Is there parking at Seoul Hwagyesa Temple?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Seoul Hwagyesa Temple?

08:00–18:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Seoul Hwagyesa Temple least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 31) and Sunday the busiest (average 64). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 20.

What time should I visit Seoul Hwagyesa Temple to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (08:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Seoul Hwagyesa Temple be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 62; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple

Gangbuk-gu, Seoul · Temple & religious site

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 62); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 20; weekday average 33, weekend average 61; the quietest day of the week is Thursday; opening hours: 08:00–18:00 (KST).

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.

The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Temple & religious site
Area: Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Address: 117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: 08:00–18:00 (KST)
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Phone: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-902-2663
Popularity: Popular

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Seoul Hwagyesa 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
			10/2837	2938	3040	3162
11/153	232	330	434	529	629	747
856	932	1028	1134	1230	1333	1455
1572	1630	1732	1834	1928	2027	2165
2275	2337	2442	2539

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 53 · Sat, Nov 7 47 · Sat, Nov 14 55
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 10 28 · Thu, Nov 19 28 · Fri, Nov 20 27
Busiest days	Sun, Nov 15 72 · Sat, Nov 21 65 · Sun, Nov 22 75
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 33 · weekends 61
Average by day of week	Mon 33 · Tue 33 · Wed 36 · Thu 31 · Fri 32 · Sat 57 · Sun 64 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 5 km
《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 6 km
Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 14 km
2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 8 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Seoul Hwagyesa Temple?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Seoul Hwagyesa Temple?: 08:00–18:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Seoul Hwagyesa Temple least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 31) and Sunday the busiest (average 64). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 20.
What time should I visit Seoul Hwagyesa Temple to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (08:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Seoul Hwagyesa Temple be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 62; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Bukhansan Gangbukkoseu [서울둘레길 20코스] 북한산 강북코스 0.2 km · Street & village
Bonwonjeongsa(Seoul) 본원정사(서울) 0.6 km · Temple & religious site
Gangbukmunhwawon 강북문화원 1.1 km · Hands-on learning
Naewonsa(Seoul) 내원사(서울) 1.2 km · Temple & religious site
Geunhyeondaesaginyeomgwan 근현대사기념관 1.3 km · Museum & gallery
DAISO Suyu Market Branch No.2[Tax Refund Shop] 1.4 km
Suyusijang 수유시장 1.4 km · Traditional market
Suyujungangsijang 수유중앙시장 1.5 km · Traditional market

→ More quiet spots in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).