Things to Do in Gwanghwamun, Seoul
Gwanghwamun in Seoul is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace, a 14th-century world heritage site with a museum and gardens. Free guided tours are offered of the palace.
Gwanghwamun in Seoul is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace, a 14th-century world heritage site with a museum and gardens. Free guided tours are offered of the palace.
Gyeongbokgung PalaceWorld Heritage Site
압구정빈티지Flea Market
MimilineShopping Mall
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
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Where to eat & drink in Gwanghwamun
Ogawa
★ 4.4 · 709Sushi· ₩100,000+A Japanese restaurant located in a basement, known for its sushi, abalone congee, and omakase fixed menus.
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM – 4 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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- 1Gyeongbokgung Palace
- 2압구정빈티지
- 3Mimiline
- 4FourB, Gwanghwamun
- 5Ogawa
- 6Terarosa Coffee
- 7Mutan Gwanghwamun Branch (restaurant)
- 8Wooara restaurant
- 9광화문 맛집 고우가 광화문
- 10Bas Burger, Gwanghwamun Branch
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