2025 Iksan-Si Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

Located in Galsan-dong, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. They sell meal bread made with sourdough, and they also have sandwiches, soups, and bread menus, making it a great substitute for breakfast. The most recommended menu item is the 'Olive Stick,' which offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors🫒 Ground is not only a bakery but also a great coffee shop. Hand-drip coffee comes with one free refill, so coffee lovers can enjoy a refill☕️ It's a 10-minute walk from Iksan Station, making it easily accessible for travelers. Be sure to visit! 📍Ground ▪️Location: 108-11 Inbuk-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk ▪️Business Hours: Thu - Sun 09:00 - 17:00 ❗️Closed every Mon - Wed

The room condition is good for the price and most of them give you a room upgrade, and that's also great! Especially, the bathroom and the room interior are always so clean, and I really like this place💛 It's not fancy, but it's a decent breakfast that's enough for a full meal, so it was nice to have a comfortable breakfast! Especially the coffee beans used by Starbucks☕️ Even if you don't use breakfast, I like that they provide coffee that you can drink when you check in and out💛 It's also great that you can have breakfast and rest leisurely until you check out late since you arrive at dawn✨️ - - 📍Top Cloud Hotel Iksan Branch 🧭10 Inbuk-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do Top Cloud Hotel Iksan Branch ✅️Breakfast available: 7:00-10:00 (check-in by 9:30) ✅️Check-out at 1:00 PM #Ho-cation#Iksan Travel

Iksan city: The Mireuksa Temple was the largest of the Baekje Kingdom. Currently there are two stone pagodas in the Mireuksa Temple site (National Treasure No. 11), the West pagoda is 14 meters tall while the East one is 27 meters as the West one hasn’t been totally restored. On site there’re also flagpole supports (National Treasure No. 236). Because of these treasures, plus the relics found in the site, makes this a historic landmark... don’t miss it if you have interest in korean history. #merrychristmas #travelinspiration #historicallandmarks #scenicspotguide #worldheritage #merrychristmas

When visiting the city of Iksan, don’t miss the opportunity to watch the National Treasure No. 289, the Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda. You’ll learn also that relics from the Goryeo Dynasty were found inside this pagoda and are now designated as National Treasure No. 123. This is a great chance to take magnificent photos about one of the most important historic sites in Korea, but also you can learn new historic facts about Korean Dynasties. #merrychristmas #travelinspiration #historicallandmarks #scenicspotguide #worldheritage #merrychristmas

This is the Wanggung Exhibition Center located at the Iksan Wanggungni Historic Site. During 20 years of excavations and investigations archeologist found relics in this site as well as 14 building sites, all serving as important documentation about the building of the castle and life style of the king that time ago used to be in this place. We can see all the work done in this excavation and learn about other historical facts in this center. #merrychristmas #travelinspiration #historicallandmarks #historicalandculturaltravel #worldheritage #merrychristmas

Located in Mohyeon-dong, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, Golmok is a meat restaurant. The cozy interior replicates the alleys of the 70s and 80s, making it a space where adults can reminisce about old memories. It uses carefully selected pork and the finest charcoal, and you can also enjoy fresh seafood, allowing you to savor both meat and seafood at the same time. You can order a seafood platter for just 10,000 KRW when you order meat. The seafood selection varies by season, and from June to September, it is served as assorted raw fish. The basic Cheonggukjang (fermented soybean paste stew) is also delicious, and mixing it with pork kimchi rice wine soup creates an amazing taste, so be sure to try it. It's a great place to take your parents, as you can enjoy delicious meat and seafood in a nostalgic interior! 📍Golmok Mohyeon Main Branch ▪️Location: 33-3 Seonhwa-ro 3-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk, 1st floor ▪️Business hours: 16:00 - 24:00 > Last order at 22:30

