Geumsan Boseoksa Temple
Geumsan Boseoksa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 36); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 24, weekend average 44; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: Open all day (KST); parking: 20 spaces.
Located on the southeastern slope of Jinaksan Mountain (732 meters), about six kilometers away from Geumsan-eup, Boseoksa Temple was founded by the great Buddhist monk Jogu Daesa in 866 (12th year of King Heongang) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s name Boseoksa (boseok meaning jewelry) comes from the statue of Buddha in the temple that was cast from gold found in the mountain facing the temple.
The temple is comprised of Daeungjeon Hall, Euiseongak Shrine and Sansingak Shrine. Close to the temple grounds are 12 stunning waterfalls. Visitors can also see a 1,100 year-old ginkgo tree or take a pleasant stroll along a 300-meter long fir tree road.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 30, Boseoksa 1-gil, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:51 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-753-1523 - Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Geumsan Boseoksa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2824 | 2924 | 3024 | 3136 | |||
| 11/183 | 224 | 323 | 425 | 523 | 624 | 726 |
| 834 | 923 | 1026 | 1123 | 1225 | 1324 | 1445 |
| 1563 | 1621 | 1724 | 1819 | 1921 | 2021 | 2128 |
| 2239 | 2322 | 2430 | 2524 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 26 · Sun, Nov 8 34 · Sat, Nov 21 28 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 16 21 · Wed, Nov 18 19 · Thu, Nov 19 21 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 83 · Sat, Nov 14 45 · Sun, Nov 15 63 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 24 · weekends 44 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 23 · Tue 26 · Wed 23 · Thu 23 · Fri 23 · Sat 34 · Sun 55 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Geumsan Boseoksa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Geumsan Boseoksa Temple?
- Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Geumsan Boseoksa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Sunday the busiest (average 55). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
- What time should I visit Geumsan Boseoksa 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 Geumsan Boseoksa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 36; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Uibyeongseungjangbi 의병승장비 0.2 km · Historic relic
- Jinaksan 진악산 1.5 km · Mountain
- Gaesamteo·Gaesamgak 개삼터·개삼각 2.3 km · Historic site
- Taeyeongminsokbakmulgwan 태영민속박물관 3.5 km · Museum & gallery
- Sibipokpo Falls 4.3 km · Mountain