Jogyesa Temple is located at 55, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Operating Hours: 24 hours Daeungjeon and Geungnakjeon 4: 00-21: 00
Parking Facility: (recommended use of public transport is limited parking space.) Available
Admission: free
toilets: available
Facilities for disabled:
Parking spaces, restrooms, elevator, wheelchair ramp (not available in the sanctum)
Direction
1. Subway Station Jonggak
Jonggak Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 2.
70m to go ahead, then cross the street.
100m to go again to get on the road to Jogyesa Temple.
2. Anguk Subway Station
Anguk Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
Go 50m forward, then cross the street in front of the Gallery Dongduk.
50m away again to get on the road to Jogyesa Temple.
3. Gwanghwamun Subway Station
Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit 2.
Go 150m forward to arrive at the road to the Temple Jogyesa between
YTN Parking Tower and Hana Bank.
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Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous because it is located within the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road to Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first thing you will notice in the temple are beautiful trees. Locust trees and trees in front Daeungjeon baeksong, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.
One locus tree as high as 26 meters, and in the summer, providing a large number of colors to enhance the mood of the temple. Baeksong tree designated as Natural Monument.
Jogyesa Temple was built in 1910 under the name Gakhwangsa. The name of the temple turned into Taegosa in 1938.
Jogyesa Temple is not as big a magnificent building but the architecture is captivating. From the outside it looks graceful temple. Some corners of the temple is decorated with colorful lanterns. The roof of the temple pictorial carvings typical Korean beautiful. Carvings predominantly green color with intricate ornaments and full of traditional values.
One locus tree as high as 26 meters, and in the summer, providing a large number of colors to enhance the mood of the temple. Baeksong tree designated as Natural Monument.
Jogyesa Temple was built in 1910 under the name Gakhwangsa. The name of the temple turned into Taegosa in 1938.
Jogyesa Temple is not as big a magnificent building but the architecture is captivating. From the outside it looks graceful temple. Some corners of the temple is decorated with colorful lanterns. The roof of the temple pictorial carvings typical Korean beautiful. Carvings predominantly green color with intricate ornaments and full of traditional values.
Temple Jogyesa not issue a solemn and traditional air of the other temples located deep in the mountains, or offer the seasonal scenery of the mountains and the sea. But because it is located in the city center, convenient transportation and well connected to the surrounding area. It is good for the traveler on a tight schedule.
Stepped into Jogyesa we will find three large Buddha statue. Yellowish statue that is the main attraction of the temple. In front of hundreds of Buddhists pray and perform religious rites with solemn. The temple is opened wide opportunities for tourists to visit it. From 4 am to midnight you can come and see up close the beauty Jogyesa. Meanwhile, the main hall Jogyesa opened 24 hours so as to allow everyone both locals and foreigners alike can watch the ceremony and the ongoing activities of the temple.
All the way around the Temple Jogyesa many Buddhist specialty shops, selling such things as prayer beads, Buddhist writings, incense, as well as souvenirs such as dolls and key chains. If you are interested in Buddhism, these stores may be worth looking around.
All the way around the Temple Jogyesa many Buddhist specialty shops, selling such things as prayer beads, Buddhist writings, incense, as well as souvenirs such as dolls and key chains. If you are interested in Buddhism, these stores may be worth looking around.
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