Located in Yeongdeung-dong, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, Sowkatsu is a famous tonkatsu restaurant. Using domestically sourced brand meat that is aged for a tender texture, Sowkatsu is known for its thick and generous portions, making it a highly praised restaurant! Fresh wasabi, salt, squid pickles, and sauce are served together, and the combination of wasabi and tonkatsu sauce is delicious, as well as eating it with squid pickles. It's a taste that can proudly be called the best tonkatsu of your life, so if you visit Iksan, you should definitely try it! 📍Sowkatsu ▪️Location: 204-102, 32 Gobong-ro 24-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk ▪️Business hours: Every day 11:00 - 21:00 > Break time 15:00 - 16:00 > Last order 20:40

Located in Busong-dong, Iksan, this cafe is famous for being a great place to read books or work. With its dark and calm atmosphere, it's perfect for spending quiet time and is popular among local regulars, making it a great spot for solo coffee time! It's an ideal place to relax and read a book in a minimally lit space. 📍Sisyphus Absinthe Two ▫️Location: 1st Floor, 12-11 Busong-ro 4-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▫️Business Hours: Closed every Saturday, first and third Sunday Closed from January 16th to 20th 08:00 - 19:00 → Last order at 18:30

This is a restaurant located in Yeongdeung-dong, Iksan-si that sells pork cutlets. The owner personally ages the pork cutlets using domestic branded meat, so you can eat soft and crispy pork cutlets. It is a restaurant recommended by locals because the portions are large. When visiting with two people, we recommend eating one pork cutlet and one udon! 📍Soukatsu ▫️Location: 32, Gobong-ro 24-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 204-dong, 102-ho, Jeil 2cha Shopping Center ▫️Business hours: Every day 11:00 - 21:00 → Break time 15:00 - 16:00 → Last order 20:40 #Domestic travel

This restaurant is located in Juhyeon-dong, Iksan-si. It specializes in bean sprout soup. It opens at 5:30 in the morning, so you can have a hearty meal starting in the morning. It is a famous local restaurant that many people visit for its hot and deep, rich anchovy broth. It is so famous that people wait in line to eat here, so it is a must-visit restaurant when traveling to Iksan. It is only open until 2:30 in the afternoon, so if you go to Iksan, be sure to try it for breakfast or lunch! 📍Ilhaeok ▫️Location: 30 Juhyeon-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▫️Opening hours: Regularly closed on Mondays 05:30 - 14:30 #Domestic travel

Located in Mohyeon-dong, Iksan, this brunch cafe is a popular spot for locals on special occasions. They offer a variety of dishes including pizza, pasta, and salads. I visited during the day, and the atmosphere was nice, but I heard it's even better in the evening with warm lighting! The flavors are generally mild, making it a good choice for those who prefer light and healthy tastes. How about visiting this place on a special day in Iksan? 📍Montreal ▫️Location: 1st Floor, 58-41, Seonhwa-ro 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▫️Business Hours: Closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Mon - Sat 09:00 - 21:00 Sun 09:30 - 17:00

Located in Mohyeon-dong, Iksan City, this restaurant is famous for its charcoal-grilled meat and fresh seafood. The interior has a retro feel, filled with old-fashioned charm, making it a comfortable place to dine. They only serve 100% domestic fresh meat and seasonal fresh seafood, so be sure to visit. 📍Golmok ▫️Location: 1st Floor, 33-3 Seonhwa-ro 3-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▫️Business Hours: Daily 16:00 - 24:00 → Last Order 22:30

▪️Iksan Agape Garden 9 Yulchon-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▪️Iksan Agape Garden offers a beautiful Metasequoia path that you can walk for free! ▪️There is no entrance fee, but on weekends, it operates on a reservation basis. If you haven't made a reservation, you can still visit during the 10 AM open run! ▪️Parking is available, so you can comfortably enjoy a walk along the Metasequoia path. Highly recommended! ▪️Please maintain quiet as it is a care facility.

Iksan Prison Set 207 Hamnang-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do - It's hard to get there without a car!! - If you're looking for a unique experience, the Iksan Prison Set is a great place to visit as you can experience a prison setting! - For just 2000 KRW per person, you can have a unique experience, and the entrance fee is free, which is great! - Highly recommended as it has been the background for various movies filmed in Korea!

