Bongguksa(Seoul) 봉국사(서울)
Bongguksa(Seoul): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 82); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 35, weekend average 49; the quietest day of the week is Monday; opening hours: 09:00–18:00 (KST).
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:00–18:00 (KST)
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 18 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Popularity
- Popular
Bongguksa(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2865 | 2949 | 3046 | 3182 | |||
| 11/134 | 228 | 324 | 426 | 535 | 633 | 756 |
| 835 | 924 | 1030 | 1129 | 1235 | 1340 | 1460 |
| 1534 | 1627 | 1731 | 1843 | 1934 | 2032 | 2157 |
| 2237 | 2332 | 2440 | 2538 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 34 · Sun, Nov 8 35 · Sun, Nov 15 34 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 24 · Wed, Nov 4 26 · Mon, Nov 9 24 |
| Busiest days | Wed, Oct 28 65 · Sat, Oct 31 82 · Sat, Nov 14 60 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 35 · weekends 49 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 28 · Tue 31 · Wed 40 · Thu 38 · Fri 38 · Sat 64 · Sun 35 (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 · 15 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 7 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 3 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 12 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Bongguksa(Seoul)?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Bongguksa(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 Bongguksa(Seoul) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 28) and Saturday the busiest (average 64). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
- What time should I visit Bongguksa(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 Bongguksa(Seoul) be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 82; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Jeongreungsijang 정릉시장 0.3 km · Traditional market
- DAISO Jeongneung Market Branch[Tax Refund Shop] 0.4 km
- Seongbukgurip Choemanrinmisulgwan 성북구립 최만린미술관 0.5 km · Museum & gallery
- Seoul Jeongreung(Sindeokhwanghu) 서울 정릉(신덕황후) [유네스코 세계유산] 0.6 km · Historic site
- Jeongreungarirangsijang 정릉아리랑시장 0.7 km · Traditional market
- Myeongwonbakmulgwan 명원박물관 0.8 km · Museum & gallery
- Gyeongguksa(Seoul) 경국사(서울) 0.8 km · Temple & religious site
- Jeokjosa(Seoul) 적조사(서울) 0.9 km · Temple & religious site