Introduction:
Ojukheon House gets its name from the many black bamboo trees that surround it. It was here where Sinsaimdang (1504-1551) lived and where her son Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the time of

 
Information:
Information Introduction Ojukheon House gets its name from the many black bamboo trees that surround it
It was here where Sinsaimdang (1504-1551) lived and where her son Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born
It was built during the time of the 11th King of Joseon, King Jungjong (1506-1544), and remains one of the oldest wooden residential buildings in Korea
It was designated as Treasure No
165 in 1963 and has been maintained by the descendants throughout the generations
Inside Ojukheon is Yulgok Memorial Hall, Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born, the household shrine called Munseongsa, and the various entrance gates
There is also Eojaegak, which was built to preserve the inkstone and Gyeokmongyogyeol (a book written by Yi I in 1577 for those beginning their studies), mementos of Yi I
Beside Ojukheon, there is the Gangneung Municipal Museum where you can see relics from the prehistoric age and other various historical materials from different time periods


Telephone: +82-33-660-3301~3308

Current:
Status [Gangneung Ojukheon House] Treasure No
165 (designated on January 21,1963) Closed Seollal (Lunar New Year), Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), January 1 Duration Approx
1 hour

Operating:
Hours Summer season: 08:00-18:00 Winter season: 08:00-17:30 * Last admission 30 minutes before closing Parking Facilities Available Parking Fees Free Admission Fees Individual Adults: 3,000 won / Teens: 2,000 won / Children: 1,000 won Group (30 or more people) Adults: 2,000 won / Teens: 1,500 won / Children: 500 won * Seniors (ages 65 and older) free Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Wheelchair ramp, accessible entrance, parking spaces, restrooms Pets Not permitted

 
Ojukheon House Reviews:
dH:    Well maintained, clean and beautif...
KTL:    Finished my tour in 30 minutes
GDeLK:    Small museum close to Dondaenum;Learn the History of Seoul's City...
dH:    Quiet temple in the hills;Lovely experience
KTL:    on top of a museum;A place to sit and relax
tianO:    Pious shrine, but need to refit..
GDeLK:    Great walk by the water
dH:    Amazing View of Deoksugung (Palace...
GDeLK:    Well made exhibit hall, but simple;Don't go on Monday
SounL:    Need to increase contents;Interesting Prehistoric Site