Location: 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Wonkwang University Museum Information: The comprehensive museum located within the university, Wonkwang University Museum, is continuously growing and establishing itself as a full-fledged comprehensive museum. 👏 It serves as a place of traditional culture and practical education for not only the university students but also the local residents. 😻

#WinterTravel Location: 460 Iksan-daero, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do Wonkwang University Museum🥳 Information: Today, I will introduce you to Wonkwang University Museum, which is leading the role of education offices for modern people as well as academic research based on historical and cultural materials in the Iksan area. ✋🏻Wonkwang University Museum is a small-scale exhibition space established due to the importance of the history that the Iksan area was the center of Mahan and Baekje culture and the need for a specialized institution to be in charge of education about it. 😆There are exhibitions on various topics in each exhibition room on each floor, so go and check them out.😍

#WinterTravel 🤩Location: 460 Iksan-daero, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Wonkwang University Museum Information: You can see various artifacts and folk materials at the Wonkwang University Museum. 📸It takes about one to two hours to properly see and appreciate the exhibition halls, from the first exhibition room on the first floor to the 10th exhibition room on the fourth floor. 😝You need a proper amount of time to come and see the various historical ceramics and donated Buddhist items. 🫣The museum is open from 10 AM to 4 PM from Monday to Friday.🤓

Location: 460 Iksandaero, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Wonkwang University Museum 🤩Information: The Wonkwang University Museum consists of 4 floors and has a very convenient and spacious parking area. It is especially nice that it is operated directly by Wonkwang University and that admission is free. The museum features a variety of exhibits and rich content artifacts.😍 It is very educational for learning history and a great place to take various photos.🤩

😘The location is 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Wonkwang University Museum. Information: The Wonkwang University Museum exhibits artifacts related to human life from birth to death. 😁Among the artifacts are the Samshindo, Taeyang Ari, past exam papers, and Jangsataek diary, totaling 60 items. Students were involved in the entire process from planning, selecting artifacts, photographing, and publishing, experiencing the basic duties of a curator.📸

📷Location: 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Wonkwang University Museum Information: Wonkwang University Museum is a special place where special exhibitions are held. 🥳 This exhibition is conducted under three themes. First, in Japan, the beings worshipped in shamanism, known as spirits, are showcased. You can explore various abilities and photos of these spirits in this special space. 👏 Photography is allowed inside, so feel free to take many pictures.🤩

Location: 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Wonkwang University Museum🌈 Information: Wonkwang University Museum is a special place where special exhibitions are held. 🤓 This exhibition is divided into three themes. First, Japan shows the appearance of spirits. In shamanism, spirits are usually worshipped beings, and this exhibition offers a unique space to explore various abilities and photos of spirits. 😎 You can also take photos inside, so feel free to capture many pictures.📸

❤️Location: 460 Iksandae-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Wonkwang University Museum Information: If you visit Wonkwang University Museum and have an interest in shamanism, this place might make your heart race. 🫣 However, for some reason, I felt a chilling vibe here. 🥰 There are various shamanistic items and cultural artifacts, making it a great place to visit for studying history at the university museum. 👏

Location: 460 Iksandaero, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk, Wonkwang University Museum Information: On the second floor, where the Unified Silla and Goryeo ceramics room is located, you can observe the changes and transformations from Unified Silla pottery to Goryeo celadon and Joseon celadon to white porcelain. 😁 Additionally, you can see celadon and tools excavated from the Buan Yucheon-ri kiln site, along with the production methods through the exhibits. 😁 These artifacts are not only chemically excellent but also beautiful to my untrained eyes. 😁

