Oegosan Onggi Village (외고산옹기마을)

Oegosan Onggi Village (외고산옹기마을)

– Homepage
onggi.ulju.ulsan.kr

– Tel
+82-52-237-7894

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

Oegosan Onggi Village was established when earthenware master Heo Deok-man settled in the area in 1975. The village today showcases a massive collection of various earthenware products, which creates a unique sight. Over 50% of the country’s earthenware products are crafted at this village. The village also features several attractions for visitors to enjoy, such as the Ulsan Onggi Museum, which houses the largest earthenware pottery recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records; and the annual Ulsan Onggi Festival, with many diverse activity programs.

– Address : 36, Oegosan 3-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

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

– Experience Guide
Museum tour / pottery crafts

– Information and Guides
+82-52-237-7894

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), and public holidays

– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00

– Available Facilities
Onggi Museum, Onggi Academy Hall, Onggi Culture Park, eco-pond, village information center, etc.

– Admission Fees
[Onggi Museum] Free

[Onggi Academy] Individuals 7,000 won / Groups 5,000 won

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Onggigol Ceramics (옹기골도예)

– Homepage
www.ulju.ulsan.kr/onggi

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

Onggi Ceramics is the workshop of Heo Jin-gyu, a master onggi craftsman, and is located in Onggi Village in Ulsan, home to the largest production of onggi in the nation. Visitors can browse the items as well as purchase anything that piques their interest. The workshop also offers a range of exerience programs related to onggi, although advanced reservations are required to participate.

⊙ Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

– Homepage
www.onggi.or.kr

– Tel
+82-52-980-2233

Ulsan Onggi Festival is held annually in early May in Oegosan Onggi Village in Ulju-gun, renowned for its traditional onggi (earthenware)-making techniques. The festival promotes the regional specialty, onggi, contributing to the spread of everyday onggi and the development of traditional industries. The main event, “Touch of the Onggi Master,” features demonstrations by master onggi artisans from Oegosan. There are various hands-on activities for children, including stepping on clay, playing with clay, and making and firing onggi. Visitors can also learn about the uses of onggi in food storage and fermentation, and view onggi from around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties and foods from Ulju.

◎ Onggi
Onggi is a type of bowl crafted from soil, using water, fire, and wind. This traditional pottery has been produced since the Three Kingdoms period and is well-suited for long-term food storage due to its excellent ventilation and preservative capabilities.