JARA ISLAND
JARA ISLAND: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 23; weekday average 70, weekend average 100; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
JARA ISLAND takes its name from its view of a hill resembling a terrapin, "jara" in Korean. Comprising four smaller isles—Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo—the island is being developed with leisure and ecological park amenities. Jungdo features a sprawling cultural park, centered around a lush grassy plaza that spans over 100 meters in diameter. Meanwhile, the west end of the Jarasum Campground is home to Ewhawon, a park designed to immerse visitors in natural ecology. Beyond its renown as a prime camping destination, Jara Island has also gained fame for hosting the Jarasum International Jazz Festival annually since 2004.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:33
- Phone
- +82-31-8078-8028
- Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
JARA ISLAND: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2879 | 2990 | 3067 | 31100 | |||
| 11/1100 | 265 | 380 | 481 | 586 | 679 | 7100 |
| 8100 | 959 | 1073 | 1169 | 1273 | 1372 | 1499 |
| 15100 | 1652 | 1770 | 1860 | 1965 | 2069 | 2198 |
| 2299 | 2351 | 2467 | 2556 | 2666 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 16 52 · Mon, Nov 23 51 · Wed, Nov 25 56 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 100 · Sun, Nov 1 100 · Sat, Nov 7 100 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 70 · weekends 100 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 57 · Tue 73 · Wed 69 · Thu 76 · Fri 72 · Sat 99 · Sun 100 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Han River Walk On now Sat, Sep 19 – Sat, Nov 7 · 1 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at JARA ISLAND?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of JARA ISLAND?
- Open 24 hours. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is JARA ISLAND least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 57) and Sunday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 23.
- What time should I visit JARA ISLAND 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 JARA ISLAND be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Jaraseom Ihwawon 자라섬 이화원 0.3 km · Theme park
- Yeongyeonbangchamjeonginyeombi 영연방참전기념비 0.7 km · Historic relic
- Eumagyeok 1939 음악역 1939 0.8 km · Performance venue
- Gapyeongguneorinieumaknoriteo 가평군어린이음악놀이터 0.9 km · Experience
- Gapyeong Hyeonchungtap 가평 현충탑 1.0 km · Historic relic
- Gapyeongmunhwawon 가평문화원 1.1 km · Hands-on learning
- Gapyeong Jatgoeul Jeontongsijang 가평 잣고을 전통시장 1.1 km · Traditional market
- Gapyeongmunhwayesulhoegwan 가평문화예술회관 1.2 km · Performance venue