Dogapsa Temple
Dogapsa Temple: opening hours: Open all day (KST).
Dogapsa Temple, built during the late Silla period, has a long history and various national treasures. Approximately 100 meters from Iljumun Gate of Dogapsa Temple is Haetalmun Gate (gate of emancipation), built in 1473 with a unique design that is also designated as a National Treasure. Near the gate is Treasure No. 1134, Wooden Child Manjusri and Samantabhadra of Dogapsa Temple. A five-story stone pagoda as well as Stone Seated Buddha (a Treasure) can also be seen at the temple. A large amount of the temple was burnt down during various wars, but the remaining stones show how large the temple once was.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Yeongam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
- Address
- 306, Dogapsa-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Opening hours
- Open all day (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 150 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:41
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-473-5122 - Popularity
- One of the most visited spots in the area
Festivals & events nearby
- Wolchulsan Gukhwachukje 월출산 국화축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 15 · 5 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Dogapsa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Dogapsa Temple?
- Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
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