Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple
Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 81); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 21, weekend average 65; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Bomunsa Temple is located on Seongmodo Island in the Gangwondo Island district. The temple is on Sangbongsan Mountain, one of three mountains that make up the Samsan-myeon area. Like many temples in Korea, the foundation date is unknown but it is believed to have been founded in 635 during the reign of Silla Queen Seondeok. The temple faces out to the ocean, with the sound of waves reaching all the way to the main building.
The main courtyard is fragrant with the scent of an aromatic tree, designated Incheon Natural Monument No. 17. Beyond the tree is a gathering of Buddhist scuptures and a large grotto.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Address
- 44 Samsannam-ro 828beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
- Opening hours
- 09:00-18:00
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:58 · sunset 17:38
- Phone
- +82-32-933-8271
- Popularity
- Popular
Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2826 | 2923 | 3022 | 3181 | |||
| 11/173 | 219 | 320 | 420 | 519 | 625 | 743 |
| 874 | 919 | 1020 | 1121 | 1221 | 1321 | 1455 |
| 1576 | 1621 | 1719 | 1818 | 1920 | 2021 | 2153 |
| 2262 | 2320 | 2425 | 2521 | 2620 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 43 · Sat, Nov 14 55 · Sat, Nov 21 53 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 2 19 · Thu, Nov 5 19 · Wed, Nov 18 18 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 81 · Sun, Nov 8 74 · Sun, Nov 15 76 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 21 · weekends 65 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 20 · Tue 21 · Wed 21 · Thu 21 · Fri 22 · Sat 58 · Sun 71 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple?
- 09:00-18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 20) and Sunday the busiest (average 71). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
- What time should I visit Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 81; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Seongmodo Island Arboretum 0.6 km · Nature park
- Seokmodo Jayeonhyuyangrim 석모도 자연휴양림 1.3 km · Nature park
- Seukairaendeukaraban Rijoteu 스카이랜드카라반 리조트 1.8 km · Tourist complex
- Haemyeongsan 해명산 3.1 km · Mountain
- Samsanjeosuji 삼산저수지 3.6 km · River, sea & lake
- Jangguneomeohang 장구너머항 3.7 km · River, sea & lake
- Hwangcheongpogu 황청포구 3.9 km · River, sea & lake
- Seokmodo 석모도 4.1 km · River, sea & lake