Body scrubs in Myeongdong: how to pick a kiln spa and book it

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What a hanjeungmak is

A hanjeungmak is a dome-shaped kiln heated very hot. You sit inside wrapped in a cloth for a few minutes at a time, then cool down and go back in.

The Myeongdong shops pair it with a scrub. The heat softens your skin first, so the scrub works better. That is why the two come together in one course.

02

What to check before you pick a course

• What is in it: kiln time, scrub, and any extras such as a mud or cucumber pack, a hair wash or an oil massage.
• How long it takes: courses run from about an hour to two hours or more. Leave time after for a shower and a slow walk back.
• Who it is for: some shops are women only.
• Language: shops that many Japanese visitors use often have Japanese menus or staff. Check the shop page before you go.
• Your skin: if it is sensitive or sunburnt, ask for gentle pressure, and skip the scrub right before or after cosmetic treatments.

03

What it costs

A course at a private scrub shop in Seoul usually costs ₩50,000–150,000, depending on length and extras. A full-body scrub at an ordinary bathhouse costs about ₩20,000–35,000, without the kiln course and private room. Prices change, so check the shop page.

04

How to book

• Online ticket: some shops sell their course on KKday. You pay ahead and show the voucher at the counter.
• Directly: call the shop, or message its KakaoTalk channel. Many shops near Myeongdong take bookings this way.
• Book at least a day ahead for evenings and weekends, and arrive about ten minutes early.
• Walk-ins are sometimes possible on weekday mornings, but courses fill up.

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Kiln spas and scrub shops near Myeongdong

Each page has hours, prices, rules and the booking link where there is one.