Private Tour
Explore Spirited Garden a Cultural Gem in Jeju
Overview
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Spirited Garden, a captivating 43,000 square meter landscape in Jeju City, stands as a testament to the artistry and perseverance of farmer Sung Beom-Young.
- Selected as one of the World’s Top 10 Gardens by CNN, The Guardian, and National Geographic.Visited and praised by leaders from over 10 nations as Korea’s representative garden.
-This garden does not explain.Yet, its trees, stone walls, streams, and inscriptions quietly whisper.Without being taught, visitors discover their own insights,and with every step, create a personal garden of philosophy and reflection.
-A garden that teaches nothing, yet inspires everything.More than a tourist site—Spirited Garden is Korea’s living philosophical garden, a future cultural heritage for the world.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Spirited Garden
Welcome to the ticket office of Spirited Garden(생각하는정원). Upon entering, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the Top 10 Gardens in the World. Spirited Garden spans 12,000 pyeong (approximately 40,000 square meters) and features seven themed sub-gardens along with various auxiliary facilities. The garden showcases Korea’s native garden trees and bonsai, as well as unique rock formations and ornamental stones. Each sub-garden includes clear ponds, spacious lawns, and small hills (oreum), surrounded by stone walls, gates, and bridges crafted from volcanic basalt, creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere. The auxiliary facilities are architectural structures made from natural volcanic stone, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic beauty of Jeju's natural landscape and architectural philosophy.
What‘s Included
admission fee information for Spirited Garden
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
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Explore Spirited Garden a Cultural Gem in Jeju
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Most beautiful garden we saw in South Korea and Japan🌳
Lorie M,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We travelled throughout South Korea and Japan for one month and the Spirited Garden was the most beautiful garden we had seen. It is a medium sized garden, not large, but we allowed ourselves to slowly wander and it's beautiful focus on healing and refuge as you walk through it is felt. It's meticulously maintained, has many Jeju Island volcanic rock structures, bridges, archways, gates, world's largest dolharbang, 2 large waterfalls and large koy ponds, bronze swings, so it's also a nice place for children. The garden includes signs with a short description of the technique for growing bonsai trees and his philosophical view to everyday life. A UNESCO world heritage site. The café is a tall round 2 level Jeju volcanic rock building filled with a lot of beautifully crafted wood furniture to allow you to enjoy tea or a single hand ground dripped coffee from the world's top three locations, as well as pottery, jewellery, high quality hats made in Korea and books from the builder and farmer of this garden, Seong Beom-yeong, who was a humble older man who greeted us with the warmest smile and a warm visit. The whole experience for me was touching, and such a lovely memory that I have taken home to Canada with me. I bought my Mom his interesting book for Christmas (he wrote a note in it for her) that has been translated to English about his life story, his story of building this garden and curating bonsai trees while philosophically relating it to life. I look forward to reading the book also. This was our favourite stop on Jeju Island.🌳
Calm experience away from the hustle and bustle of city living
ZhenghaoL2,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pretty curated garden. Snowing in winter day after Christmas adds to the charm. Met the founder who still remains healthy and attentive to tourists.
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748sheyennel,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00beautiful bonsai plants and the whole landscape was brought together by the founder. it was calming and peaceful, which heals the soul
experience in spirited garden
FarAway16815042919,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the place was absolutely sensational. so much knowledge was present there to lead other’s who may have a hard time finding their foot, understanding what the true meaning of life.Every signboard, there is a hidden message in the bottom that translates the growth of plants to the growth and development of not only you yourself but your family included.I found this very meaningful. and the wide variety of languages provided makes it so easy to understand. rlly recommend coming here!
Magical!
sarahgracew2017,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My favorite place on jeju! Magical and relaxing - highly recommend for a stroll and coffee. Really cool trees and the owner is amazing
Small and well done but high entry fee
Jo W,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A calm and peaceful garden focussed on trees and bonsai. Nice landscaping with waterfalls and pools with lots of koi carp but not the place to visit if you're seeking planting and flowers. The bonsai in particular are impressive, especially the fruit trees. However, it's pretty small and the 15,000W entry fee high. We weren't in there much more than 30 mins.
Meditate and reflect
430roba,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great meditative environment. Awesome work with bonsai trees. Worth the stop if you are in Jeju island in Korea. Plan enough time to wander through the whole park.
Spirited Garden
johanrQ7103IS,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A spectacular place, the peace it conveys is incredible and its owner is nothing less than a wonderful, kind and human person. A whole 10
Lovely garden
awK3566LU,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cheap and a very pleasant garden, the chairman of the garden came by and spoke with us about his experiences and who has visited the garden.
PASSION AND CARE
Noemi V,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had thought of trekking but unfortunately the weather did not grace us, so we reorganized the day to make various visits. This place was a pleasant discovery: in other places you can find many more bonsai trees but the attention to every detail and the atmosphere you live inside the path are really worth it, in addition to the fact that the owner still goes around the park greeting tourists affectionately. Tips: it is possible to take really beautiful photos inside the pond surrounded by carp and waterfalls. Very recommended. (At some time of the year I think they organize bonsai-themed exhibitions with live demonstrations .. it might be interesting to find out!)
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