Jongmyodaeje (Royal Ancestral Memorial Rite of Joseon) (종묘대제) - Area information - Korea travel information

Jongmyodaeje (Royal Ancestral Memorial Rite of Joseon) (종묘대제)

8.4Km    2022-10-05

157, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Jongmyodaeje, Korea’s Royal Ancestral Memorial Rite, is a traditional ritual that has been recognized with many important designations. It is a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 56 (Jongmyo Jerye), and Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 1 (Jongmyo Jeryeak). The ritual is held yearly on the first Sunday of May. It begins with eogahaengnyeol, the fabulous royal parade dating from the Joseon dynasy, which is truly a sight to behold as it moves through the modern city.

Jongmyodaeje originated as a royal ancestral ritual to honor the past kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty. During the Joseon era, the ritual was held five times a year (spring, summer, autumn, winter, and December) until it was abolished by Japanese colonial rule. In 1969, Jongmyodaeje was reinstated and has been held in May every year since.

Jongmyo Shrine, the destination of the procession, was the setting of ceremonial rituals during the Joseon dynasty. Originally, Jongmyo only referred to Jeongjeon (Main Hall) where the memorial tablets of Joseon’s reigning kings and queens are enshrined. Today, however, Jongmyo also encompasses Yeongnyeongjeon (Hall of Eternal Peace) where the tablets of posthumous kings and queens are enshrined and Gongsindang (Hall of Meritorious Subjects) where the tablets of esteemed ministers of the state are kept.

Vincent Van Gogh(빈센트 반 고흐)

8.4Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 148 (혜화동)

Daenamu Wine Samgyeopsal (대나무와인삼겹살)

8.4Km    2021-03-18

29, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-7271

It sells pork belly aged with wine. The most famous menu is wine marinated grilled pork belly. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.

Artbox - Jongno 3(sam)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 종로3가)

8.4Km    2024-04-17

126, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Daiso - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동역)

8.4Km    2024-04-22

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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JDI ((주)제이디아이인터내셔널)

8.4Km    2025-07-07

(#502, 5th Floor, Samsan Building), 20 Donhwamun-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jongno 3(sam)-ga Jewelry District (종로3가 귀금속 전문상가)

8.4Km    2025-06-30

Jongno3-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si

There is an enormous selection of wholesalers and retail jewelry stores in this district, spread throughout Jongno 3(sam)-ga and 4(sa)-ga. The glittering showcases here are especially popular amongst young people and foreign tourists looking to find fine jewelry at affordable prices. Stores in the jewelry district have a selection of designs that are extraordinarily diverse and prices that are 20 to 40% lower than at other jewelry outlets in Korea.

Ouga (오우가)

8.4Km    2021-03-19

42, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-7533

A restaurant where you can experience the food culture with lots of Korean side dishes. This Korean dishes is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is leaf wraps and meat set menu.

Innisfree - Hansung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 한성대)

8.4Km    2024-04-18

3, Dongsomun-ro 7-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Geunal Urineun (그날우리는)

8.4Km    2021-03-18

29, Daehak-ro, 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-4697

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled sea eel. It sells grilled hagfish, which Koreans eat a lot for health in summer.