Is there parking at Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]?

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

What are the opening hours of Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]?

February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00June-August 09:00-18:30November-January 09:00-17:30* Last admission 1 hour before closing. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 65) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.

What time should I visit Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] 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.

Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]

Jongno-gu, Seoul · Historic site

Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; weekday average 77, weekend average 90; the quietest day of the week is Monday.

Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Historic site
Area: Jongno-gu, Seoul
Address: 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00June-August 09:00-18:30November-January 09:00-17:30* Last admission 1 hour before closing
Closed: Tuesdays (Closed the next business day if Tuesday is a holiday)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 11 lots within 500 m · about 1,474 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Phone: +82-2-765-0195
Popularity: Popular

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Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]: 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
			10/2887	2988	3090	3199
11/180	262	3Closed	476	583	685	7100
882	966	10Closed	1180	1285	1385	1498
1579	1664	17Closed	1878	1973	2069	2197
2284	2367	24Closed	2578

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 15 79
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 2 62 · Mon, Nov 9 66 · Mon, Nov 16 64
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 99 · Sat, Nov 7 100 · Sat, Nov 14 98
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 77 · weekends 90
Average by day of week	Mon 65 · Wed 80 · Thu 82 · Fri 82 · Sat 99 · Sun 81 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 1 km
Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 11 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]?: February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00June-August 09:00-18:30November-January 09:00-17:30* Last admission 1 hour before closing. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 65) and Saturday the busiest (average 99). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
What time should I visit Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] 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

Jongmyogwangjanggongwon 종묘광장공원 0.1 km · City park
Seosulla-gil Road 0.1 km · Street & village
Sewoon Plaza 0.2 km · Industrial tourism
Gwangjangsijang Hanbokmaejang 광장시장 한복매장 0.3 km · Traditional market
Daeangonggan Rupeu 대안공간 루프 0.3 km · Museum & gallery
Gwangjang Market 0.4 km · Traditional market
Daegaksa(Seoul) 대각사(서울) 0.4 km · Temple & religious site
Hanguksaekdongbakmulgwan 한국색동박물관 0.4 km · Museum & gallery

→ More quiet spots in Jongno-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).