Bulguksa(Seoul) 불국사(서울)
Bulguksa(Seoul): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 37); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Oct 30; weekday average 16, weekend average 32; the quietest day of the week is Friday; opening hours: 09:00–18:00 (KST); no on-site parking.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:00–18:00 (KST)
- Parking
- No on-site parking (use public transport or nearby lots)
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Popularity
- Popular
Bulguksa(Seoul): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2817 | 2917 | 3012 | 3137 | |||
| 11/136 | 212 | 312 | 412 | 513 | 612 | 727 |
| 828 | 912 | 1012 | 1112 | 1214 | 1313 | 1432 |
| 1530 | 1612 | 1712 | 1812 | 1913 | 2012 | 2132 |
| 2234 | 2353 | 2431 | 2526 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 27 · Sun, Nov 8 28 · Sun, Nov 15 30 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Fri, Oct 30 12 · Mon, Nov 2 12 · Tue, Nov 3 12 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 37 · Sun, Nov 1 36 · Mon, Nov 23 53 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 16 · weekends 32 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 22 · Tue 17 · Wed 16 · Thu 14 · Fri 12 · Sat 32 · Sun 32 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 4 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 13 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 8 km
- 2026 Namsan Yagan Teuraeking 「banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil」 2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」 On now Wed, Oct 21 – Sat, Nov 21 · 12 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Bulguksa(Seoul)?
- Bulguksa(Seoul) has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.
- What are the opening hours of Bulguksa(Seoul)?
- 09:00–18:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Bulguksa(Seoul) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Friday is the quietest day of the week (average 12) and Saturday the busiest (average 32). The single quietest day is Fri, Oct 30.
- What time should I visit Bulguksa(Seoul) 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 Bulguksa(Seoul) be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 37; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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