Sae Gwangju Charcoal Kiln
새광주참숯가마
1200°C charcoal kiln jjimjilbang featured on TV.
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NotesBased on publicly available information — Sae Gwangju Chamsut Gama is a charcoal kiln jjimjilbang at 1507-17 Gyeongchung-daero, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi. It is a traditional clay charcoal kiln fired with oak charcoal, and the kiln temperature is listed as 1,200 degrees. It is open 24 hours but closed every Monday, and admission is listed as 20,000 KRW for 12 hours. Charcoal firing days are daily from October through March, and Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from April through September. There is an on-site restaurant serving pork belly and stews, parking is free, and on weekends and holidays parking is also possible at the Suhyup distribution lot 40 m before the entrance.
Practical notes
Experience traditional charcoal kiln steaming at this specialty jjimjilbang.
Compiled from publicly available information and visitor reports. The rating shown is an editorial summary of the same, and does not mean we have visited every place in person. Prices and hours may change — please confirm with the venue before visiting.
No booking needed
Just walk in
Places like this do not take bookings. Pay at the counter and go in. Know the steps below and a first visit is fine.
From the door to the exit
- Pay the entry fee at the counter. Many take cards, but a little cash is the safe bet. You get a shoe-locker key.
- Put everything in a locker in the changing room. The bath area is fully nude — no swimwear. Wear the key on your wrist.
- Shower before entering any tub. This is the one rule everyone notices.
- For a body scrub (seshin), go straight to the scrub attendant inside the bath area. Usually cash, and you wait your turn.
- Return the key at the counter on the way out. Some places settle extras (scrub, drinks) at that point.
Good to know
- Men and women bathe separately. In jjimjilbang common areas you wear the provided sauna clothes.
- Large tattoos may be refused at some places. If that concerns you, check before you go.
- A towel is usually provided but small. Scrub mitts, toothbrushes and razors are sold at the counter.
- No photos inside the bath area. Easiest to leave your phone in the locker.
- Prices and hours are compiled from public information and may have changed. If you are coming from far, one phone call is worth it.
Point and show at the counter
No Korean needed — just show this screen.
Sae Gwangju Charcoal Kiln
어른 1명 입장이요.
Eoreun han-myeong ipjang-iyo. — One adult, please.
세신(때밀이) 얼마예요?
Seshin eolma-yeyo? — How much is the body scrub?
문신이 있는데 들어가도 돼요?
Munsin-i inneunde deureogado dwaeyo? — I have a tattoo — is it okay to enter?
수건 하나 더 주세요.
Sugeon hana deo juseyo. — One more towel, please.
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Menu & Prices
Menu| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| — | $15 |
| — | ₩20,000(12hr) |
Prices are compiled from public information and may change. Please check with the venue before visiting.
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Info updated: 2026-10
Details may differ from actual conditions.
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- +Traditional charcoal kiln jjimjil experience
- +Gwangju jjimjil landmark
Facility Details
Traditional charcoal kiln jjimjilbang.
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