Jumunjin Fish Market 주문진수산시장
Gangneung · Jumunjin, Yeongok & Sacheon · Shopping
A bustling, noisy fish market where fishermen's wives call out prices, tubs of squid and crabs line the walkway, and rows of dried fish hang in the open air. The customary way to eat is to pick your fish from a stall, have it sliced, and carry it to a restaurant upstairs that charges only for the table setting and a stew. It is quite informal, so ask about prices before agreeing.
Dried squid and seasoned seafood make popular souvenirs. Wear shoes you do not mind getting wet. Mornings are best for the freshest selection.
It is wise to confirm the day's hours in a map app before making the trip.
From Gangneung's intercity bus terminal take a bus to Jumunjin, about 40 minutes; check the current timetable. The market is within walking distance of the port (주문진항).
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 주문진수산시장
- Best time to visit
- Morning for the full catch and fewer crowds; late autumn for squid.
- Pair it with
- Jumunjin Port & Lighthouse is a short walk, and Ilchul Raw Fish Restaurant is inside the market.
- Great for
- Friends, Parents
- Local tip
- The largest fish market on Korea's east coast. Choose raw fish from a stall and eat upstairs, or buy dried squid as a gift; prices should be asked before buying.