Nonsan Sunshine Studio — Mr. Sunshine Filming Location Private Tour
A private, van-based Nonsan itinerary for 1-12 guests — paced around your family and fully customisable.
Region
Nonsan
Duration
1 day
Group size
Up to 12 guests
From
$423 per group (up to 7 guests)(₩550,000)$538 per group (up to 12 guests)(₩700,000)Private van & driver included
Walk through the world of Mr. Sunshine in Nonsan, where early-1900s Hanseong is reimagined in a purpose-built drama set. This private day trip from Seoul pairs screen memories with the Korean Empire’s changing streets, architecture and independence history. Slow down for vintage-style photographs, exhibitions and a lunch break: a filming-location visit, not an actor meeting or a live-filming experience.
Multilingual tour guide available upon request, in your preferred language, subject to availability and an additional fee.
What to expect
- Glory Hotel and Jongno Street: recognise the atmosphere of Mr. Sunshine
- A recreated Hanseong tram and Daehanmun gate: frame your own period-style photographs
- Drama exhibitions and independence-history displays, subject to access
- Two eras in one visit: early-1900s Sunshine Studio and optional free 1950 Studio
- Private Seoul hotel pickup, a local lunch break and unhurried time on the set
Your tour, your way — adjusted to your requests
The itinerary on this page is only a starting point. On request, we adjust every tour to the way you want to travel: swap stops, change the timing, skip a place or add a detour. Tell us what your family wants to see, and we'll rebuild the schedule around it — at no extra planning cost.
One destination, two eras
Sunshine Studio · Mr. Sunshine
90 Bonghwang-ro · Paid filming-location admission
Adults ₩10,000 · Teenagers ₩8,000 · Children ₩6,000
Sunshine Land · 1950 Studio
102 Bonghwang-ro · Free 1950 Studio admission; filming restrictions may apply. Military activities are separate.
Group prices
Per group (1–7 guests)
US$423 (₩550,000)
Per group (8–12 guests)
US$538 (₩700,000)
Private vehicle and driver included. Admission inclusion and vehicle arrangements are confirmed in your approved quotation. Meals, costume rental, optional activities and specialist guides are separate. Final itinerary and total are approved before payment.
Frequently asked questions
Are Sunshine Studio and Sunshine Land the same place?
No. The paid Mr. Sunshine filming set is Sunshine Studio at 90 Bonghwang-ro, Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan. Sunshine Land and its free 1950 Studio are at 102 Bonghwang-ro. Military experiences are separately charged; free 1950 Studio entry may be restricted during filming.
What are the admission fees and opening days?
Published Sunshine Studio admission is ₩10,000 for adults, ₩8,000 for teenagers and ₩6,000 for children. Age bands, senior concessions and any discounts require confirmation. Published hours are 10:00–18:00, with last entry at 17:30. Official listings differ on the studio’s weekly closure; Sunshine Land lists Wednesday maintenance closure. We reconfirm each facility’s opening calendar before approving your date.
What are the group prices?
The group price is US$423 (₩550,000) for 1–7 guests and US$538 (₩700,000) for 8–12 guests. Private vehicle and driver included. Tell us your guest count and children’s ages; admission inclusion, vehicle arrangements and the final total are confirmed in an approved quotation before payment.
Can we rent costumes or meet the actors?
Period costume rental may be requested in advance and costs extra, subject to venue availability. Actor meetings, backstage access and live filming are not included or guaranteed. Commercial photography requires the venue’s permission and may carry additional fees.
Can children or travellers with mobility needs join?
Tell us the children’s ages, walking needs and any wheelchair requirements before requesting a quote. The route includes outdoor paths and buildings with varying access; we check the appropriate vehicle and accessible areas rather than promise that every space is step-free.
Official visitor information: Sunshine Studio · Nonsan Sunshine Land · VisitKorea
Photo credit: Nonsan City · Sunshine Land · KOGL Type 1 (attribution) · Resized and compressed.
Your day, hour by hour
- Morning
Seoul hotel pickup and the road to Nonsan
Meet your driver at your agreed Seoul hotel. Allow around 2.5–3 hours each way as a planning estimate, with a rest stop when needed. Traffic may extend the journey; departure and return times are confirmed with your quotation.
- Main visit
Glory Hotel and the streets of Mr. Sunshine
Allow about two hours for Sunshine Studio. Follow the recreated Jongno streets past Glory Hotel, the Hanseong tram and Daehanmun gate. Explore permitted exhibitions and connect the drama’s setting with the Korean Empire’s modernization and independence history. A specialist guide is optional and separately quoted.
- Photo walk
Your own vintage portrait chapter
Pause for personal photographs among tiled roofs, shopfronts and period architecture. Bring a favourite outfit or ask about period costume rental in advance; rentals, professional photography and commercial filming permits are not included. Access to interiors and exhibitions varies.
- Lunch
A relaxed Nonsan lunch and café break
Choose a suitable restaurant with us before travel. Vegetarian, halal-friendly, allergy and other dietary requests need restaurant-level confirmation; certification is not guaranteed. Meals and drinks are separate. Café stops depend on opening hours.
- Optional
1950 Studio: a different chapter of Korea
If opening conditions and time allow, enjoy a short walk through the free 1950 Studio at neighbouring Sunshine Land. This is a separate setting, not the paid Mr. Sunshine studio. Filming may restrict entry. Military activities, strawberry experiences and Buyeo visits are not part of this standard day.
- Return
Return to your Seoul hotel
Relax on the journey back to your agreed hotel. We keep the day focused on the main filming location rather than adding several distant attractions. Traffic and confirmed visiting hours determine your return time.
What's included
- Private vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls as specified in the approved quotation
- Agreed Seoul hotel pickup and return
- Sunshine Studio tickets only when explicitly included in your approved quotation
Not included
- Meals, drinks and personal expenses
- Period costume rental and professional photography
- Optional multilingual specialist guide, subject to availability and an additional fee
- Military activities, strawberry farms and distant extensions
- Additional parking or overtime charges unless included in the approved quotation
- Actor meetings, backstage entry and guaranteed live filming
Good to know before you book
Meeting point
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul are included for private van tours; the exact pickup time and place are confirmed in writing before payment. Tours outside Seoul start from a confirmed meeting point in your itinerary.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour with a full deposit refund. Between 7 and 3 days the deposit is held as credit for a future date. Within 72 hours the deposit is non-refundable. Tours cancelled by us for weather or safety are refunded in full.
Changes to your booking
Date changes are free up to 72 hours before the tour, subject to availability. Itinerary changes can be made on the day with your guide as long as the total duration stays the same.
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