Southernmost Yellowtail Festival: How about a taste of the autumn sea?
Introduction
In late autumn, as Jeju’s winds turn crisper, the waters off Moseulpo Port shimmer with silver waves, awaiting peak-season yellowtail. Amid the briny scent of the sea and the rhythm of a bustling harbor, one bite of freshness makes the season feel even more vivid.
Southernmost Yellowtail Festival: How about a taste of the autumn sea?
Table of Contents
- Guide
- Program Guide
- Impressions (Planned)
- Where to Stay
- Restaurants & Cafes
- Nearby Attractions
- Getting There
- In Closing
- Photo Snapshots
- Videos
- Related News
Guide
- Dates: 2025-11-20 ~ 2025-11-23
- Hours: 10:00~18:00
- Venue: Moseulpo Port (2135, Hamo-ri, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju)
- Admission: Free (some experiences require a fee)
- Hosted/Organized by: Southernmost Yellowtail Festival Committee
- Inquiries: 064-794-8032
- Parking: Public lots around the venue and Hamo Sports Park parking available
- Morning Arrive at the venue, register for activities, and get your bearings
- Lunch Use the free yellowtail sashimi tasting and discount sales booths; light meal
- Afternoon Join sea experiences (hand-catching · pen fishing) or watch the visitor auction
- Late afternoon Watch the Gilteugi parade and local performances
- Dusk Shoot at photo zones and stroll around Moseulpo Port
- Night On closing day, enjoy the “Fireworks of Hope” display
Free admission; some experiences are paid
Use public lots and Hamo Sports Park parking
The Southernmost Yellowtail Festival is a marine culture festival held from autumn to winter around Moseulpo Port in Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo. Centered on yellowtail caught in the waters off Gapado and Marado—the southernmost islands of Jeju—you can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities and performances. Feel the flavor and energy of the region where the vigor of the fast southern seas meets the liveliness of the port.
Admission is free (some experiences are paid), and there’s plenty for all ages: hand-catching and fishing for yellowtail, auctions, stage performances, tastings and discount sales, photo zones, and more. It’s a seasonal festival where sea and people, music and lights blend into the harbor.
Program Guide
Hand-catching yellowtail for adults and kids, plus pen fishing for yellowtail. These participatory programs let you feel Jeju’s sea with your whole body.
Gilteugi (parade), stages by local singers and performance teams, the Yellowtail Song Festival, haenyeo singing contest and performances, and more.
Free yellowtail sashimi tastings and discount sales, a yellowtail eating contest, and various photo zones add to the joy of taste and memories.
The “Catch the Golden Key” game featuring yellowtail, a 119 firefighting experience, local food vendors, and more—great for families.
Watch the filleting of fresh yellowtail up close and discover the allure of fish in season.
On the festival’s final night, fireworks of hope color the harbor sky. Share in the thrill of the finale.
Registration for key experiences begins when the event starts, so arrive with time to spare if you have specific programs in mind.
Admission is free, but some experiences are paid. Having cash or a payment method ready is convenient.
If driving, you can use public parking lots around the venue and Hamo Sports Park parking.
Free tastings available; some experiences are paid
Use public/Hamo Sports Park parking
Fireworks take place on the closing day
Impressions (Planned)
Today is November 7, 2025. That means the “Southernmost Yellowtail Festival,” held from November 20 to 23, is a festival I haven’t yet visited—one I’m eagerly imagining as a hotly anticipated experience. As the sea breeze at Moseulpo Port turns chilly, the sea tinged with a pale sunset stirs up excitement for the festival ahead. The briny touch of seawater on my fingertips, the creaking of boats against the waves, the slick, tender feel of yellowtail flesh—just picturing it brings a smile to my face. Around Moseulpo Port, hands-on activities like hand-catching yellowtail, auctions, and pen fishing are planned, promising a full, immersive encounter with Jeju’s sea.
Looking at the schedule, I can picture food and performances blending together. By day, local singers, a haenyeo singing contest, and the Yellowtail Song Festival will carry on the wind, and the festival grounds will come alive with laughter and chatter. I’m especially excited for the closing fireworks show—the “Fireworks of Hope”—that will light up the night sky, imagining the moment when starlight and fireworks illuminate the land around Moseulpo Port. It’s also thrilling that there’ll be plenty to eat. At the free tasting booth, the sweet, clean aroma of the sea from yellowtail sashimi will linger in the mouth, and the discount sales booths promise fresh flavors at relatively light prices, right before your eyes. While some experiences are paid, the sea-related activities seem easy to enjoy without too much burden—welcome news for travelers. Since the sea breeze can get strong, bringing a windbreaker and light gloves will make the activities more comfortable.
