Sights · 245 Gagwonsa-gil,
Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)
Visit info
- Hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Information
- +82-41-561-3545
- Parking
- Available
- Experiences
- Not available
About
Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.
Getting there
245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Details can change; check the official site before you go.