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National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon (국립제천치유의숲) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
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National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon
The National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon is under the Korea Forest Welfare Institute of the Korea Forest Service. It was established with the aim of promoting public health and improving quality of life by providing forest well-being services. The center spans an area of 61.3 hectares (the healing center covering 494.82 square meters). The staff consists of a total of eight employees (one center head, four specializing in forest therapy, and three in operational support). <br />In Ap
Why go
National Center for Forest Therapy in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, is one of the flagship national forest-therapy centers operated by the Korea Forest Service (KFS), part of the broader national forest-therapy network that also includes centers in Gimcheon (batch 6 verified) and Daeunsan among others. The Jecheon site sits on the slopes of Woraksan National Park's foothills, with a network of therapy-walking paths, structured forest-therapy programs led by certified forest-medicine professionals, on-site accommodation for overnight stays, and a wellness center with sauna and hot-spring facilities. The Jecheon location combines forest-therapy programming with the surrounding Woraksan National Park landscape — one of Korea's more scenic mid-elevation national parks known for its distinctive granite peaks and forested valleys. The specific programs include phytoncide-forest walking, meditation-and-mindfulness sessions, tea ceremonies in the forest cabin, and sleep-therapy overnight programs. Program reservations through the Korea Forest Service portal (foresttrip.go.kr); overnight cabins book 3 months in advance. Best in summer for cool air and phytoncide density, autumn for foliage. Access: about 30 minutes from Jecheon Station by taxi. Pair with Woraksan National Park hiking trails, Cheongpungmyeongwol village (traditional literati-culture village), and the Jecheon Herbal Medicine Market for a Jecheon cultural-and-nature day.
Quick highlights
- State-operated forest therapy center run by Korea Forest Service
- Certified instructors lead guided woodland walks and breathing sessions
- Dedicated therapy trails wind through North Chungcheong mountain terrain
- Programs designed for both individuals and group participants
- Rest pavilions and water features integrated into the natural landscape
FAQ
Where is National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon located?
590 Hakhyeonsoya-ro, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
What are National Center for Forest Therapy, Jecheon's opening hours?
Opening hours: Weekdays 09:00-18:00 Hours come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change by season or holiday — check the official channel before you visit.