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The tiled red perimeter wall and timber entrance gate of Gunsan's preserved Hirotsu House
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Gunsan Hirotsu House

군산 신흥동 일본식가옥(히로쓰 가옥)

A registered Japanese-style timber residence that helps explain colonial-era wealth and urban life in Gunsan's old centre; interior access is conservation-sensitive, so confirm the current boundary and view it respectfully from permitted areas. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Gunsan · Jeonbuk
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Korean map search · 전북특별자치도 군산시 구영1길 17 군산 신흥동 일본식가옥
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    RegionGunsan · Jeonbuk
    Korean map search전북특별자치도 군산시 구영1길 17 군산 신흥동 일본식가옥
    Exact arrival17 Guyeong 1-gil, Gunsan
    Heritage characterRegistered Japanese-style timber residence from the colonial-era city
    Conservation boundaryInterior and garden access can be restricted

    Do not cross ropes, thresholds or closed gates for a photograph.

    Neighbourhood realityCompact site on an ordinary urban lane

    Protect residents, traffic and adjacent doorways.

    Photo scopeReal tiled wall and timber entrance of the Hirotsu House

    The image does not prove today's interior or garden access.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Check the current conservation boundary

      Interior, garden and threshold access can be restricted even when the exterior is available to view.

    2. 02
      Use the exact residence entrance

      Stay within marked visitor areas and keep the narrow neighbourhood approach clear.

    3. 03
      Place the house in its colonial context

      Use museum or heritage interpretation to understand the wealth and inequality represented by the preserved residence.

    MAKE A HALF-DAY OF IT

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    Chowon Photo Studio

    The preserved film location associated with Christmas in August, now a compact photo and exhibition stop in Gunsan's modern district; interior access and display hours can change.

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    Daejangbong Observatory

    A steep stair-and-rock ascent above Daejangdo with a wide panorama over Seonyudo, Munyeodo, Sinsido and the Gogunsan islands; the exact summit-viewpoint pin is not a vehicle arrival, so use proper footwear and avoid the exposed climb in rain, ice, heat or strong wind.

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    Old Gunsan Customs House

    A red-brick 1908 customs building beside Gunsan's modern-history museum, preserving the port architecture and the colonial extraction story; confirm current exhibition access before folding it into the harbour walk.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Can I always enter the house?

    No. Conservation rules can limit the interior, garden or threshold even when the exterior can be viewed.

    Is this only a film-location stop?

    No. Its main value is the preserved residence and the colonial urban history it helps explain; film associations are secondary.

    Are the operating details for Gunsan Hirotsu House live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

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    About Gunsan Hirotsu House

    A registered Japanese-style timber residence that helps explain colonial-era wealth and urban life in Gunsan's old centre; interior access is conservation-sensitive, so confirm the current boundary and view it respectfully from permitted areas. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Gunsan Hirotsu House

    군산 신흥동 일본식가옥(히로쓰 가옥)A reviewed foundation built from official sources. Traveler edits are checked before publication.
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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A registered Japanese-style timber residence that helps explain colonial-era wealth and urban life in Gunsan's old centre; interior access is conservation-sensitive, so confirm the current boundary and view it respectfully from permitted areas. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionGunsan · Jeonbuk
    Korean map search전북특별자치도 군산시 구영1길 17 군산 신흥동 일본식가옥
    Exact arrival17 Guyeong 1-gil, Gunsan
    Heritage characterRegistered Japanese-style timber residence from the colonial-era city
    Conservation boundaryInterior and garden access can be restrictedDo not cross ropes, thresholds or closed gates for a photograph.
    Neighbourhood realityCompact site on an ordinary urban laneProtect residents, traffic and adjacent doorways.
    Photo scopeReal tiled wall and timber entrance of the Hirotsu HouseThe image does not prove today's interior or garden access.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA · Gunsan Hirotsu HouseChecked September 8, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before the modern-district walk

      Check the current conservation boundary

      Interior, garden and threshold access can be restricted even when the exterior is available to view.

    2. 02
      At 17 Guyeong 1-gil

      Use the exact residence entrance

      Stay within marked visitor areas and keep the narrow neighbourhood approach clear.

    3. 03
      After viewing

      Place the house in its colonial context

      Use museum or heritage interpretation to understand the wealth and inequality represented by the preserved residence.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Pair the house with Chowon Photo Studio and the port-history core as a walking route, not a sequence of short car moves.
    • Avoid presenting the residence only as an attractive Japanese house; use the historical interpretation for its colonial context.
    • Keep voices and photo equipment compact because the entrance sits in a real neighbourhood street.
    • Search “전북특별자치도 군산시 구영1길 17 군산 신흥동 일본식가옥” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    Nearby in the same area

    Seonyudo Island

    A Gogunsan island-coast destination reached by a dedicated road or bus plan rather than a quick downtown add-on; this audited pin marks the published visitor anchor, not every beach, bridge or trail on the island.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Chowon Photo Studio

    The preserved film location associated with Christmas in August, now a compact photo and exhibition stop in Gunsan's modern district; interior access and display hours can change.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Daejangbong Observatory

    A steep stair-and-rock ascent above Daejangdo with a wide panorama over Seonyudo, Munyeodo, Sinsido and the Gogunsan islands; the exact summit-viewpoint pin is not a vehicle arrival, so use proper footwear and avoid the exposed climb in rain, ice, heat or strong wind.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Old Gunsan Customs House

    A red-brick 1908 customs building beside Gunsan's modern-history museum, preserving the port architecture and the colonial extraction story; confirm current exhibition access before folding it into the harbour walk.

    Check live transit before combining

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Can I always enter the house?

    No. Conservation rules can limit the interior, garden or threshold even when the exterior can be viewed.

    Is this only a film-location stop?

    No. Its main value is the preserved residence and the colonial urban history it helps explain; film associations are secondary.

    Are the operating details for Gunsan Hirotsu House live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Gunsan Hirotsu House · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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