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Jogyesa Temple was established in 1910 under the name Gakhwangsa by monks who aspired for the independence of Korean Buddhism and the restoration of the national capital. At the time, Gakhwangsa was the first temple to be situated within the four main gates of Seoul. In 1937, efforts began to relocate Gakhwangsa to its present site, now known as Jogyesa. Positioned in the heart of Jongno, Seoul, it is the only traditional temple in the city center, offering a place for visitors to rest. The temple grounds are open 24/7, welcoming locals and foreigners anytime. The temple hosts a temple stay program and the annual Lotus Lantern Festival.
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Latest 5 reviews of Jogyesa Temple
Nice temple
In Seoul there are so many temples and this is a good temple to reach when you're strolling in the area.
uzmelissa2026-06-21
Gorgeous temple and free
Free to wander around. I really enjoyed the beautiful colours of the papered overhang and was lucky to hear a monk chanting during a ceremony. Couldn’t go inside the main temple because of that but...
genibre692026-06-04
Worth a quick visit if passing
The temple is not particularly noteworthy from an architectural viewpoint and the surrounding area has little to offer but the large interior of the building is interesting and as we visited during...
T-SGlobetrotters2026-05-09
Seoul has many, many "real Buddhist" temples.
A lovely and joyful place, in the city center. Contrary to a previous reviewer, there are many "real Buddhist temples" in Seoul, from ancient and quiet neighborhood temples to Bonguensa, in Gangnam...
A H2026-01-16
Only real large Buddhist Temple in Seoul
This the only real Buddhist Temple in the city so worth a visit. Beautiful when we visited this week as lots of chrysanthemum displays and sculptures. Perhaps we wouldnt have rated it quite so highly...
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예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
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Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
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The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation) ※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)