Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone
성산일출봉
Two separate walks share the site: a ticketed climb to the summit, 30–40 minutes of stairs, and a free coastal path around Umutgae with a much gentler gradient. The monthly closure is the thing that ruins trips — it is the first Monday, not a holiday pattern anyone guesses.
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Place information
- Korean name
- 성산일출봉
- Address
- 284-12 Ilchul-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Opening hours
- Jan–Feb, Nov–Dec 06:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00) Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct 05:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00) May–Aug 04:30–20:00 (last entry 19:00)
- Closed
- 1st Mon of the month (closed the following day instead if it falls on a public holiday)
- Admission
- ₩4,000–₩5,000
Prices
| Adult(ages 25 to 64) | ₩5,000 |
|---|---|
| Youth(youth and military, ages 13 to 24) | ₩2,500 |
| Child(ages 7 to 12) | ₩2,500 |
| Group (10 or more) · Adult(ages 25 to 64) | ₩4,000 |
| Group (10 or more) · Youth(youth and military, ages 13 to 24) | ₩2,000 |
| Group (10 or more) · Child(ages 7 to 12) | ₩2,000 |
Source: Jeju World Natural Heritage — Seongsan Ilchulbong fee table (individual, group, age bands) ·
Visiting rules
Nearby
Jeju Ttukbaegi
A ttukbaegi house on the road to Seongsan Ilchulbong, serving abalone-and-seafood stew and braised cutlassfish. It opens at 06:30.
Seopjikoji
A headland running out into the sea on Jeju's eastern coast. Koji is the Jeju word for a cape; for Seopji the publisher records two readings side by side — that it describes ground said to produce men of talent, and that it comes from hyeopji, meaning narrow land. The path crosses hills of red volcanic scoria and follows low rock cliffs, and a Joseon-period beacon mound stands on the open grassland. What sets it apart from Jeju's other coastal walks is that Seongsan Ilchulbong stands in the background for most of the way round, which is why it photographs the way it does.
Udo Island
The ferry controls the whole day: photo ID is a legal requirement to board, not a formality, and outside vehicles are barred from the island until 31 July 2029 apart from named exceptions. Plan around the last sailing back, and note the island charges its own park admission on top of the fare.
Myeongjin Jeonbok
An abalone house on the Gujwa coast road, serving abalone hot-pot rice, grilled abalone and abalone porridge.
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission?
KRW 5,000 for adults and KRW 2,500 for children on the paid summit route.
Stories about this place
- One day on Jeju's east side, timed by the operator rather than by me
Geomunoreum, Manjanggul, Bijarim and Seongsan Ilchulbong all have a published duration — and all four are on the same page. So this route has no start times and a stay length at each stop instead. One thing is fixed: Geomunoreum's booking closes at 17:00 the day before.
- Eight Places to Visit in Jeju, Compared: What to Check Before the Price
Eight places in Jeju compared on admission and on the condition that matters more than the price. Admission runs from 1,000 won at Udo to 18,000 at ARTE MUSEUM, but it is the monthly closing date, the booking window, the ferry and the vehicle ban that shape an itinerary.
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