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Nami Island Map: Wharf, Tree Lanes and Where Everything Is
A good Nami Island Map starts at Nami Wharf, where the ferry lands, and follows six named tree lanes across a island with more than 30,000 trees. Regular admission with the round-trip ferry is KRW 19,000 per adult.
Quick answer The map in short
The island sits in the Bukhan River near Gapyeong, reached by a 5-minute ferry that lands at Nami Wharf. Named lanes include Metasequoia Lane, the 100 m Songpa Gingko Tree Lane and the 300 m Tulip Tree Lane. The official English leaflet with the island map is free to download from the island's own site.
Key takeaways
- Check the Nami Island ferry timetable before you set your route.
- Decide how long to spend in Nami Island before picking lanes.
- See how to get to Nami Island from Seoul for the wharf address.
- Read why Nami Island is so famous before you walk the lanes.
Where is Nami Island in Korea?
Nami Island belongs to Chuncheon in Gangwon Province, but the ferry leaves from Gapyeong Wharf in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province.
The island's political address and its practical entry point are in two different provinces, which confuses a lot of visitors. For what to do at each spot, read things to do in Nami Island.
A wooden pavilion on a plaza beside the lake on Nami Island. Photo: ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The two addresses to know
The island address is 1 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do. The ferry entry wharf is 1024 Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun. There is no land route to the island, so the wharf is where your journey really starts.
Put the Gapyeong wharf address into your navigation app. A Chuncheon search can send you to a wrong road, since you cannot drive to the island.
| Place | Address | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nami Island | 1 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do | The island itself |
| Gapyeong Wharf | 1024 Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun | Ferry departure point |
Source: Nami Island.
Interactive Map of Nami Island
Zoom in to see each spot. The Namimaid statue stands at the wharf, the zip wire lands just east of it and the Winter Sonata statues sit at the head of Metasequoia Lane. The ferry and the zip wire leave from Gapyeong Wharf on the mainland and land at the north end of the island. The tree lanes and the hotel sit in the south half.
- 1 Gapyeong WharfFerries to Nami Island run 08:00 to 21:00, about 5 minutes across. Buy the island ticket here.
- 2 Zip Wire TowerThe 80 m tower next to the wharf. The ride lands on the island and the ticket includes the ferry back.
- 3 Nami Island WharfWhere the ferry lands, with the Namimaid statue on the shore.
- 4 Tomb of General NamiThe island takes its name from the general remembered here.
- 5 Cheonsatap GardenAt the northern end of the island.
- 6 Swing Cafe & BakeryBy the river at the Magic Hall of the Song Museum. Bread baked three times a day.
- 7 Central Korean Pine Tree LaneThe avenue from Nami Wharf to the central plaza.
- 8 Winter Sonata First Kiss SpotThe scene from the 2002 drama that made the island famous.
- 9 SeomhyanggiDakgalbi and buckwheat noodles, across from Unchi Garden.
- 10 Metasequoia LaneThe tree lane on every postcard, with the Winter Sonata statues at its head and the Ginkgo Tree Lane beside it. Red in late autumn, white after snow.
- 11 Ginkgo Tree LaneGold for a short spell in autumn.
- 12 Hotel JeonggwanruThe island hotel, for a night after the day crowds leave.
- 13 Changgyeongdae ViewpointThe southern tip, with a view down the Bukhan River.
Numbers match the pins on the map.
Coordinates: OpenStreetMap. Straight lines join places, they are not the road.
What is special about Nami Island?
It is a river island turned into Korea's largest private garden, a mock nation called Naminara Republic, and the filming location of the drama Winter Sonata.
Three things set the island apart from a normal park, and all three show up on the map.
A garden nation
Nami was designated Korea's largest private garden on July 31, 2024, with more than 30,000 trees. Its garden map covers 27 gardens grouped as Theme, Memorial, Story and Citizen's gardens.
The island declared its own cultural independence as Naminara Republic, a mock nation with its own flag, stamps, currency and passport. It promotes coexistence of nature and human beings.
Culture runs deep too. The island hosts concerts, exhibitions and festivals such as the Friendship Blossoms Party in April, the International Children's Book Festival in May, the Acoustic Festival in June, Somewhat Splash in July and August, Winter Wonder Nami Island in January and February, and Kimchi-making Day on the third weekend of November. Nearly 2 million people visit each year, over 700,000 of them from 122 foreign countries.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Garden status | Korea's largest private garden, July 31, 2024 |
| Tree count | More than 30,000 |
| Gardens | 27, in four groups |
| Visitors | Nearly 2 million a year, 700,000+ foreign |
Why the lanes matter
Named after General Nami, a notable figure in Korean history, the island was formed when Cheongpyeong Dam was built in 1944. Forestation began in 1965 under founder Minn Byeong-do. The 2001 KBS drama Winter Sonata was shot here and drew visitors from across Asia.
