Gapsa Temple
Gapsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 25; weekday average 42, weekend average 99; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: 05:30–20:00 (KST).
Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the early Baekje Period. The temple's beauty allowed it to escape destruction many times, but it was ultimately burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The current structures were built in 1604. Nearby attractions include Yongmunpokpo Falls, Sujeongbong Peak, and Cheonjinbotab Pagoda.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 567-3, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Opening hours
- 05:30–20:00 (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available (Paid parking lot)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:37
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
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• For more info: +82-41-857-8981 - Popularity
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Gapsa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2843 | 2939 | 3041 | 3199 | |||
| 11/1100 | 253 | 356 | 453 | 554 | 649 | 7100 |
| 8100 | 949 | 1051 | 1151 | 1249 | 1349 | 14100 |
| 15100 | 1633 | 1735 | 1833 | 1933 | 2033 | 2195 |
| 2296 | 2328 | 2430 | 2527 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 23 28 · Tue, Nov 24 30 · Wed, Nov 25 27 |
| Busiest days | Sun, Nov 1 100 · Sat, Nov 7 100 · Sun, Nov 8 100 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 42 · weekends 99 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 41 · Tue 43 · Wed 41 · Thu 44 · Fri 43 · Sat 99 · Sun 99 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gapsa Temple?
- Yes (Available (Paid parking lot)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gapsa Temple?
- 05:30–20:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gapsa Temple least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 41) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 25.
- What time should I visit Gapsa Temple to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (05:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Gapsa Temple be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Gongju Gapsa Cheoldanggan 공주 갑사 철당간 0.2 km · Temple & religious site
- Gapsagyegok Valley 0.7 km · Mountain
- Jungjangrinongchoncheheomhyuyangmaeul 중장리농촌체험휴양마을 2.1 km · Farm & fishing village experience
- Sukmojeon 숙모전 3.0 km · Historic site
- Donghaksa(Gongju) 동학사(공주) 3.2 km · Temple & religious site
- Donghaksagyegok Valley 3.3 km · Mountain
- Gongju Gyeryongsan Jungakdan 공주 계룡산 중악단 3.3 km · Temple & religious site
- Sinwonsa 신원사 3.3 km · Temple & religious site