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Oct 11, 2026

Ilgwang Beach

A curved beach in Gijang's Ilgwang district with local fishing-village history, the small Samseongdae landmark, cafés and an easy rail connection. It is a calmer alternative to the more crowded urban beaches and makes a self-contained seaside walk outside the lifeguarded swimming season.

NeighborhoodsEastern Busan coast: Haeundae, Songjeong, Osiria and Gijang ↗

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View over the gently curved Ilgwang Beach shoreline in Gijang, Busan, with a bank of sea fog covering part of the bay and buildings beyond.

Ilgwang Beach in Gijang, photographed on June 13, 2021. A landscape illustration, not evidence of current swimming or facilities.

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Why it matters now

October 2026 is outside Busan's supervised summer swimming season. Use Ilgwang for a beach walk and cultural scenery, not as a lifeguarded swim destination. The October 9–11 Gijang festivals take place farther north around Imrang and inland Gijang heritage sites, not on this beach.

Why go

Combine a seafront stroll with the Samseongdae hillock and village atmosphere. Ilgwang was associated with Oh Young-su's short story 'Gaetmaeul' and served as a setting for its film adaptation. The Donghae Line puts it within reach without a car, though a full eastern-Busan coast tour still needs buses or taxis between clusters.

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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 there동해선 일광역 1번 출구에서 도보 약 14분. 시내버스 180·188 및 기장 마을버스 노선도 연결되지만 방문 당일 노선과 정류장을 확인한다.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗부산광역시 기장군 일광읍 삼성리 143-10 일광해수욕장 일원
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →해변 산책은 하절기 지정 해수욕 운영시간과 구분한다. 비짓부산의 09:00~18:00는 해수욕장 개장 중 입수 가능시간 안내이므로 10월 수영 허용시간으로 해석하지 않는다. 상점·대여시설의 운영은 각각 확인.
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Area guideEastern Busan coast: Haeundae, Songjeong, Osiria and Gijang →
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