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Oedo Botania, Geoje
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A rocky island turned into a Mediterranean garden by one couple over thirty years.
In 1969 a married couple bought this barren rock after their boat sheltered here in a storm. They tried oranges and failed; tried other crops and failed; then spent three decades planting windbreaks and building terraces until the whole island became a garden of thousands of species, white statues and paths looking out to sea. It is reachable only by ferry, and each group has about ninety minutes ashore — just enough to walk the full circuit.
Visitor information
When is the best time to visit Oedo Botania, Geoje?
April–June and September–October
How much does it cost to visit Oedo Botania, Geoje?
Around 38,000 KRW (ferry ~27,000 + island entry ~11,000); varies by harbour and operator
How long do you need at Oedo Botania, Geoje?
Half a day including the ferry
What are the opening hours of Oedo Botania, Geoje?
Ferry schedule, 08:00–17:00
Did you know
- Cultivated from 1969 and opened to visitors in 1995.
- More than 3,000 plant species, many of them subtropical.
- Reachable only by ferry from Geoje or Tongyeong.
- Time ashore is limited by the ferry schedule.
Travel tips
- Book ferry tickets ahead in high season.
- Ferries are cancelled in rough seas — keep a backup plan.
- Combine with Haegeumgang, the rock formation offshore nearby.
Updated: 2026-08-04