Gakwonsa Temple
Gakwonsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 86); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; weekday average 32, weekend average 57; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- +82-41-561-3545
- Popularity
- Popular
Gakwonsa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2835 | 2933 | 3035 | 3186 | |||
| 11/150 | 231 | 334 | 431 | 532 | 632 | 749 |
| 849 | 932 | 1032 | 1133 | 1233 | 1333 | 1457 |
| 1556 | 1631 | 1731 | 1831 | 1933 | 2031 | 2154 |
| 2253 | 2333 | 2433 | 2532 | 2632 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 50 · Sat, Nov 7 49 · Sun, Nov 8 49 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 2 31 · Wed, Nov 4 31 · Mon, Nov 16 31 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 86 · Sat, Nov 14 57 · Sun, Nov 15 56 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 32 · weekends 57 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 32 · Tue 33 · Wed 32 · Thu 33 · Fri 33 · Sat 62 · Sun 52 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Danpungnamusupgil Hillingchukje 단풍나무숲길 힐링축제 On now Thu, Oct 15 – Sun, Nov 15 · 7 km
- 2026 Huimangdeurim Panmaejeon 2026 희망드림 판매전 Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8 · 6 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gakwonsa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gakwonsa Temple?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gakwonsa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 32) and Saturday the busiest (average 62). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
- What time should I visit Gakwonsa 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 Gakwonsa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 86; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Seongbulsa(Cheonan) 성불사(천안) 0.6 km · Temple & religious site
- Taejosan Gongwon 태조산 공원 1.3 km · City park
- Chungnamanjeoncheheomgwan 충남안전체험관 1.4 km · Experience
- Chungcheongnamdo Anjeoncheheomgwan 충청남도 안전체험관 1.4 km · Experience
- Taejosangongwon Mujangae Nanumgil 태조산공원 무장애 나눔길 1.6 km · Mountain
- Rigakmisulgwan 리각미술관 1.7 km · Museum & gallery
- Taejosan(Taejobong) 태조산(태조봉) 2.0 km · Mountain
- Gukripmanghyanguidongsan 국립망향의동산 2.0 km · Historic site
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