Shinsegae Daegu: Where Dongdaegu Station’s Underground Passage Meets a 9th-Floor Aquarium
Shinsegae Department Store Daegu is a large shopping and cultural complex directly connected to Dongdaegu Station and the integrated transfer center. In addition to department-store shopping, visitors can enjoy Daegu Aquarium and Jurazzi on the 9th floor, as well as Megabox on the 8th floor, all in one building, making it easy to plan your route.
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From Exit 2 of Dongdaegu Station to the Food Hall on B1
If you are visiting Daegu for the first time, set Daegu Subway Line 1’s Dongdaegu Station as your destination. Using the underground passage toward Exit 2 takes you directly to the Food Hall on B1 of Shinsegae Department Store Daegu. Since you do not need to go above ground, the route is simple when it rains or when you are pulling a large suitcase.
It takes 1 minute on foot from Exits 2 and 3 of Dongdaegu Station to the department store’s south main entrance. Passengers using express and intercity buses at the Dongdaegu Station Integrated Transfer Center can connect directly to the building from the terminal’s 1st, 3rd, and 4th floors.
Stops Served by Routes from Circular 2 to Gyeongsan 818
When taking the bus, look for the “Dongdaegu Station Integrated Transfer Center” stop. Circular bus routes Circular 2 and Circular 2-1 stop here, as do trunk bus routes 156, 143, 413, 524, 651, 708, 909, and 937.
Branch bus routes are Dong-gu 1 and Dong-gu 1-1, while buses arriving from Gyeongsan are routes 399 and 818. Because the railway station, bus terminal, and bus stops are gathered in one integrated transfer facility, it is also easy to use signs for “Dongdaegu Station” as a reference when traveling from other Daegu attractions.
Why It Opened at the Dongdaegu Integrated Transfer Center in December 2016
Shinsegae Department Store Daegu opened in December 2016 and is a combined shopping and cultural space within the Dongdaegu Integrated Transfer Center. At the time of opening, the building was described as having 9 floors above ground and 7 basement floors, a total floor area of 338,000 m², and a sales area of 103,000 m²; the investment was reported to be 880 billion won.
Its current form, combining shopping and leisure facilities above transportation facilities, is also connected to the success of its opening. Sales on the grand opening day, December 15, 2016, were reported at 10 billion won, with 800,000 customers, and the number of visitors exceeded 5 million within one month of opening. Sales in 2017 totaled 668.3 billion won, making it the top-performing department store in the region.
A Department Store Opening at 10:30 and a Restaurant Area That Closes Late
Regular business hours at Daegu Shinsegae are 10:30–20:00, and extended hours are 10:30–20:30. The scheduled closing days in September 2026 are September 24–25. Closing days may vary by month, so if you are visiting on a specific date, plan according to the official business calendar.
The restaurants on floors 8 and 9 are open from 11:00 to 21:30, with last orders 30 minutes before closing. Famille Town is open from 10:30 to 21:30, and Outback Steakhouse is open from 10:30 to 21:30. There is no admission fee for the department store itself, but restaurants, movies, and experience facilities charge separate fees.
Admission to Daegu Aquarium on the 9th Floor Ends at 19:00
Daegu Aquarium is located on the 9th floor and operates during the department store’s business hours. However, the last admission time for Daegu Aquarium is 19:00.
According to the official information, otters, sea lions, manatees, and sturgeons are among the marine animals on display. The aquarium also features Shark Bridge, which lets visitors walk above a huge tank, and an Animal Zone where visitors can touch and interact with animals. It therefore requires more time than a shopping-only visit. The individual admission fee for the aquarium was not provided in this information.
Actual Operating Hours of Megabox on the 8th Floor and Juraji on the 9th Floor
Megabox is on the 8th floor and operates according to the screening schedule. Juraji Theme Park is on the 9th floor; its indoor facilities operate during the department store’s business hours. In contrast, the outdoor facilities at Juraji Theme Park operate from 10:30 until sunset.
