- First published
- Oct 7, 2026
- Substantive editorial change
- Oct 5, 2026
- Practical facts checked
- Oct 5, 2026
- Translation updated (not a fact check)
- Oct 7, 2026
Juknokwon Bamboo Garden
Damyang’s signature bamboo garden, built around a dense hillside grove with themed walking paths, pavilions and easy links to Gwanbangjerim and the riverside town center. It is a good rural Jeolla stop for travelers who want a photogenic but still walk-focused nature experience.
Current Korea Tourism Organization data lists March–October hours of 09:00–19:00 with last admission at 18:00, and November–February hours of 09:00–18:00 with last admission at 17:30. The official Juknokwon site confirms the main gate at 119 Juknokwon-ro and currently carries active 2026 notices, so late-day visitors should check notices before setting out.
Why go
The reason to visit is the atmosphere inside the grove: tall bamboo filters the light, the paths keep city noise low, and the garden can be combined with nearby Damyang food streets and Gwanbangjerim without a car transfer between every stop. Allow at least an hour if you want more than the entrance viewpoint.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.