Is there parking at Goseong Hwaamsa Temple?

Yes (Available Charge(4,000won)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Goseong Hwaamsa Temple?

Open 24 hours. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Goseong Hwaamsa Temple least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 87). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.

What time should I visit Goseong Hwaamsa Temple to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Goseong Hwaamsa Temple be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 93; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Goseong Hwaamsa Temple

Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do · Temple & religious site

Goseong Hwaamsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 93); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 33, weekend average 86; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.

Hwaamsa Temple was built during the Silla period, and then repaired many times throughout history, with the temple even moving locations to where it is now in 1864. The current structures were built in 1991 for the World Jamboree. The temple name also changed throughout history, with the current name being given in 1912. The temple is located in a pristine natural environment, and is home to a traditional tea house, making it a great place to relax and feel at peace.

◎ Travel Information to Discover Hallyu’s Charm - Variety Show "Summer Vacation"

Hwaamsa Temple is where actors Jung Yu-mi and Choi Woo-shik participated in a Templestay program on tvN's variety show "Summer Vacation." The two enjoyed a healing retreat through various temple activities, such as morning prayers and tea talks with Buddhist monks, finding peace of mind away from their daily routines. This tranquil temple is recommended as a special destination to rest your body and mind in nature’s embrace.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type: Temple & religious site
Area: Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Address: 100 Hwaamsa-gil, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Parking: Available
Charge(4,000won)
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:29
Phone: +82-33-633-1525
Popularity: Popular

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Goseong Hwaamsa 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
			10/2844	2949	3057	3193
11/165	238	322	430	533	638	793
888	936	1033	1137	1231	1332	1484
1591	1628	1729	1830	1927	2026	2178
2292	2328	2426	2523

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 65 · Sat, Nov 21 78
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 3 22 · Fri, Nov 20 26 · Wed, Nov 25 23
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 93 · Sat, Nov 7 93 · Sun, Nov 22 92
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 33 · weekends 86
Average by day of week	Mon 33 · Tue 28 · Wed 33 · Thu 35 · Fri 38 · Sat 87 · Sun 84 (bold = quietest day)

FAQ

Is there parking at Goseong Hwaamsa Temple?: Yes (Available Charge(4,000won)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Goseong Hwaamsa Temple?: Open 24 hours. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Goseong Hwaamsa Temple least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 87). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
What time should I visit Goseong Hwaamsa Temple to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Goseong Hwaamsa Temple be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 93; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

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Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).