Source: Nami Island.
What do you see when you step off the ferry at Nami Wharf?
You step off beside the Tourism Bureau, where strollers and wheelchairs are rented, and the Central Korean Pine Tree Lane runs from the wharf toward the central plaza.
The official downloads describe facilities but not the arrival layout, so here is what the landing looks like in practice.
The ferry that carries visitors across the water to Nami Island. Photo: Minseong Kim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
First steps on the island
The regular ferry crossing takes about 5 minutes. First ferry to the island is 08:00, the last is 21:00, and the first ferry off the island is 08:05 with the last at 21:05.
Right of Nami Wharf sits the Tourism Bureau, where stroller rental costs KRW 3,000 for children 24 months and under and wheelchairs are free. Near the wharf you also find the Cookie House, the booth for the Story Tour Bus, which loops the island in 20 minutes for KRW 10,000.
To go deeper fast, walk the Central Korean Pine Tree Lane, the lane that links Nami Wharf to the central plaza. It is the spine of the island and the best first walk. If you stay at the island hotel and contact it before leaving Gapyeong Wharf, it offers pick-up from Nami Wharf, and the walk from the wharf takes about 15 minutes along that same pine lane.
Sources: Nami Island, Nami Island.
Where are the tree-lined lanes on the Nami Island Map?
Six named lanes cover the island: Metasequoia Lane, Central Korean Pine Tree Lane, Songpa Gingko Tree Lane, Cherry Tree Lane, Tulip Tree Lane and Reed Woods Lane.
The lanes are the reason most people come, and the map marks each one by its trees.
The six lanes
The Central Korean Pine Tree Lane runs from Nami Wharf to the central plaza, so it is usually your first lane. Metasequoia Lane is the famous allée with Sonata Cafe at its edge. Songpa Gingko Tree Lane is short, about 100 m, and glows gold in late October to mid-November.
Tulip Tree Lane runs about 300 m. Cherry Tree Lane blooms from mid-April to early May. Reed Woods Lane lines the water's edge.
| Lane | Length or note | Best season |
|---|---|---|
| Central Korean Pine Tree Lane | Nami Wharf to central plaza | All year |
| Metasequoia Lane | Sonata Cafe at its edge | All year |
| Songpa Gingko Tree Lane | About 100 m | Late October to mid-November |
| Cherry Tree Lane | Cherry blossom | Mid-April to early May |
| Tulip Tree Lane | About 300 m | All year |
| Reed Woods Lane | Along the water | Autumn colour mid-October to early December |
Sources: Nami Island, Nami Island.
What facilities does the Nami Island Map mark?
The map labels the Main Facility Building, a first-aid point, an infirmary, Cafe 222, the artshop and the tree-lined path, plus the Bike Center and two souvenir shops.
Everything you might need in an emergency or a coffee break has a marked spot.
Walkers on one of the tall tree-lined lanes on Nami Island. Photo: Jocelyndurrey, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Key marked points
The English map labels the Main Facility Building, the first-aid point, the infirmary, Cafe 222 and the artshop. The Bike Center sits in the centre of the island between the UNICEF Lounge and Unchi Garden, opens 09:00-18:00 weather permitting, and riding round the island by bike takes about one hour. Single bicycles cost KRW 5,000 per 30 minutes or KRW 9,000 per hour.
The Charity Train runs between the Song Museum entrance and the central station in the main square, KRW 4,000 one way.
Two souvenir shops are marked: Artshop Imagine Nami in front of Baplex, phone +82 31-580-8012, and Artshop Snowman at Mayhouse, phone +82 31-580-8019. Cafe-wise, Sonata Cafe in front of Metasequoia Lane sells the Sweet Rice Ssiat Hotteok and ice flake sundaes, take-away only.
| Facility | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Main Facility Building | Marked on map | Includes first aid and infirmary |
| Bike Center | Centre of island, between UNICEF Lounge and Unchi Garden | 09:00-18:00 |
| Charity Train | Song Museum entrance to central station | KRW 4,000 one way |
| Artshop Imagine Nami | In front of Baplex | +82 31-580-8012 |
| Artshop Snowman | Mayhouse | +82 31-580-8019 |
| Sonata Cafe | Front of Metasequoia Lane | Take-away only |
Sources: Nami Island, Nami Island.
Where do you find the official Nami Island Map PDF?
The official English leaflet with the island map is posted under Download Materials on the Nami Island English site, with leaflets in 8 other languages.
The island also offers program guides, newsletters and seasonal brochures in multiple languages on the same page.
What to download
Go to the Download Materials section of the English site. You get the leaflet with the island map, plus program guides and seasonal brochures. If you prefer paper, take a leaflet at the wharf on arrival.
