View Japan & Asia on the mapSouth Korea's largest port city, combining beaches, seafood, and urban sightseeing

Busan

Busan · South Korea · 35.10, 129.04

South Korea's second-largest city and the country's largest southern port. Beaches such as Haeundae, fresh seafood markets, hot springs, modern streets, and temples coexist in this lively Asian port, close to Japan and ideal for food and shopping.

Port highlights

About 3.3 million (large city)

Population

A warm, humid climate with four seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with a rainy season and typhoons, while winters are relatively mild. Spring and autumn are comfortable.

Climate

Korean (Japanese and English are partly used in tourist areas)

Language

South Korean won (KRW)

Currency

April to June and September to November (spring and autumn)

Best time to visit

Local food

Milmyeon, dwaeji-gukbap (pork soup with rice), fresh sashimi and seafood, street-food stall dishes

Sights

Haeundae BeachJagalchi Market and BIFF SquareColorful streets of Gamcheon Culture VillageHaedong Yonggungsa Temple

Monthly average high / low temperatures

8°

-1°Jan

10°

1°Feb

14°

5°Mar

18°

10°Apr

22°

14°May

25°

18°Jun

28°

22°Jul

30°

24°Aug

27°

19°Sep

23°

14°Oct

17°

8°Nov

10°

1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: BUSAN · about 0.6 km from port · elevation difference about 65 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)111 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

₩590

Water 500 ml

₩5,000

Coffee

₩12,000

Inexpensive meal

₩5,000

Local beer

₩5,700

Big Mac

Prices in Busan. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

PUS

Nearest airport

30–40 min

Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Japan & AsiaSep–Nov 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Busan”, “Port of Busan” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Busan

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Shanghai

10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

Sources