Seopjikoji

섭지코지

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.

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The path across Seopjikoji, a log rail running along the grassland with walkers under parasols, and a rock stack rising from the sea to the right.

Place information

Korean name: 섭지코지
Address: 262 Seopjikoji-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju
Opening hours: not published by the operator
Closed: Open year-round
Hours notes: Visit Jeju lists no closing days but gives no opening or closing times. Being open all year does not establish 24-hour access, so no opening hours are shown here.

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Prices

Seopjikoji car park, standard small vehicle	₩1,0001,000 won for the first 30 minutes, then 500 won per 15 minutes, capped at 3,000 won a day.

Source: Visit Jeju — Seopjikoji (address 262 Seopjikoji-ro, Seongsan-eup; the two published readings of Seopji and the meaning of koji; Sinyang beach, the rape flowers, the grassland, the sea cliffs and Seondolbawi; the scoria at Bulgeun Oreum; the beacon mound at about 4 m high with sides of about 9 m, designated a Jeju Provincial Monument; Seongsan Ilchulbong as the backdrop; the visitor note giving year-round opening and the Seopjikoji car park tariff). The page states no admission fee of any kind. · Sep 9, 2026

What to see

Hyeopja Beacon Mound

A stone beacon platform standing on the open grassland, used in the Joseon period to pass urgent news by fire and smoke. It is about 4 m high with sides of about 9 m, unusually well preserved, and is designated a Jeju Provincial Monument.

Nearby

Aerial view of Seongsan Ilchulbong's crater, with Hallasan visible in the distance

Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone

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.

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.

Bijarim Forest

Two loops split at a crossroads inside the wood. Course A is about 2.2 km of level volcanic-cinder path, 40 minutes to an hour, and takes a pushchair or wheelchair with help on the slopes; course B includes rough stone and does not. Dogs are not admitted, which separates this from most Jeju walks.

Secret Forest

A walk through cedar west of Andol Oreum, with tickets sold from a mint-coloured truck at the entrance. The unpaved loop takes about half an hour and has eight marked spots to photograph, with a stand of hinoki cypress partway round. Closures are posted on the operator's Instagram rather than following a fixed calendar, which is worth checking before driving out here.

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