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SeoulJeonjuHanokSlow TravelKTX
Seoul & Jeonju
A 6-day slow travel itinerary connecting Seoul and Jeonju via KTX. Experience Seoul's dynamic mix of tradition and modernity, then escape to Jeonju's 700-year-old Hanok Village for authentic Korean culture, bibimbap, makgeolli, and the slow pace of life. Perfect for Japanese culture seekers wanting to go beyond Seoul.
Duration
6 days
Location
Seoul & Jeonju
Full itinerary at a glance — tap markers for map links
Day-by-day breakdown with spots, maps, and local tips
Begin your journey in Seoul's historic heart. Explore the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, browse traditional crafts in Insadong, and wander the charming alleys of Ikseon-dong — Seoul's oldest hanok neighborhood turned trendy cafe district.
The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at 10:00 and 14:00.
Explore tours and activities nearby
A cultural street filled with traditional tea houses, art galleries, and souvenir shops. Visit Ssamzigil, a unique multi-level complex with artisan shops.
Seoul's most photogenic hanok cafe alley. Renovated traditional houses now host trendy cafes, dessert shops, and fusion Korean restaurants.
Michelin-starred Korean temple food restaurant near Jogyesa Temple. Buddhist cuisine made entirely from plant-based ingredients without garlic, onion, or leek. A meditative dining experience rooted in Buddhist tradition.
Japanese omakase by Chef Shin Hyundo (Knife Makase), Black Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Exquisite sushi and sashimi course by a knife technique master.
Italian restaurant by Chef Kim Dohyung (Another Meatball), Black Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Warm Italian home-style cooking including signature meatballs.
Korea's oldest restaurant, established in 1904. Clean and refined seolleongtang with pure ox-bone flavor. Listed in the Michelin Guide 2025.
A Busan-style pork soup rice place on an Insadong side street. The milky broth is loaded with pork, and a bowl of rice mixed in hits the spot when you need a solid meal. Right on the Insadong walking route, so it's perfect for a lunch break between gallery-hopping. Made the Jongno top 10 restaurant list.
North Korean-style chicken gomtang called 'samgye-baekban' in Anguk-dong. A clear, refreshing chicken broth that differs from typical samgyetang.
A clean and odor-free sundae-guk (Korean sausage soup) in Jongno. Perfect for first-timers who want to try sundae-guk without the strong smell.
Iconic bakery cafe in a restored hanok building, 5 min walk from Anguk Station Exit 3. The earliest-opening quality cafe in the Bukchon area. Pastries, coffee, ang butter toast.
A serene traditional Korean tea house hidden in Insadong. Enjoy teas like omija (five-flavor berry), yuja (citron), and ssanghwa (herbal) in a hanok setting with a beautiful garden.
Dessert cafe famous for Probungi — fish-shaped pastry bread. Flaky pastry shell filled with vanilla, mugwort red bean, or Nutella cream. Open year-round, not just winter. 2 minutes from Anguk Station Exit 6.
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