Jagalchi Market - Busan - Travel Guide

The Jagalchi Market (자갈치시장) in Busan is Korea's largest seafood market.

When in the Jagalchi market you will see live sea life, like Fish, Octopus, sea squirts (ascidians) ready to be sold and eaten.

The market is busy with vendors selling and cleaning fish and other seafood items Warning, it is wet on the floor so be aware of your surroundings!

Be adventurous because this is a must see!

 

Jagalchi Market Address

 

52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan (Nampo-dong 4-ga), Busan, South Korea

 

Admission Fee and Hours

Jagalchi Market Admission:

FREE for Visitors to looks around.

Jagalchi Market Hours:

Open 8AM- 10PM Daily
Closed First and third Tuesday every month

 

Getting to Jagalchi Market by Busan Metro

By Busan Metro to Jagalchi Market:

Take Busan subway line 1 to Jagalchi Station ( Exit 10)
Walk towards the water on Jagalchi 3(sam)-gil Street.
Walk to end of the street to Jagalchi Market

 

Busan City Hop-on Hop-off Bus:

Busan City Tour offers Hop-on Hop-off tour Bus with stop at Jagalchi Market.
Busan City Tour bus runs from 9:30AM to 4:30PM (Tue - Sun).

Busan City Hop-on Hop-off Tour Bus starts at Busan Station.

Full-Day Ticket for Busan City Tour Bus - $11.04 from: Viator

 

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Jagalchi Market

 

• There is often water on the floor and sometimes some seafood remnants so wear appropriate shoes.

• If you like sashimi, purchase something and eat it right there.
  They will clean it for you and even sometimes offer you condiments like spicy red pepper paste- dip your seafood in.
  Purchase from vendors inside the main building.

• The best time to go to the market is in the afternoon. The crowds are less and it is a bit more leisurely.

• You can combine this attraction with Nampo-dong, BIFF Square and Busan Tower.

Website

 Visit Jagalchi Market Website (Korean Only) for More Information

Full-Day Ticket for Busan City Tour Bus - $11.04

Enjoy travelling, during the whole day, all around Busan with only 1 bus ticket and visit all the famous tourist attractions. A audio guide will be provided in English, Chinese and Japanese with a detailed explanation on the tour. Appreciate Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (a beautiful temple over the sea), Songjeong Beach (a beach with a dense pine forest), Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, Busan Museum, Hwangryeongsan Mountain and many more. The transfer will be from the different bus loops.