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Gangwon-do » Gangneung-si » Ojukheon House (오죽헌)

Ojukheon House (오죽헌)




Address

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do 강원도 강릉시 율곡로 3139번길 24 (죽헌동)



Type

Monuments



Inquiries

• 1330 tt call center: +82-33-1330 (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-640-4457~60, +82-33-640-4414, 4531 (Korean)



Homepage

www.ojukheon.or.kr (Korean only) www.gntour.go.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

Introduction

The Ojukheon House (오죽헌) gets its name from the many black bamboo trees that surround it. It was here where Sinsaimdang (1504~1551) lived and where his son 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 there's the Yulgok Memorial Hall, Mongryongsil, where Yulgok was born, the household shrine called Munseongsa, and the entrances called Jagyeongmun, Sajumun etc. There is also Eojaegak, which was built to preserve the inkstone and Gyeokmongyogyeol (a book written by Lee-Lee in 1577 for those beginning their studies), mementos of Lee-Lee.

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

+82-33-640-4457~60

Fax

+82-33-640-4771

Current Status

Treasure No.165

Closed

Seollal (Lunar New Year), Chuseok, January 1st

Duration

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

Facilities for the Handicapped

Individual
Adults: 3,000 won / Youths: 2,000 won / Children: 1,000 won

Group (30 or more people)
Adults: 2,000 won / Youths: 1,500 won / Children: 500 won

Facilities for the Handicapped

Wheelchair ramp, accessible entrance, parking spaces, restrooms

Baby Stroller Rentals

Not available

Pets

Not permitted

Directions

From Gangneung Intercity/ Express Bus Terminal.
Take bus 202, 302 or 303 to Ojukheon.