Tongin Market (통인시장)

Tongin Market (통인시장)

- Homepage
tonginmarket.modoo.at

- Tel
+82-2-722-0911

Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War, the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result the area’s street vendors and stores used the former Tongin Market area as their marketplace. Now, Tongin Market consists of 75 stores, most of which are restaurants and grocery stores. There are also some shops selling manufactured goods like underwear and shoes.

- Address : 18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
+82-2-722-0911

- Opening Hours
07:00 -21:00 (varies by store)

- Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
* Dosirak Cafe is closed on Tuesdays

- Parking
Available (Singyo public parking lot)
300 won for every 10 minutes

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Traditional items

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hanok Guesthouse Dongchonchae (한옥 게스트하우스 동촌재)

- Homepage
https://dongchonjae.modoo.at

- Tel
+82-10-8561-5227, +82-10-9127-5227

Dongchonjae is a hanok guesthouse in Seochon, Jongno, Seoul. The the Anchae(women's quarters) consists of four sleeping rooms and a cheongmaru lounge space, plus kitchen and toilet. (There are  also shared toilets in the yard.) Cooking is not allowed, but guests are welcome to bring in prepared food. A free breakfast is provided. Guests can watch movies in the yard or main hall, and can use the refrigerator and washing machine. A guided night tour of Seoul City Wall is offered, as is a tea ceremony, and rice-cake making experience.

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⊙ Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

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⊙ Sangchonjae House (상촌재)

- Homepage
www.jfac.or.kr/site/main/content/sangchj01

Sangchonjae House, run by the Jongno Cultural Foundation, is a traditional hanok cultural space located in Sejong Village, Ogin-dong, Jongno-gu, and operates various cultural Korean programs such as exhibitions, educational experiences, and events to fully experience Korea's four seasons. The name Sangchonjae was conceived from the old name of Sejong Village, the western part of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the birthplace of King Sejong. The house reflects the lifestyle of an ordinary peasant during the Joseon dynasty. It consists of three buildings: the main building, the guesthouse known as sarangchae, and the annex. There is an experience center indoors offering tea ceremonies and traditional game experiences.

⊙ Jalppajin Memil Seochon Main Store (잘빠진메밀 서촌)

- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/jalppajin_seochon

- Tel
+82-70-4142-1214

Jalppajin Memil is a traditional Korean restaurant in Seochon where you can enjoy buckwheat noodles, boiled pork slices, and unrefined rice wine. They use 100% buckwheat for their noodles, which are kneaded using a cold water machine and served either mixed with seasoning and sprouts or dipped in broth. Pairing "Jalppajin sulsang" with unrefined rice wine is recommended for a delightful dining experience.

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- Tel
+82-2-764-6822

A good restaurant to visit before and after the tour, being located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the tourist attractions. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy sea snail salad. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

⊙ NUHADANG(누하당)

- Homepage
http://www.nuhadang.com

- Tel
+82-2-3391-0010, +82-10-4347-5768

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- Homepage
https://blog.naver.com/soso-house 

- Tel
+82-10-5286-0704

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- Tel
+82-2-733-0831

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