Tongin Market
Tongin Market: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 17; weekday average 68, weekend average 96; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: 07:00–21:00 (KST).
- Type
- Traditional market
- Area
- Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 07:00–21:00 (KST)
- Popularity
- Popular
Tongin Market: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2875 | 2977 | 3080 | 3199 | |||
| 11/192 | 271 | 363 | 460 | 567 | 681 | 797 |
| 896 | 967 | 1062 | 1166 | 1266 | 1381 | 1499 |
| 1596 | 1662 | 1759 | 1867 | 1965 | 2077 | 2199 |
| 2293 | 2361 | 2459 | 2568 |
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 | Wed, Nov 4 60 · Tue, Nov 17 59 · Tue, Nov 24 59 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 99 · Sat, Nov 14 99 · Sat, Nov 21 99 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 68 · weekends 96 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 65 · Tue 61 · Wed 67 · Thu 69 · Fri 80 · Sat 99 · Sun 94 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Tongin Market?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Tongin Market?
- 07:00–21:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Tongin Market least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 61) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 17.
- What time should I visit Tongin Market to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (07:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Tongin Market be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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