Is there parking at Naksansa Temple?

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

What are the opening hours of Naksansa Temple?

06:00–17:30 (visitors must exit the complex by 18:30). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Naksansa Temple least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 26) and Saturday the busiest (average 87). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.

What time should I visit Naksansa Temple to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (06:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Naksansa Temple be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 96; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Naksansa Temple

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

Naksansa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 96); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 31, weekend average 77; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.

This ancient temple was built in the 11th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla (671) by the Buddhist monk Uisang. Naksansa Temple is one of the foremost sights of Yangyang, and one of the most historic sites in the region. Along with Ganghwa’s Bomunsa Temple and Namhae’s Boriam Hermitage, it is said to be one of the three centers of the cult of Avalokitesvara in Korea. Its handsome view overlooking the East Sea has earned it a spot in the Eight Sights of Gwandong (eight famous sights in Yeongdong region of Gangwon-do), documented throughout the ages in many classic literature and poetry. Today’s Naksansa Temple is a product of many restorations and expansions, and has many examples of cultural heritage within its walls, including a 16 meter-tall statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. A mountain fire in 2005 resulted in the loss of 20 buildings, including the building that housed its bronze bell. The temple also operates templestay programs available through its website.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Temple & religious site
Area: Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Address: 100 Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Opening hours: 06:00–17:30 (visitors must exit the complex by 18:30)
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 2 lots within 500 m · about 73 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:29
Phone: Hongnyeonam Hermitage: +82-33-672-2475 / 2478
Templestay: +82-33-672-2417
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Naksansa 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
			10/2846	2947	3046	3196
11/164	231	326	425	536	632	797
865	925	1027	1126	1233	1330	1478
1569	1629	1725	1823	1928	2029	2175
2275	2328	2426	2530

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 64 · Sun, Nov 8 65 · Sun, Nov 15 69
Quietest days	Wed, Nov 4 25 · Mon, Nov 9 25 · Wed, Nov 18 23
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 96 · Sat, Nov 7 97 · Sat, Nov 14 78
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 31 · weekends 77
Average by day of week	Mon 28 · Tue 26 · Wed 30 · Thu 36 · Fri 34 · Sat 87 · Sun 68 (bold = quietest day)

FAQ

Is there parking at Naksansa Temple?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Naksansa Temple?: 06:00–17:30 (visitors must exit the complex by 18:30). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Naksansa Temple least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 26) and Saturday the busiest (average 87). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
What time should I visit Naksansa Temple to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (06:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Naksansa Temple be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 96; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Hongryeonam 홍련암 0.3 km · Temple & religious site
Uisangdae Pavilion 0.3 km · Historic site
Naksanhang 낙산항 0.5 km · River, sea & lake
Seorak Beach 0.7 km · River, sea & lake
Hujin Harbor 1.0 km · River, sea & lake
Naksan Beach 1.0 km · River, sea & lake
Naksandoripgongwon 낙산도립공원 1.0 km · Nature park
Dongmyeongseowon 동명서원 1.5 km · Historic site

→ More quiet spots in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

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).