If I set a little aside in anticipation of this festival, I think it’ll make the experience even more meaningful. The heartbeat brushed by Jeju’s signature sea wind, the saltiness in the night air at Moseulpo Port, the emotion you feel as the festival lights reflect on the water—all of it makes me look forward to the days to come. After I visit, I’d love to share all the colors, sounds, and even the scents.
Where to Stay
If you prioritize proximity to the venue, your movements will be more relaxed. Focusing on the Moseulpo/Sagye area keeps drive times short and helps your schedule run smoothly.
60, Sagyenam-ro 50beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Easy access to Moseulpo · Quiet surroundings
May book out early in peak season.
Distance: 3.7 km
214, Hyanggyo-ro, Seogwipo, Jeju
Convenient access · Good for short stays
We recommend checking operating details in advance.
Distance: 4.0 km
41-15, Sagyejungang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Quiet alley location · Suited for small groups
Check check-in time and parking availability.
Distance: 4.3 km
208, Sagyebuk-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Good Sagye-area access · Great for driving routes
Check parking and room options in advance.
Distance: 5.5 km
42, Sagyenam-ro 216beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Easy access to Sagye/Moseulpo · Good for drives
Check parking and check-in information.
Distance: 5.6 km
1975-11, Iljuseo-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Resort-style · Convenient parking
Peak-season weekends may sell out early.
Distance: 6.1 km
Restaurants & Cafes
Here are restaurants and cafes worth stopping by mainly in the Moseulpo/Sagye area near the venue. Take short breaks along your route and continue your itinerary with ease.
128, Choinamdanhaean-ro, Seogwipo, Jeju
Cafe · Ideal for a break
Great to pair with a harbor stroll.
Distance: 0.8 km
367-1, Sanbang-ro, Seogwipo, Jeju
Dining · Casual
An easy stop while on the move.
Distance: 4.4 km
45-1, Chusa-ro 36beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju
Cafe · Walk and unwind
Check parking and hours.
Distance: 4.9 km
46, Iljuseo-ro 2100beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Cafe · Leisurely break
A nice pause along your route.
Distance: 5.8 km
370, Global Edu-ro, Inno Edu Park, Seogwipo, Jeju
Dining · Good for groups
Expect waits at peak times.
Distance: 7.6 km
16, Mureungjungang-ro 24beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju
Cafe · Simple, calm break
Check hours before visiting.
Distance: 7.7 km
12, Seogwangnam-ro 115beon-gil, Seogwipo, Jeju
Dining · Quiet atmosphere
Check if reservations are available.
Distance: 8.6 km
72, Bulgeumot-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju City, Jeju
Cafe · Drive route
Allow extra travel time.
Distance: 9.4 km
Nearby Attractions
Starting from Moseulpo Port, we recommend a loop course linking views of Gapado and the nature of the Sagye/Andeok area. Planning a route of around 10 km by car makes it easy to cover without strain.
Hamo-ri, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju
Great neighborhood walking space
Close to the venue; ideal for a combined visit.
Distance: 0.3 km
Gapa-ri, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju
Sea viewpoint
Visibility is especially good on clear days.
Distance: 5.4 km
Sagye-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Seasonal blooms and Sanbangsan views
Check bloom season before visiting.
Distance: 6.2 km
42-8, Deoksubong-ro 25beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Hands-on farm space
Check available programs.
Distance: 6.8 km
1836, Iljuseo-ro, Seogwipo, Jeju
Scenic drive point
Drive safely at night.
Distance: 7.3 km
178, Educity-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju
Forest trail walk
Wear comfortable shoes and a light outer layer.
Distance: 7.7 km
Gamsan-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Oreum hike
Check weather and wind before you go.
Distance: 9.2 km
56, Nokchabunjae-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju
Experience farm
Check opening hours and available experiences.
Distance: 9.4 km
Getting There
Public Transit — From Jeju Airport or central Jeju City, take a bus toward Seogwipo and get off at a stop near Moseulpo Port (or Hamo Port).
By Car — Enter “Moseulpo Port” or the address (2135, Hamo-ri, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju) in your navigation. About 50 minutes from downtown Seogwipo.
Arrive early to register for experiences
In Closing
At Moseulpo Port, where the cold sea breeze drifts, this festival centered on peak-season yellowtail offers free admission and brings sea experiences, performances, tastings, and discount sales together in one place. Follow the spirit of the southern sea and the mood of the harbor to fully feel Jeju in late autumn.
Bring a light outer layer and arrive with time to spare, and you’ll be able to enjoy everything more fully—from activity registration to stage performances and the nighttime lights.
