Busanjin Market
부산진시장
About
Multi-floor Busan market for fabric, curtains, clothing, notions and household goods, with a maze-like interior.
The useful way into Busanjin Market is to arrive with a shopping mission, then accept that the building may send you looking for it. This is a large, old-school market spread over several floors, and its interior can feel like a maze on a first visit. Fabric, clothing, household goods and small notions are the draw; the sound and rhythm are less department store than a working trade market, with wholesale buyers alongside people choosing curtains for home. Start on the first floor for fabric, curtains and hanbok. The second floor has clothing and underwear; upstairs, the third floor ranges from women’s trousers and skirts to beads, pen decorating and jelly shoes, with a flower market among the things to browse. Bedding, tableware and small eateries are in the basement. It is worth wandering even if you have no precise purchase in mind, but bring a clear idea of what you need if you want to avoid getting turned around. Prices can be good for fabric, notions and hats, though not every stall is a bargain and online or outlet prices may be lower. Shops set their own pace and hours, so the market’s listed schedule is a guide rather than a promise for every counter. The market is open Monday to Saturday, 7am–7pm, and closed Sunday. For curtains, arrange a consultation ahead of time; shops may offer a discount for booked visits. Ask the price and the exchange or refund terms before paying. Some shops reportedly do not take cards, and cash receipts can be difficult to get at some stalls. Shopkeepers often help with directions when asked, but English support is limited, so a translated note or map pin for the item you want can save time. Busanjin suits visitors who enjoy browsing a practical, local market and are shopping for fabric, clothing or household goods. Expect occasional hard selling, and do not feel obliged to buy after an enthusiastic pitch. Parking is available, though the on-site entrance is reported to be narrow; there is also a lot across the street.
Local tips
- Go Monday to Saturday; the market is closed Sunday.
- Book a curtain consultation ahead and ask about any appointment discount.
- Ask the price and exchange or refund terms before paying.
- Bring cash, since some shops reportedly do not accept cards.
- Use the lot across the street if the on-site parking entrance is difficult.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 07:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 07:00–19:00
- Friday
- 07:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 07:00–19:00