Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage
Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 93); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 27, weekend average 88; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: 03:30–20:00 (KST).
Boriam Hermitage sits atop Geumsan Mountain (alt. 704 m). The mountain was once called Bogwangsan Mountain as it was home to Bogwangsa Temple, founded by Monk Wonhyo. The name Geumsan was bestowed upon the mountain by King Taejo after he founded the Joseon dynasty. Along with Bomunsa Temple in Ganghwado Island and Hongnyeonam Hermitage in Naksansa Temple, Boriam Hermitage is known as one of the most prestigious prayer spots in Korea.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Address
- 665, Boriam-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Opening hours
- 03:30–20:00 (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available (Bokggok Parking Lot 1 & 2)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:47 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-860-5800
Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2829 | 2928 | 3029 | 3193 | |||
| 11/191 | 250 | 315 | 422 | 526 | 629 | 793 |
| 872 | 927 | 1026 | 1126 | 1228 | 1336 | 1482 |
| 1584 | 1619 | 1722 | 1823 | 1928 | 2026 | 2195 |
| 2293 | 2328 | 2423 | 2525 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 8 72 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 15 · Wed, Nov 4 22 · Mon, Nov 16 19 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 93 · Sat, Nov 7 93 · Sat, Nov 21 95 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 27 · weekends 88 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 31 · Tue 22 · Wed 25 · Thu 28 · Fri 30 · Sat 91 · Sun 85 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage?
- Yes (Available (Bokggok Parking Lot 1 & 2)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage?
- 03:30–20:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 22) and Saturday the busiest (average 91). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
- What time should I visit Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (03:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 93; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Namhae Geumsan Bongsudae 남해 금산 봉수대 0.2 km · Historic site
- Geumsan(Namhae) 금산(남해) 0.7 km · Mountain
- Paradarangseu 파라다랑스 2.5 km · Nature
- Wind Trace Art Museum 2.9 km · Museum & gallery
- Gukripnamhaepyeonbaekjayeonhyuyangrim 국립남해편백자연휴양림 3.1 km · Nature park
- Dumomaeul 두모마을 3.2 km · Farm & fishing village experience
- Geumwangsa 금왕사 3.2 km · Temple & religious site
- Woncheonhang 원천항 3.4 km · River, sea & lake