Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

– Tel
+82-2-2148-4149

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m².

The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Yi Sung-gye made Sajik Altar (altar to the State deities) at the center of the park. “Sa” refers to the deity of the earth while “jik” refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at Sajik Altar.

In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yulkog Yi I, and the Municipal Children’s Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Inwangsan hiking path with relative ease.

– Address : 89, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2148-4149

– Opening Date
March 12, 1940

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Sajik Altar, Dangun Shrine, Hwanghakjeong, children’s library, Jongno City Library, swimming pool

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

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– Homepage
www.sungkokmuseum.org

– Tel
+82-2-737-7650

Sungkok Art Museum was founded in 1995 by the Korean corporation Ssangyong to promote Korean art. The gallery offers a special exhibition featuring modern artworks of Korean artists, as well as competitions and sponsorships to develop Korean art. In addition to the main building, there is an annex, as well as a tea house and art shop.

⊙ CheongKwanJang – Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 광화문)

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⊙ Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

– Tel
+82-2-722-3555

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⊙ Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) (서울한옥스테이(jnpstay))

– Homepage
https://blog.naver.com/jnpstay

– Tel
+82-10-5720-6800

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⊙ Of one book and stay (일독일박)

– Homepage
https://of-onebookstay.com

– Tel
+82-504-0904-2340

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⊙ Hanok Essay Seochon (한옥에세이 서촌)

– Homepage
https://www.stayfolio.com/journal/magazines/hanok-essay-seochon

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⊙ STAY dayoff (스테이 데이 오프)

– Homepage
https://stay-dayoff.co.kr

– Tel
+82-504-0904-2406

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⊙ Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-2148-2834

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– Homepage
http://www.tosokchon.co.kr/main.php

– Tel
+82-2-737-7444

Tosokchon Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is housed in several renovated traditional hanok buildings, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Samgyetang is a traditional Korean nutritious food made by simmering cleaned young chicken with ginseng, jujube, sweet rice batter, and various nuts. The thick broth of samgyetang, served alongside ginseng liquor, stimulates the appetite. Diced radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi are served as basic side dishes.

Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))