Jeonju Hanok Village & Tapsa Temple day tour from Seoul

Stone pagodas shaped like frozen icicles rise from a peaceful temple ground.

A full-day tour from Seoul to Jeonju combines two stops: the hanok village of 7,000–8,000 traditional houses where you wear Korean dress for 1.5 hours, and Tapsa Temple, known for its distinctive stone towers and mountain setting. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, round-trip transport, all entrance fees, and vehicle insurance. It runs 10 to 11 hours and lunch is your own choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Gyeonggijeon Shrine1h · entry included
2. Jeonju Hanok Village1h
3. Tapsa Temple1h 10m · entry included

Explore Jeonju and Tapsa Temple

• Visit Gyeonggijeon Shrine
• Tour Jeonju Hanok Village
• See Jeondongseongdang Cathedral
• View Jeonju city fortress gate
• Explore Tapsa Temple and stone pagodas

The experience

You leave Seoul in the morning and arrive in Jeonju to start at Gyeonggijeon Shrine, built to house the portrait of the first Joseon king. From there the tour moves into Jeonju Hanok Village itself: the 7,000–8,000 traditional wooden houses that drew 15 million visitors in 2024. This is where you put on hanbok, the Korean traditional dress, for a 1.5-hour experience walking through the narrow lanes and taking photographs among the architecture. You'll also pass Jeondongseongdang Cathedral, Korea's first Catholic martyrium, and see the main gate of the old city fortress.

The second half of the day is Tapsa Temple, a Michelin Green Guide 3-star site in the Maisan mountains. The temple is known for its stone pagodas (hundreds of them, shaped like upside-down icicles) stacked in the peaceful grounds. The guide will walk you through the temple and the surrounding nature. Because the tour is 10 to 11 hours total and includes all the stops, the timing is tight. You'll move through each site rather than linger. Lunch is not part of the package, so you eat on your own schedule during the day.

Transport is round-trip from Seoul by vehicle, with insurance included. The guide speaks English throughout. If you're wearing hanbok, you can add hair accessories and a hat at checkout as an optional extra. Service animals are welcome on the bus.

What’s included

• Hanbok wearing experience for 1.5 hours in Jeonju Hanok Village.
• round-trip transport from Seoul by vehicle with insurance.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entrance fees to all sites (Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeondongseongdang Cathedral, and Tapsa Temple).

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (3 to 70 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dream Journey Korea

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a full day free and want to see both the hanok village and temple in one trip: the 10-to-11-hour pace covers both major stops without backtracking between locations.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What is Jeonju Hanok Village like when you arrive there?

Jeonju Hanok Village is a neighborhood of 7,000–8,000 traditional wooden houses built in the hanok style, the classical Korean residential architecture. The village draws millions of visitors yearly and is walkable on foot. You'll spend time there in hanbok dress taking photographs and exploring the lanes.

How long do you wear the hanbok Korean dress on this tour?

The hanbok wearing experience lasts 1.5 hours and happens in Jeonju Hanok Village. You wear the traditional dress while walking and photographing the village. Hair accessories and a hat can be added as optional extras at checkout.

What makes Tapsa Temple different from other temples in South Korea?

Tapsa Temple is known for its hundreds of stone pagodas stacked in distinctive shapes, they look like frozen icicles, arranged throughout the peaceful grounds. The temple is a Michelin Green Guide 3-star destination and sits in the Maisan mountains with significant natural scenery around it.

Is lunch included in this day tour from Seoul?

Lunch is not included. You choose where and when to eat during the 10 to 11 hours of the tour. The guide will have time built in for a meal break.

How much time does the full tour take, and when do you return to Seoul?

The tour runs 10 to 11 hours total from departure to return, covering Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeonju Hanok Village with hanbok experience, Jeondongseongdang Cathedral, the city fortress gate, and Tapsa Temple. You'll be back in Seoul by evening.