Sokcho Cheoksan Hot Spring
속초 척산온천
Hot spring next to Seoraksan — alkaline water from 4,000m underground
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NotesHaving a hot spring nearby when your legs are jelly from hiking is a blessing. The water is soft and definitely makes your skin smoother. Facilities are a bit old, but that roughness feels charming. Not many people either, so it is perfect for a quiet soak. A must-add to any Sokcho travel plan. The bathing lineup is compact: hot bath 42C, very hot bath 45C, children's bath 38C, outdoor bath 42C. The outdoor bath runs the same 42C as the indoor hot bath, so it is an easy one to sit in for a long stretch with cool air on your face. One public sauna, plus a separate jjimjilbang rest area. Hours differ by zone. Sauna 05:30-20:00, outdoor bath 08:30-19:00. Show up late for the outdoor bath and you miss it. No regular closing day. The water comes up from 4,000m underground, alkaline, sodium bicarbonate. Sauna admission 11,000 KRW, family oncheon (hot spring) room for two 50,000 KRW. Parking is free. Visitors single out the outdoor bath on the women's side. The building shows its age, and dining options nearby are thin. 327 Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho, on the Seoraksan side, five minutes by car from the Sokcho IC. Treat it as the stop you tack on coming down the mountain.
Practical notes
Natural alkaline spring water from 4,000m underground. About 5 min from Sokcho IC. Free parking. The women's section has an open-air bath.
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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.
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No Korean needed — just show this screen.
Sokcho Cheoksan Hot Spring
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 |
|---|---|
| sauna | $8 / ₩11,000 |
| familyhot spring 2-person | $37 / ₩50,000 |
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.
What stands out
- +Right next to Seoraksan
- +Location you can reach right after a hike
- +Sodium bicarbonate spring water
- +Quiet atmosphere
Facility Details
Next to Seoraksan · Natural Hot Spring · Post-hiking Recovery
Sauna
1Baths
4Rest Areas
1Facility details are verified and updated regularly, but may differ from actual conditions. Please confirm with the venue before visiting.
Right next to Seoraksan - the best location to visit right after hiking
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