in Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is a guesthouse made by remodeling an 80-year-old traditional Korean house. The ondol room furnished with traditional beddings is popular not only among foreigners but also among Koreans due to its special ambience. The ceiling of the room dates back to 80 years ago. The rafter put on the roof at the time of construction of the house shows the antiqueness of the house. The toenmaru (a narrow wooden porch running along the outside of a room) that comes alive with the frequent coming and going of people adds to the ambience of the traditional Korean house, with the Sansuyu (corni) tree and vegetable garden beside the Korean-style house creating a leisurely atmosphere. Beyond being a mere place to sleep in, “The Place Seoul” aims to be a composite cultural space whose motto is “the place to fill.” A simple wedding or a small-scale performance is held in the garden during the day. The rooms can be rented for small meetings. “The Place Seoul” sponsors “WWOOF KOREA,” an NGO promoting environment-friendly agriculture as well as the right dietary life, “Slow Food Korea,” and “Slow Box.” As such, the place serves a special healthy breakfast consisting of homemade bread, handmade yogurt, and organic fruits and vegetables. In addition, the toilet paper, detergent, shampoo, etc. provided are all environment-friendly products. “The Place Seoul” is located on Gyedong-gil Road, a famous tourist attraction in Seoul. It offers easy access to Bukchon Hanok Village, which is on the other side of the Gyedong-gil alley, as well as other major tourist attractions within walking distance including Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Samcheong-dong, and Insa-dong. The convenient location of “The Place Seoul” makes it easy to tour downtown Seoul.


Busan(Sasang-gu)

Chowonnongwon is located near Samrakgangbyeon Park, a famous park in Busan, that offers an entire view with Nakdonggang River and the park at a glance. The restaurants serves hanu (Korean beef) at reasonable prices.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Gangneung Station Guest House is the nearest guest house to Gangneung Station. As it is located in the city center and almost all buses pass nearby, it is the optimal place to stay for tourists in Gangneung. First, it is situated around the Jeongdongjin shuttle bus stop and the bus stop to to Gangneung from which tourists can take a ferry to get to Ulleungdo Island. Guests can also easily reach the nearby bus stop for various bus services to Gangneung’s main tourist attractions including Gyeongpodae Pavilion and Sogeumgang Valley. Moreover, the free shuttle bus stop to Yongpyong Resort and Phoenix Pyeongchang, two of the venues of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games, is also adjacent to the guest house. Offering guests relaxation amid a quiet and pleasant atmosphere, Gangneung Station Guest House is the ideal place to enjoy peaceful music with tea and coffee. It also offers a breakfast of hot rice and soup.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

Byeokbong Korea Jewelry Museum is dedicated to displaying and promotiong the jewelry work by royalty during the Joseon dynasty. Visitors can learn about the various styles and the meanings behind the designs.


Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

DMZ Peace Train Music Festival aims to promote freedom and peace through music. The festival is held at Seoul and Cheorwon, Gangwon-do providing conferences, showcase, main concert and special programs. 


Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)

Seopyeonje Boseong Sori Festival is a performance art festival with various pansori related competitions. The festival not only spread Pansori, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, to wide audience, but also provide various programs for everyone to enjoy. 


Jeollanam-do(Boseong-gun)

Royal Azelea Cultural Festival is held around Illimsan Mountain's Yongchu Valley in Jeollanam-do. With the biggest royal azelea field in Korea, visitors to the festival can witness sea of red flowers some as tall as human adult.   


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Namnong Memorial Hall is an art gallery dedicated to the works and memory of Namnong Heo Gun, a famous artist of the traditional Southern School of Painting. The hall was opened as an art gallery by Namnong Heo Gun (1908-1987) himself in 1985. The Southern School of Painting features natural scenes with accompanying calligraphy. The hall now features over 200 works of art by some of the most famous Korean paintings in history, as well as pottery from China and Japan.