Is there parking at Naksan Beach?

Yes (Available (Approx. 150 spaces for sedans)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Naksan Beach?

Open 24 hr (Swimming hours 09:00-18:00). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Naksan Beach least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 30) and Saturday the busiest (average 75). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 9.

What time should I visit Naksan Beach to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Naksan Beach be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 88; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Naksan Beach

Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do · River, sea & lake

Naksan Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 88); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 9; weekday average 35, weekend average 69; the quietest day of the week is Monday; parking: 150 spaces.

Naksan Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Yangyang, located in Joseon-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. Since its opening in 1963, it has attracted more than 1 million visitors each year, its reputation being rivaled only by the Gyeongpodae Beach on the east coast of Korea. The 4 kilometer-long sand beach contrasts magnificently with the lush pine trees of the area. The water is less than 1.5 meter deep, making it a good place for all ages. Naksanhang Port marks one end of the beach, behind which Naksan Mountain, the location of Naksansa Temple, can be found. The other end has a lake formed at the delta of Namdaecheon Stream, which originates from Seoraksan Mountain. Many cafes, convenience stores, restaurants, and accommodations cater to the needs of the visitors. The beach sees considerable traffic in winter as well, when it serves as a popular venue for sunrise-watching, particularly for the New Year’s Day festival.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type: River, sea & lake
Area: Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Address: 59 Haemaji-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Opening hours: Open 24 hr (Swimming hours 09:00-18:00)
Parking: Available (Approx. 150 spaces for sedans)
Parking nearby: 5 lots within 500 m · about 575 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:29
Phone: +82-33-670-2518
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Naksan Beach: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			10/2849	2951	3056	3188
11/148	237	333	430	533	636	771
876	927	1029	1130	1232	1336	1469
1571	1628	1727	1829	1932	2035	2172
2260	2327	2437	2536

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 48 · Sat, Nov 14 69 · Sun, Nov 22 60
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 9 27 · Tue, Nov 17 27 · Mon, Nov 23 27
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 88 · Sun, Nov 8 76 · Sat, Nov 21 72
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 35 · weekends 69
Average by day of week	Mon 30 · Tue 32 · Wed 35 · Thu 37 · Fri 41 · Sat 75 · Sun 64 (bold = quietest day)

FAQ

Is there parking at Naksan Beach?: Yes (Available (Approx. 150 spaces for sedans)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Naksan Beach?: Open 24 hr (Swimming hours 09:00-18:00). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Naksan Beach least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 30) and Saturday the busiest (average 75). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 9.
What time should I visit Naksan Beach to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Naksan Beach be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 88; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Naksandoripgongwon 낙산도립공원 0.2 km · Nature park
Naksanhang 낙산항 0.6 km · River, sea & lake
Dongmyeongseowon 동명서원 0.8 km · Historic site
Uisangdae Pavilion 0.9 km · Historic site
Yangyangdonghaesinmyoji 양양동해신묘지 0.9 km · Historic site
Naksansa Temple 1.0 km · Temple & religious site
Hongryeonam 홍련암 1.1 km · Temple & religious site
Seorak Beach 1.7 km · River, sea & lake

→ More quiet spots in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).