If something is unclear, the island answers questions by phone on 031-580-8114 or by e-mail at namitour@naminara.com. The island is open 365 days a year, and KTO lists island hours as 08:00-21:00.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization.
Which map app works best, Google Maps or a local one?
Use Naver Map or Kakao Map, because Google Maps gives limited driving directions in Korea.
For finding the island and its surroundings, the local Korean mapping services do the job better.
Setting your destination
Type the Gapyeong wharf address, 1024 Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Gapyeong-eup, into Naver Map or Kakao Map. Naver Map is the local Korean mapping service for locating the island and everything around it. A Chuncheon search leads to a wrong road, since there is no land route to the island.
On the island itself the paper leaflet map works better than any app, because the lanes and gardens are marked in detail there. School zone speed limits of 30 km/h apply if you drive in the area.
How much time do you need in Nami Island?
Most visitors fit the wharf, the main lanes and the central plaza into a half day, and cycling round the island takes about one hour.
The island is compact enough for a half-day route, longer if you add gardens and cafes.
The ginkgo lane on Nami Island at its autumn peak.
Building your route
A simple route: land at Nami Wharf, walk the Central Korean Pine Tree Lane to the central plaza, then Metasequoia Lane, the 100 m Songpa Gingko Tree Lane and the 300 m Tulip Tree Lane, and ride the Charity Train back if your legs are tired. Add about an hour if you rent a bike and circle the whole island.
If you want a full day around the area, Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm tour from Seoul, rail bike optional runs 10 to 12 hours for $54 per person and covers the island plus the nearby garden. See our guide on how long to spend in Nami Island for more route ideas.
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Ferry crossing each way | About 5 minutes |
| Wharf to central plaza on foot | About 15 minutes along the pine lane |
| Full island loop by bike | About one hour |
| Story Tour Bus loop | 20 minutes |
Sources: Nami Island, Nami Island.
How much does it cost to visit Nami Island?
Regular admission including the round-trip ferry is KRW 19,000 per adult, with discount tickets at KRW 16,000 and children's tickets at KRW 13,000.
The ticket price covers both the island entry and the ferry, so the map route costs nothing extra unless you rent a bike or ride the trains.
Ticket prices on the official page
Regular admission, round-trip ferry included, is KRW 19,000 per adult when you ride the regular ferry both ways. Discount admission for middle and high school students, severely disabled card holders, national merit holders and ages 70+ is KRW 16,000. Special admission for children aged 36 months to elementary school is KRW 13,000. Children under 36 months with a guardian enter free.
Entry with the motorboat in and the regular ferry out costs KRW 29,000 regular, KRW 26,000 discount and KRW 23,000 special. Groups of 20 or more get 10% off with the regular ferry. Parking at the wharf is KRW 6,000 for a small vehicle and KRW 10,000 for a large one for the first 12 hours, then KRW 1,000 per extra hour, card payment only.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, regular ferry round trip | KRW 19,000 |
| Discount (students, seniors 70+, disabled, merit holders) | KRW 16,000 |
| Child 36 months to elementary school | KRW 13,000 |
| Under 36 months with guardian | Free |
| Motorboat in, ferry out | KRW 29,000 / 26,000 / 23,000 |
Sources: Nami Island, Nami Island, Nami Island.
Tours That Fit
Guided day trips handle the transport and the route for you.
Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm Tour from Seoul, Rail Bike Optional
The classic Gapyeong day: three and a half free hours on Nami, the Garden of Morning Calm and an optional rail bike ride. Nami and garden tickets are in the price.
- Category
- Nami and the Garden of Morning Calm
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- TOURSTORY Korea
Seoul to Nami Island Round-Trip Shuttle Bus
Just the bus: a round trip from central Seoul to the Nami Island wharf, no guide and no ticket. The cheapest way there without changing trains.
- Category
- Shuttle bus only
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- TOURSTORY Korea
Nami Island, Petite France and Italian Village and Garden of Morning Calm Tour
Nami Island, the French and Italian theme villages at Petite France and the Garden of Morning Calm in one day, with all three tickets in the price.
- Category
- Nami and Petite France
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- TOURSTORY Korea
How far away is Nami Island from Seoul?
From Seoul the journey is a train to Gapyeong Station, about 42 to 60 minutes by ITX-Cheongchun depending on your start station, then 1.5 km to the wharf.
There is no single distance figure for road travel, but the train times and the last leg are well documented.
A wooden boardwalk along the river edge on Nami Island at dawn. Photo: Giuseppe Milo, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The route in numbers
From Cheongnyangni, the ITX-Cheongchun to Gapyeong takes about 42 minutes. From Yongsan it takes about 60 minutes. The Gyeongchun Line from Sangbong to Gapyeong takes about 50 minutes. Gapyeong Station to the wharf is about 1.5 km, about 20 minutes on foot or about 5 minutes by the No. 10-4 bus or a taxi.
