Hwasun Unju Cultural Festival

The 27th Hwasun Unjusa Cultural Festival will be held from November 7 to 8, 2026, at 19-2 Daecho-ri, Doam-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, with free admission. It has not yet been announced whether advance reservations are required. Unlike the title of the 2025 video related to the 26th festival, “A Tour of Unjusa,” the 2026 festival carries the subtitle “Time Beyond the Door.”

The 27th “Time Beyond the Door” differs in name from the 26th “A Tour of Unjusa”

The video related to the 26th Hwasun Unjusa Cultural Festival in 2025 used the title “A Tour of Unjusa.” The official name of the 27th festival in 2026 includes “Time Beyond the Door,” so even the publicly announced festival title has changed.

This edition is designed for local residents and tourists to participate together based on Unjusa’s cultural heritage. The entire Unjusa grounds are scheduled to be connected through performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, a market, and themed programs. Hwasun County and the Hwasun County Culture and Tourism Foundation are responsible for hosting and operating the event.

Access to Daecho-ri 19-2 branches off from routes 218 and Jiwon 152

The event address is 19-2 Daecho-ri, Doam-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City. Transportation information from the Hwasun County Culture and Tourism Foundation states that visitors can take buses 218 or Jiwon 152, get off at Neungju-myeon Office bus stop, and continue on foot, but detailed information confirming a direct connection from the stop to the festival site has not been found.

The operating hours on both days in 2026 are 10:00 to 17:00. Since the last bus time and whether temporary shuttle buses will operate during the festival have not been announced, it is difficult to confirm that a same-day trip relying only on public transportation is feasible. If you need to confirm your return transportation in advance, the conclusion of this article is that a same-day trip by public transportation is not recommended.

Bell ringing, roof-tile activities, and 10,000-won green-onion pancakes are gathered in one area

The 2026 event includes an Unjusa bell-ringing event, the Gam-tan Market (Low and Less), and an unveiling ceremony for a Buddhist statue. The food guide lists one green-onion pancake from the Doam Women’s Association at 10,000 won and five fish cakes at 5,000 won.

A temple-food experience using vegetarian ingredients and a social-media event offering photo printing are also planned. The activity of drawing on roof tiles and writing wishes will display the finished works in the courtyard of Daeungjeon Hall, while the Hwasun Wood Culture Experience Center will offer woodworking activities and wooden-house making.

Resident-participation programs include a field-song demonstration by Dojang-ri, the History and Culture Research and Preservation Association, and the Doam Women’s Association. Performance programs include traditional bell ringing, farmers’ music and dance, and musical performances, but detailed performance names and times have not yet been announced.

The official description presents the program details in Korean, and no information has been released about English guidance or interpretation services in 2026. Therefore, it may be difficult to immediately determine on site what language support is available for activities requiring written explanations, such as roof-tile wish writing and resident-participation performances, or for activities requiring instructions on how to participate, such as photo printing and woodworking.

For details outside 10:00–17:00, call 061-373-5482

The location and fees for the temporary parking lot, traffic controls, shuttle operation, and procedures in case of rain in 2026 have not been announced. Accessibility information for stroller and wheelchair users, as well as information about on-site cleanliness and sanitation management, has also not been confirmed.

This is an event that travelers who require English guidance should check before departure. Because performances and farmers’ music and dance are included, route selection is also important for those who prefer only quiet sightseeing. Visitors using strollers or wheelchairs may find it difficult to finalize their plans before checking accessibility information. Before November 7, contact 061-373-5482 to confirm parking, rainy-weather operations, accessibility, and the availability of English guidance, then make your plans.

• What is the difference between the 26th “A Tour of Unjusa” and the 27th “Time Beyond the Door”? — The title of the related 2025 video is “A Tour of Unjusa,” while the official 2026 subtitle is “Time Beyond the Door.”
• Does getting off at Neungju-myeon Office provide a direct connection to the Unjusa festival site? — Instructions say to take routes 218 or Jiwon 152, get off at Neungju-myeon Office, and continue on foot, but information about a direct connection to the festival site has not been released.
• How should I plan my visit to match the performance times? — The festival operates from 10:00 to 17:00 on both days, but detailed performance names and times have not yet been announced.
• How much do the green-onion pancakes and fish cakes cost on site? — The 2026 food guide lists one green-onion pancake from the Doam Women’s Association at 10,000 won and five fish cakes at 5,000 won.