Travel Guide
A garden island floating off the coast of Geoje. Oedo Botania combines subtropical plants, Mediterranean-inspired gardens, sculptures and panoramic views across the South Sea.
A botanical garden
floating on the sea
Oedo Island Geoje is one of the most famous island attractions on the southern coast of Korea. The western part of the island has been developed as Oedo Botania, a large botanical garden overlooking the sea.
The island is known for subtropical plants, carefully designed gardens, Mediterranean-style architecture and scenic viewpoints looking toward Geoje and Haegeumgang.
Visitors usually arrive by sightseeing cruise from one of several ports on Geoje Island, walk through the garden route and return on the same boat after the visit.
How to Get to
Oedo Island
Oedo Island is reached by sightseeing cruise from Geoje Island. Cruise services operate from several ports, so travelers can choose a departure point that fits their Geoje itinerary.
Choose a Cruise Port
Oedo cruises operate from several ports around Geoje, including Jangseungpo, Jisepo, Wahyeon, Gujora, Dojangpo and Haegeumgang.
Take the Boat to Oedo
Board a sightseeing cruise heading toward Oedo Botania. Some cruises may also include views of Haegeumgang as part of the route.
Return on Your Cruise
Visitors normally explore Oedo Botania within the allotted time before returning to the dock for the scheduled cruise back to Geoje.
Geoje → cruise port → sightseeing boat → Oedo Botania → Venus Garden → Lee House → Sculpture Park → Stairway to Heaven → return cruise
Geoje to Oedo Cruise
Cruise departure times may vary depending on season, weather and sea conditions. Check your departure port, boarding time and return cruise before visiting.
Places to Explore
on Oedo Island
Oedo Botania is designed as a walking garden route, with themed gardens, sculptures and sea viewpoints appearing one after another.
Venus Garden
Venus Garden is one of Oedo Botania’s signature spaces. Inspired by the gardens of Buckingham Palace, it combines classical statues, trimmed trees and Mediterranean-style scenery.
View on Google Maps →Lee House
Lee House is widely known as a filming location from the final episode of the Korean drama Winter Sonata. It overlooks Venus Garden and is one of the island’s most recognizable buildings.
View on Google Maps →Cactus Garden
The Cactus Garden features different varieties of cacti, aloe and agave. The unusual plant shapes create a distinctive landscape near the beginning of the garden route.
View on Google Maps →Sculpture Park
The sculpture area combines outdoor artworks with wide views over the turquoise sea and the surrounding islands of Hallyeohaesang National Park.
View on Google Maps →Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven is a landscaped stairway surrounded by thousands of trees and carefully shaped garden plants. It is one of Oedo Botania’s most popular walking and photo spots.
View on Google Maps →Oedo Sea Viewpoints
Several viewpoints around the garden look across the South Sea toward Haegeumgang and the surrounding Geoje coastline. Clear days offer particularly wide views.
View on Google Maps →
Oedo Botania
Recommended Route
Oedo Botania is designed around a one-way-style walking route, making it easy to follow the major gardens and viewpoints before returning to the dock.
Dock → Cactus Garden → Venus Garden → Lee House → Sculpture Park → Stairway to Heaven → Dock
Cruise operators provide a set amount of sightseeing time, so keep track of your return boarding time while exploring the gardens.
Getting Around
Oedo Botania
Oedo Botania is explored almost entirely on foot. The garden route includes slopes and stairs, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Walking
Walking is the main way to explore Oedo Botania. The garden route connects all major attractions.
The route includes uphill sections and stairs, so allow enough time for a comfortable walk.
Slow Garden Walk
Venus Garden, Stairway to Heaven and the sea viewpoints are popular photo areas, so avoid rushing through the route.
Keep the cruise boarding time in mind while stopping for photos.
Return Boat Timing
Your sightseeing time is linked to the cruise schedule. Make sure to return to the dock before boarding closes.
Cruise schedules may change due to strong wind or poor sea conditions.
explore Oedo?
Who Should Visit
Oedo Island?
Oedo is ideal for travelers who enjoy gardens, flowers, photography and scenic sea views.
The island is filled with themed gardens, subtropical plants and carefully designed landscapes.
Venus Garden, Stairway to Heaven and sea viewpoints provide many memorable photo spots.
The elevated garden paths offer beautiful views over Haegeumgang and the southern coast of Geoje.
Oedo can be combined with other Geoje attractions, making it a popular half-day sightseeing trip.
Before You Visit
Oedo Island
Cruise schedules, opening hours and weather conditions should be checked before departure.
Check the latest Oedo cruise schedule for your travel date.
Confirm your Geoje departure port before traveling.
Check the current Oedo Botania admission fee.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for slopes and stairs.
Food cannot be brought into Oedo Botania, so check the visitor rules in advance.
Check the weather and sea conditions before departure.
Traveling to Oedo?
Check the cruise first.
Oedo Botania can only be reached by sightseeing boat. Before visiting Venus Garden, Stairway to Heaven and the island’s sea viewpoints, check your departure port, cruise time and return boarding schedule.
Explore more
Korean islands
If Oedo is only the beginning of your island journey, continue with more English island guides from SEOMITTA. Compare different coastlines, travel styles and ferry-access islands before choosing your next destination.
A garden floating
above the South Sea
Oedo is unlike most other Korean islands. The entire journey is built around gardens, flowers and views of the sea.
Walk through Venus Garden, pass Lee House, continue toward the Sculpture Park and look back at the blue waters surrounding Geoje.
When planning your Oedo Island Geoje trip, check the cruise schedule first and leave enough time to enjoy the gardens and panoramic sea views.