Is there parking at Sammaksa Temple?

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

What are the opening hours of Sammaksa Temple?

Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Sammaksa Temple least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 20) and Saturday the busiest (average 93). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.

What time should I visit Sammaksa Temple to avoid the crowds?

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

Will Sammaksa Temple be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 94; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Sammaksa Temple

Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do · Temple & religious site

Sammaksa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 94); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 18; weekday average 21, weekend average 90; the quietest day of the week is Monday.

Sammaksa Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Samseongsan Mountain. Legend has it that the temple was established in 667 by Wonhyo, a Buddhist philosopher from the Silla era. Within the temple grounds are Cheonbuljeon Hall, Yukgwaneumjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, Manghaeru Pavilion, Chilbogak House, among others. The temple holds heritages like the Rock-carved Buddha Triad and the Fertility Stones. These artifacts, symbolizing the fusion of Buddhism and folk religion, highlights the ancient nature of the place.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Type: Temple & religious site
Area: Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Address: 478 Sammak-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do,
Opening hours: Open 24 hr
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Phone: +82-31-472-3101
Popularity: Popular

From my location: check the Noonchi Score now

Sammaksa 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
			10/2825	2925	3022	3194
11/190	220	321	420	520	620	791
889	920	1020	1120	1220	1320	1493
1586	1619	1719	1818	1919	2019	2194
2283	2321	2420	2521	2623

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 16 19 · Tue, Nov 17 19 · Wed, Nov 18 18
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 94 · Sat, Nov 14 93 · Sat, Nov 21 94
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 21 · weekends 90
Average by day of week	Mon 20 · Tue 20 · Wed 21 · Thu 21 · Fri 20 · Sat 93 · Sun 87 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Cheongbaekriui Jip, Oneureul Bichuda 청백리의 집, 오늘을 비추다 On now Sat, Sep 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 5 km
Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 km
2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 15 km
2026 Namsan Naiteu Peseutibeol 2026 남산 나이트 페스티벌 On now Fri, Oct 23 – Sat, Nov 14 · 14 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Sammaksa Temple?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Sammaksa Temple?: Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Sammaksa Temple least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 20) and Saturday the busiest (average 93). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 18.
What time should I visit Sammaksa Temple to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Sammaksa Temple be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 94; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Sammaksa Maaesamjonbul 삼막사 마애삼존불 0.0 km · Historic relic
Sammaksa Namnyeogeunseok 삼막사 남녀근석 0.0 km · Historic relic
Samseongsan(Anyang) 삼성산(안양) 0.3 km · Mountain
Yeomburam(Gyeonggi) 염불암(경기) 1.1 km · Temple & religious site
Sammaksagyegok 삼막사계곡 1.1 km · Mountain
Anyangsumogwon 안양수목원 1.7 km · Nature park
Anyangsa(Anyang) 안양사(안양) 1.8 km · Temple & religious site
Samseongsansanrimyokjang 삼성산산림욕장 1.9 km · Nature park

→ More quiet spots in Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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).