Herb Island — Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-10-02.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Cheongsan is about 109 min (Line 1 to Cheongsan) — about ₩2,450 on a T-money card. Then 5.7 km to Herb Island by local bus or taxi.
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Samjeong 1-ri, 399 m south. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
About
Herb Island is an arboretum themed after the Mediterranean. From the Venice Village, inspired by Venice, to the Herb Plant Museum, one of the largest of its kind in Korea, outdoor garden, Herb Healing Center, and cafés and restaurants, it has a variety of amenities and facilities for visitors. It also hosts diverse events like the Lavender Festival and the Light Festival. Nearby tourist sites include Soyosan Mountain, Dongducheon Recreational Forest, and Pocheon Art Valley.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | 35 Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | Sunday-Friday 10:00-21:00 / Saturday 10:00-22:00 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Admission / age | Open to visitors ages 6 years and older |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | +82-31-535-6494 |
| Website | herbisland.co.kr |
Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7° / 20°C | Clear | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6° / 22°C | Overcast | 30% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 10° / 23°C | Mostly cloudy | 60% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Cheongsan station
Cheongsan (Line 1 (Gyeongwon)) is 5.7 km from Herb Island.
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Samjeong 1-ri 삼정1리 | 399 m south | 41018 |
| Samjeong-ri Herb Island 삼정리허브아일랜드 | 411 m south | 41017 |
| Nonghyup Hanaro Mart (No. 40610) 농협하나로마트 | 489 m south-west | 40610 |
| Nonghyup Hanaro Mart (No. 40612) 농협하나로마트 | 502 m south-west | 40612 |
| Deokdun 2-ri, Saecheong Samgeori (No. 41015) 덕둔2리.새청삼거리 | 772 m south-west | 41015 |
| Deokdun 2-ri, Saecheong Samgeori (No. 41014) 덕둔2리.새청삼거리 | 775 m south-west | 41014 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Herb Island. The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Herb Island · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Often combined with Herb Island
Places people most often visit on the same trip as Herb Island, from Tmap car-navigation data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (May 2024 – April 2025, 12 months combined). It reflects drivers, mostly locals, and is a travel pattern — not a review or a recommendation.
Sights and shopping on the same trip
- Pocheon Art Valley 포천아트밸리
- Sanjeong Lake 산정호수
- Bidulginang Falls 비둘기낭폭포
- Pocheon Hantangang Sky Bridge 포천한탄강하늘다리
- Sinbuk Hot Spring Seupeuringpol 신북온천스프링폴
- Sansawon 산사원
Where people eat on the same trip
- Forest Soguijeppangso 숲속의제빵소
- Cheongsanmyeongga 청산명가
- Original Idonggimmija Halmeoni Galbi Jip · Main Store 원조이동김미자할머니갈비집/본점
- Galbi 1987 · Pocheon Idong Main Store 갈비1987/포천이동본점
- Pocheon Idong Galbi Chon 포천이동갈비촌
- Tteul · [ Hansik ] 뜰/[한식]
Chain coffee shops and fast food are left out. Check opening hours before you go — the list is about a year old.
More day trips from Seoul
- Everland
- Caribbean Bay
- Korean Folk Village
- Nami Island
- Petite France
- The Garden of Morning Calm
- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
- Gwangmyeong Cave
- Imjingak (DMZ)
- Heyri Art Village
- Provence Village
- Paju Book City
- Yangpyeong Dumulmeori
- Pocheon Art Valley
- Namhansanseong Fortress
- Anyang Art Park
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FAQ
How do I get to Herb Island from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Cheongsan (5.7 km away, Line 1 (Gyeongwon)). From Seoul Station that is about 109 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Samjeong 1-ri, Samjeong-ri Herb Island, Nonghyup Hanaro Mart (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Herb Island’s opening hours?
Sunday-Friday 10:00-21:00 / Saturday 10:00-22:00. Closed: Wednesdays. (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-10-02.)
Which days is Herb Island closed?
Regular closing days on record: Wednesdays. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 1051901, modified 20241101) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-10-02.