Have you heard the saying that if you can't find a good restaurant, look for a driver's restaurant?! Located in Inhwa-dong, Iksan City, this restaurant offers hearty meals at reasonable prices. You can enjoy a variety of dishes such as Baekban (set meal), Kimchi stew, Doenjang stew, and Cheonggukjang for just 10,000 won. You can also have Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) for 15,000 won. Be sure to visit when you are in Iksan! 📍Jeonju Driver's Restaurant ▫️Location: 24-17, Mokcheon-ro 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▫️Business Hours: Closed on Sundays 06:00 - 21:00 → Break Time 14:00 - 16:00 → Last Order 20:30

Located in Shindong, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Frank Coffee Bar. It is located about 100 meters from Dasarang Intersection on University Road of Wonkwang University towards Shindong Community Center. There is no designated parking lot, but you can park between the commercial building and the studio apartment building. Imagining an outdoor cafe in a European alley, this brand started in Jeonju in 2020 and is expanding its branches nationwide. Since it is an espresso bar, all the coffee menus are delicious, especially the signature menu, Frank Coffee, which is recommended for its moderate sweetness and smoothness! 📍Frank Coffee Bar Iksan Branch ▪️Location: 106 Dongseo-ro 5-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 1st floor ▪️Operating hours: Daily 12:00 - 22:00 → Last order 21:30 ✔️For changes in business hours and holidays, please refer to the Naver Map news section

Located within Iksan Central Market, this snack bar is a nostalgic spot cherished by Iksan locals. The main dishes are sweet and sour pork and jjambbong ramen. There are various types of jjambbong ramen depending on the ingredients, such as clam jjambbong ramen, egg jjambbong ramen, and dumpling jjambbong ramen, making it a great place to choose according to your preference. The sweet and sour pork is priced at an affordable 3,500 KRW per serving, and you can enjoy the delicious sauce and odorless meat that rivals any Chinese restaurant. It's an 8-minute walk from Iksan Station, so if you're visiting Iksan, be sure to stop by! 📍Daeil Snack Bar ▪️Location: 26-7 Jungang-ro 3-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▪️Operating Hours: 08:30 - 19:00 ❗️Closed every Tuesday

Located in Yeongdeung-dong, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, this restaurant is famous for its barley bibimbap. Run by the second generation, it is a highly recommended local favorite in Iksan. The signature dish is vegetable bibimbap, which can be mixed with various vegetables, gochujang, and sesame oil according to your preference. Additional side dishes that go well with bibimbap include cheonggukjang, woorong gangdoenjang, and kongbeombeok. Barley rice is easy to digest and has a mild flavor, making it a great choice for those who want to enjoy healthy Korean cuisine. 📍Jangseunggul ▪️Location: 17-14, Mahan-ro 5-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▪️Operating Hours: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM → Break Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM → Last Order: 7:00 PM ❗️Closed every Sunday

📍Iksan Citrus 16-8, Seonhwa-ro 21-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 1st floor ▪️Citrus is a hidden emotional cafe in Mohyeon-dong, Iksan! ▪️It's a remodeled old house, but it has a unique Japanese feel, so it's a place full of charm! ▪️The drinks are good priced, but the bread wasn't as tasty as I thought!! ▪️There were cats and dogs were allowed!! ▪️The greenhouse has a unique atmosphere, and you can buy clothes, so I recommend it #Emotional Cafe

Located in Inhwa-dong, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. This restaurant offers a variety of dishes such as set meals, stews, pork belly, stir-fried spicy pork, braised spicy chicken, and chicken soup, making it a great place to find something you want to eat at any time. I had the pork belly, and the meat was savory, especially when grilled with aged kimchi, it was really delicious˙ᵕ˙ Be sure to try the combination of savory nurungji with pork belly and grilled kimchi..!! I visited in the evening, but the restaurant opens at 6 AM, so if you're looking for a place to have an early breakfast, I recommend this place. 📍Jeonju Driver's Restaurant ▪️Location: 24-17, Mokcheon-ro 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ▪️Operating hours: 06:00 - 21:00 → Break time: 14:00 - 16:00 → Last order: 20:30 ❗️Closed every Sunday