Uri – Located in Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a place that offers lectures on traditional Korean handicrafts, featuring a variety of related classes. Courses include needlework (embroidery), pottery-making, embroidery, knitting, and other traditional crafts. Since each class has a maximum of 8 participants, it’s recommended to call ahead…
Once featured in the American travel magazine Travel+Leisure, Samcheong-dong is a street rich in artistic atmosphere. Galleries converted from traditional Korean houses, modern-style cafes, and lesser-known yet long-established restaurants... are scattered along both sides of ginkgo trees, catching the eyes of passersby,...
The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is a large-scale comprehensive arts facility located in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Named after King Sejong the Great of the Joseon Dynasty, it spans a total area of 53,202 square meters, making it the largest cultural and arts center in the Seoul region. Construction of the Sejong Center began in 1974 and was completed in 1978...
The Lotte World Art Theater is located at 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, within the famous Lotte World. This iconic venue in the heart of Seoul is an integrated entertainment, sightseeing, and shopping complex that features thrilling rides, a cool ice-skating rink, various performances, a folk museum, and also offers…
Hyundai Wonsi Park is located at 19 Changdeokgung-gil, Wonsi-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was built by Hyundai Engineering & Construction when constructing the Hyundai Corporation building, with the goal of giving back corporate profits to society and providing citizens with a resting space and urban greenery. The park was first officially opened to the public in December 1987…
Savina Modern Art Museum is located at 159 Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City, South Korea. It is an art space that reflects the charm of Korean modern art from various perspectives. The museum has one basement level and two above-ground floors, continuously introducing and promoting the allure of Korean...
Dae Rim Art Museum is located at 35-1 Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Originally established in 1996 by the Dae Rim Group in Daejeon Metropolitan City, it was relocated to its current site in 2002. The museum analyzes and studies the concepts of contemporary art from various perspectives and showcases the soul of art through photography as its central medium.
The Total Museum of Art Seoul Main Branch is located at 465-16 Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was established in Seoul as the functions and popularity of the Total Museum expanded. The main branch is equipped with facilities such as an art academy, resource library, art shop, and outdoor performance space. Not only is it f…
The Seoul branch of TESEUM is divided into several themed areas, including Teddy Story, Teddy Art Garden, Teddy Adventure, Teddy Cozy Village, Teddy Shrine, and Teddy Korean Folklore, showcasing a variety of teddy bear life stories. At TESEUM, we welcome you with a warm space, away from the suffocating hustle and bustle of city life…
Dongdaemun is Cultural Heritage No. 1. Originally named Heunginjimun, it was the eastern gate of Seoul’s city wall. Construction began in 1396 during the reign of King Taejo, and it was renovated in 1453 during the reign of King Danjong. The current gate tower was rebuilt in 1869 under King Gojong. It is said that the name Heunginjimun originated during the reign of King Sejo (1455–14…
Kanazawa Station is located in Kita-Anecho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a railway station operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and the under-construction Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended here. Kanazawa Station is the largest train station in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The station is quite unique, featuring a building constructed with a combination of glass and wood that blends modern and traditional...
Kahoku City is a city in central Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, established in 2004 as the ninth municipality in the prefecture to adopt city status since Matsuena (now Namerikawa). Located just 25 kilometers from Kanazawa City, it can be reached within a half-hour drive. The city is also home to Ishikawa Prefectural University of Nursing. Kahoku is renowned for its...
Hakusan is a city located in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It boasts the largest land area in the prefecture and ranks as the second most populous city after Kanazawa. In the southern part of the city, Mount Hakusan, the highest peak at 2,702 meters, stands tall, surrounded by mountain ranges that stretch continuously between 1,000 and 2,000 meters in elevation. The Tedori River flows from north to south, and along its main course and tributaries...
Nomi City is a city in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the southern part of Honshu Island, Japan. The western part of the city faces the Sea of Japan, and the Tedori River flows through the northern part of the city. It was established as a city in 2005. Hideki Matsui, a former Major League Baseball player, hails from this area. Additionally, the Kanazawa Institute of Technology is also located here. Museums in Nomi City include...
Kanazawa City is located in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan side of the Kanazawa Plain, and is the largest city in the Hokuriku region as well as the prefectural capital of Ishikawa. Since the Edo period, Kanazawa has been known as the "Academy of the Nation," boasting a longstanding tradition of valuing education and caring for students, making it a representative cultural and educational city along the Sea of Japan coast. The...
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, opened in 2004. Its primary design concept was developed by architect Kazuyo Sejima, a female architect from the firm, and won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The building's architecture has attracted worldwide attention. The museum aims to create new culture and promote...
Kanazawa Castle is a hirayama-style castle located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. For about 300 years, from the Sengoku period to the Edo period, it served as the residence of the Maeda clan, lords of the Kaga Domain. Currently, the castle ruins have been turned into Kanazawa Castle Park, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Kanazawa, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists every year.
Wajima Morning Market is an early morning market located in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the central region of Japan. It boasts distinctive local character and serves not only as a place where residents purchase daily necessities but also as one of Wajima’s most famous attractions. Every day, a large number of locals and international visitors come here to shop. The market is known for selling fresh vegetables, mountain greens...
Kenroku-en is a strolling garden and pond pavilion built by Maeda Tsunanori, the 5th lord of the Kaga Domain, located in central Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It covers a total area of 114,436.65 square meters. Along with Korakuen Garden in Ibaraki Prefecture and Korakuen Garden in Okayama Prefecture, it is one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens and a renowned…
Niffin Pavilion is located in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, in the Chūgoku region of Japan. It is a Western-style building designed in the French Renaissance architectural style and has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was designed by the renowned Meiji-era architect Katayama Tōkuma and completed in 1907...