Famille Town’s 7th floor has Bounce Trampoline Park, which is open from 10:30 to 21:00. Shinsegae Culture Hall, Shinsegae Gallery, and Shinsegae Academy are also located in the building. The gallery lists the exhibition “Summer Hashtag #Melody of the Sun” from July 17 to September 6, 2026.
Visitors Arriving by Car Must Register Parking Immediately After Making a Purchase
The first 30 minutes of parking are free, after which a fee of 1,000 won is charged per 10 minutes. Free parking based on purchase amount is 1 hour for purchases of 30,000 won or more, 2 hours for 50,000 won or more, 3 hours for 100,000 won or more, 4 hours for 150,000 won or more, and 5 hours for 200,000 won or more.
One hour of free parking is provided for repairs, exchanges, and refunds; 2 hours for the cinema, aquarium, restaurant area, and Culture Hall; and 3 hours for the Academy. Because the parking lot uses an unmanned parking system, you must register your parking in advance when paying for your items. Unregistered vehicles can be verified using the call button at the exit payment machine, and parking fees can be paid in advance in the parking-lot elevator and escalator halls.
Floor-to-Floor Travel Information for Wheelchair and Stroller Users
Wheelchairs and strollers can be used, and a stroller service is available. Information indicates that strollers and wheelchairs can be rented at the Little Lounge on the 7th floor. When moving between multiple floors in the large building, planning your route around elevators rather than stairs is recommended.
Because the available rental quantity and usage conditions are not provided as fixed information, contact the main number, 1588-1234, in advance if necessary. The address is 149 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu (Sincheon-dong), and the official website is the Shinsegae Department Store Daegu store page.
Before You Go
- Address
- 149 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu (Sincheon-dong)
- Hours
- Regular hours 10:30–20:00 / Extended hours 10:30–20:30 / Restaurants on floors 8 and 9 11:00–21:30 (last orders 30 minutes before closing) / Outback Steakhouse 10:30–21:30 / Famille Town 10:30–21:30 / Juraji Theme Park (9th floor): indoor facilities follow department store hours, outdoor facilities 10:30–sunset / Daegu Aquarium (9th floor): follows department store hours, last admission 19:00 / Megabox (8th floor): see the screening schedule on the website / Bounce Trampoline Park (Famille Town, 7th floor) 10:30–21:00
- Closed
- September 2026 closing days: September 24–25. Closing days may vary by month, so check the official business calendar before visiting.
- Admission
- No admission fee for the department store. Separate fees apply to Daegu Aquarium, Megabox, Bounce, Juraji, and other individual facilities.
- Phone
- 1588-1234
- Official site
- https://www.shinsegae.com/store/main.do?storeCd=SC00013
- Transport
- Direct underground connection to the B1 Food Hall via the passage toward Exit 2 of Dongdaegu Station on Daegu Subway Line 1; 1 minute on foot from Exits 2 and 3 to the south main entrance; Dongdaegu Station Integrated Transfer Center stop served by Circular 2, Circular 2-1, 156, 143, 413, 524, 651, 708, 909, 937, Dong-gu 1, Dong-gu 1-1, Gyeongsan 399, and 818; direct connection to floors 1, 3, and 4 of the Dongdaegu Station terminal
- Parking
- First 30 minutes free, then 1,000 won per 10 minutes; 1–5 hours of free parking based on purchase amount; 1 hour for repairs, exchanges, and refunds, 2 hours for the cinema, aquarium, restaurant area, and Culture Hall, and 3 hours for the Academy; unmanned parking system and advance parking registration required
- Accessibility
- Wheelchairs and strollers can be used. A stroller service is available, and information confirms that strollers and wheelchairs can be rented at the Little Lounge on the 7th floor. Elevators allow travel between floors inside the large department store, but visitors are advised to inquire before visiting about rental quantities and usage conditions.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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