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
Directions [Bus] From Gangneung Intercity/Express Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 202, 302 or 303 to Ojukheon.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-660-3301~3308
Information:
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: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 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
Directions [Bus] From Gangneung Intercity/Express Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 202, 302 or 303 to Ojukheon.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-660-3301~3308
Information:
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: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
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