Soswaewon Garden, Damyang

A Korean traditional garden in Damyang begun by the Joseon scholar Yang San-bo, where the stream, stone walls and Gwangpunggak and Jewoldang structures form one landscape.

Before deciding to visit

The details below come from this page. They have not been checked separately as visit information.

Dates / opening window: Published hours: March–April and September–October 09:00–18:00; May–August 09:00–19:00; November–February 09:00–17:00. Individual admission: adults KRW 2,000, teenagers KRW 1,000, children KRW 700. Verify exceptional closures and building access; phone +82-61-381-0115.
Location: 17 Soswaewon-gil, Gasamunhak-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea (the official site's footer uses the older name Nam-myeon)
Getting there / returning: The official visitor page lists Chunghyo bus 187 from Gwangju and bus 225 from Damyang. Verify current routes, frequency and stop locations before travel; do not assume a nearby railway station is within walking distance.

Address: 17 Soswaewon-gil, Gasamunhak-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea (the official site's footer uses the older name Nam-myeon)
Nearby transit: The official visitor page lists Chunghyo bus 187 from Gwangju and bus 225 from Damyang. Verify current routes, frequency and stop locations before travel; do not assume a nearby railway station is within walking distance.
Hours: Published hours: March–April and September–October 09:00–18:00; May–August 09:00–19:00; November–February 09:00–17:00. Individual admission: adults KRW 2,000, teenagers KRW 1,000, children KRW 700. Verify exceptional closures and building access; phone +82-61-381-0115.

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Historic Soswaewon garden scenery with stone walls, trees and buildings in a 2009 photograph

Why it matters now

The official November–February visitor schedule is 09:00–17:00. Published admission and bus information helps with planning, but check current services, temporary closures and interior access before your visit.

Why go

Follow the permitted garden paths to understand the different roles of Gwangpunggak and Jewoldang, and discover how bamboo, flowing water and stonework frame the landscape.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereThe official visitor page lists Chunghyo bus 187 from Gwangju and bus 225 from Damyang. Verify current routes, frequency and stop locations before travel; do not assume a nearby railway station is within walking distance.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗17 Soswaewon-gil, Gasamunhak-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea (the official site's footer uses the older name Nam-myeon)

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Published hours: March–April and September–October 09:00–18:00; May–August 09:00–19:00; November–February 09:00–17:00. Individual admission: adults KRW 2,000, teenagers KRW 1,000, children KRW 700. Verify exceptional closures and building access; phone +82-61-381-0115.

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