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Incheon

Incheon · South Korea · 37.46, 126.71

A port city serving as Seoul's western gateway. With a history dating back to the opening of its port in 1883, highlights include its lively Chinatown, streetscapes from the port-opening era, and the modern Songdo International City. A convenient port for sightseeing in Seoul.

Port highlights

A large city of about 3 million
Population
A temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with a rainy season, while winters are cold and dry.
Climate
Korean (English is also partly understood in tourist areas)
Language
South Korean won (KRW).
Currency
April to June and September to October (comfortable, with spring flowers and autumn leaves)
Best time to visit
Local food

Jajangmyeon (black soybean paste noodles), seafood dishes, and Korean-style Chinese food

Sights
Incheon Chinatown and Open Port historic districtSongdo Central ParkWolmi Island (Wolmido) seasideShort trip into Seoul (about 1 hour)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
2°
-5°Jan
5°
-3°Feb
10°
2°Mar
16°
8°Apr
22°
13°May
26°
18°Jun
28°
22°Jul
29°
23°Aug
26°
18°Sep
20°
11°Oct
12°
4°Nov
5°
-3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: INCHEON · about 6.5 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 Incheon (Seoul). · 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

ICN
Nearest airport
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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 & AsiaJun 2027

3-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Incheon to Keelung (Taipei)

MSC Bellissima/ MSC Cruises
Incheon›Keelung (Taipei)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
3 nightsOne way · No ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
Japan & AsiaJun 2027

4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi) to Incheon

MSC Bellissima/ MSC Cruises
Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)›Kagoshima›Incheon
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
4 nightsOne way · 1 port of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Incheon” (CC BY-SA 4.0)