Is there parking at Dokdo?

Dokdo has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.

What are the opening hours of Dokdo?

Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Dokdo least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 19) and Thursday the busiest (average 67). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.

What time should I visit Dokdo 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 Dokdo be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 34; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Dokdo

Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do · River, sea & lake

Dokdo: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 34); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 40, weekend average 26; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: Open all day (KST); no on-site parking.

Located 87.4 kilometers away from Ulleungdo Island, Dokdo is an island on the east coast of Korea. Dokdo comprises two major islands called Dongdo (East Island), located at a latitude of 37°14'N and a longitude of 131°52'E, and Seodo (West Island), located at a latitude of 37°14'N and a longitude of 131°51'E. Designated as a Natural Monument, Dokdo is a protected natural reserve that serves as a home to several rare and endangered bird species. Civilian access to Dokdo was prohibited in accordance with Article 33 of Cultural Heritage Protection Act until March 24, 2005, when adjustments were made with the law, granting the public access to Dongdo and Seodo under certain conditions. Since then, continued adjustments have been made, such as abolishing the number restriction of daily visitors, allowing more visitors to appreciate the beauty of Dokdo.

Dongdo, located on the southeastern coast, has a circumference of 2.8 kilometers and a surface area of 73,297 ㎡ with its highest peak reaching 98.6 meters. It also has a lighthouse and a wharf along with other marine and fishery facilities. As for Seodo, located on the northwestern coast, it has a circumference of 2.6 kilometers and a surface area of 88,740 ㎡ with the highest peak reaching 168.5 meters. Seodo houses living quarters of Dokdo's residents, where fishers seek shelter in case of an emergency. Several uniquely shaped rock formations are scattered surrounding the two major islands, such as Gajaebawi Rock, Chotdaebawi Rock, and Eolgulbawi Rock to name a few. The total surface area of all the rocks combined is 25,517 ㎡.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: River, sea & lake
Area: Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Address: 55 Dokdoisabu-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Opening hours: Open all day (KST)
Closed: * Cruise may not operate during adverse weather
Parking: No on-site parking (use public transport or nearby lots)
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:35 · sunset 17:17
Phone: +82-54-790-6641

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Dokdo: 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
			10/2821	2924	3017	3134
11/121	214	312	411	576	674	719
816	920	1012	1120	1277	1375	1420
1540	1647	1733	1839	1990	2088	2140
2216	2340	2418	2529

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sat, Nov 7 19 · Sun, Nov 8 16 · Sun, Nov 22 16
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 3 12 · Wed, Nov 4 11 · Tue, Nov 10 12
Busiest days	Thu, Nov 12 77 · Thu, Nov 19 90 · Fri, Nov 20 88
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 40 · weekends 26
Average by day of week	Mon 30 · Tue 19 · Wed 24 · Thu 67 · Fri 64 · Sat 28 · Sun 23 (bold = quietest day)

FAQ

Is there parking at Dokdo?: Dokdo has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.
What are the opening hours of Dokdo?: Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Dokdo least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 19) and Thursday the busiest (average 67). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
What time should I visit Dokdo 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 Dokdo be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 34; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Dokdo Deungdae 독도 등대 0.1 km · Landmark
Dongnimmunbawi Rock [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark] 0.1 km · Nature & ecology
Cheonjanggul (Ulleungdo, Dokdo Gukgajijilgongwon) 천장굴 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원) 0.1 km · Nature & ecology
Sutdolbawi (Ulleungdo, Dokdo Gukgajijilgongwon) 숫돌바위 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원) 0.1 km · Nature & ecology
Three Brothers Cave Rock [Ullengdo-Dokdo National Geopark] 0.4 km · River, sea & lake

→ More quiet spots in Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-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).