Seosan Buseoksa Temple
Seosan Buseoksa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 22); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; weekday average 10, weekend average 15; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Located on Dobisan Mountain in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, Buseoksa Temple was built by the Great Monk Uisang in 677, the 17th year of King Munmu of Silla, and was later rebuilt by Great Monk Muhak during the Joseon dynasty. The temple houses eight seated Buddha statues and attracts many visitors due to its magnificent surrounding scenery.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 243 Buseoksa-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:56 · sunset 17:40
- Phone
- +82-41-662-3824
- Popularity
- Popular
Seosan Buseoksa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2812 | 2912 | 3013 | 3122 | |||
| 11/114 | 29 | 310 | 410 | 510 | 610 | 714 |
| 813 | 99 | 109 | 1110 | 1210 | 1310 | 1414 |
| 1513 | 1610 | 1710 | 1810 | 1910 | 2010 | 2115 |
| 2214 | 2310 | 2410 | 2510 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 14 · Sun, Nov 8 13 · Sun, Nov 15 13 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 2 9 · Mon, Nov 9 9 · Tue, Nov 10 9 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 22 · Sun, Nov 1 14 · Sat, Nov 21 15 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 10 · weekends 15 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 10 · Tue 10 · Wed 10 · Thu 11 · Fri 11 · Sat 16 · Sun 14 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Seosan Buseoksa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- Which day is Seosan Buseoksa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 10) and Saturday the busiest (average 16). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
- What time should I visit Seosan Buseoksa 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 Seosan Buseoksa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 22; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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