If you would rather not change trains, the daily Seoul-Nami direct shuttle run by Ktourstory leaves Hongik Univ Station Exit 4 at 09:00, Namsan Yejang in Myeongdong at 09:40 and DDP Station Exit 9 at 09:50, reaching Nami at 11:30. It returns from Nami at 16:30. Alternatively the Seoul to Nami Island round-trip shuttle bus costs $23.81 per person. Full options are in our guide on how to get to Nami Island from Seoul.
| Leg | Time |
|---|---|
| Cheongnyangni to Gapyeong by ITX-Cheongchun | About 42 minutes |
| Yongsan to Gapyeong by ITX-Cheongchun | About 60 minutes |
| Sangbong to Gapyeong by Gyeongchun Line | About 50 minutes |
| Gapyeong Station to wharf, 1.5 km | 20 min walk or 5 min bus/taxi |
Source: Nami Island.
Where are the Garden of Morning Calm, Petite France and Alpaca World on the map?
All three sit in the Gapyeong area around the island, and KTO groups the valley, Jara Island and the Garden of Morning Calm into one Gapyeong course.
Plot them as a cluster around the island rather than separate trips.
The neighbours
Petite France is at 1063 Hoban-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, open 09:00-18:00 all year with free parking. Its operator says to get off at Gapyeong or Cheongpyeong station and board the Gapyeong Tourist Circulation Bus. KTO lists Petite France admission at adult KRW 16,000, teen KRW 16,000 and child KRW 12,000.
The Garden of Morning Calm, at 432 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong, opens 08:30-19:00 and 10:00-21:00 in winter, with adult admission KRW 11,000, teen KRW 8,500 and child KRW 7,500. Its Lighting Festival runs 17:00-21:00 in the winter season, until 23:00 on Saturdays.
Alpaca World is open 10:00-18:00, admission KRW 18,000 for ages 36 months to 64, and closes every Monday and Tuesday unless they are public holidays.
For the Petite France combination, Nami Island, Petite France and Italian Village and Garden of Morning Calm tour costs $78.10 per person. For alpacas, Alpaca World, Nami Island and rail bike or Garden of Morning Calm tour from Seoul costs $74 per person.
| Place | Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Petite France | 09:00-18:00 | KRW 16,000 adult, 16,000 teen, 12,000 child (KTO) |
| Garden of Morning Calm | 08:30-19:00, winter 10:00-21:00 | KRW 11,000 adult, 8,500 teen, 7,500 child |
| Alpaca World | 10:00-18:00, closed Mon-Tue | KRW 18,000 ages 36 months to 64 |
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization, Petite France, Alpaca World.
Nami Island Map FAQ
Can you walk all the way around Nami Island?
Yes, and by bike it takes about one hour on the loop from the Bike Center, which sits in the middle of the island. See how long to spend in Nami Island.
Is there an entrance fee separate from the ferry?
No, regular admission of KRW 19,000 per adult includes the round-trip ferry. The Nami Island ferry guide explains how boarding works.
Do I need the paper map or is the PDF enough?
The PDF from Download Materials on the English site is the same leaflet, and the lanes, gardens and facilities are marked on it.
Is Nami Island worth visiting just for the tree lanes?
Most visitors think so, and our page on whether Nami Island is worth visiting goes through the case for the lanes alone.
What is the best season to follow the map by colour?
Cherry blossom usually blooms mid-April to early May and autumn colour runs mid-October to early December, with ginkgo best late October to mid-November. More in the best time to visit Nami Island.
Can I enter the island without the ferry?
Yes, by motorboat or the zip wire, which descends about 1 km from an 80 m tower. Details are in the Nami Island zipline guide.
Where does the Winter Sonata scenery sit on the map?
The 2001 KBS drama was shot on the island, and the tree lanes fans recognise are the same named lanes above. Background is in why Nami Island is so famous.
Can I visit Nami Island on a day trip from Seoul?
Yes, trains, shuttles and tours all make it a same-day trip. Start with the Nami Island day trip guide, or the nami island homepage for the overview.
More Guides
- How Long to Spend in Nami Island?
Plan 2027 right: 3 to 4 hours on Nami Island, a 10 to 12 hour day from Seoul. See time budgets, ferry times and sample plans.
- Nami Island Ferry: Times, Ticket and How the Crossing Works
Nami Island ferry in 2027: boats run 08:00 to 21:00 and cross in about 5 minutes. See the timetable, ticket types and how to reach the pier.
- Things to Do in Nami Island: Walks, Rides and Seasonal Sights
Plan your 2027 visit: 27 gardens, a 1 km zipline, a 1 hour bike loop and Winter Sonata spots. See prices, hours and the best day plan.