Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))
History · 117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Hwagye (우이신설선) · straight-line 915m
- Samyang (우이신설선) · straight-line 1.1km
- Bus stop 기도원입구 · straight-line 489m
- Bus stop 형제슈퍼 · straight-line 500m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Not provided
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2021-11-02 · Collected: Not provided
Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun. The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.
In the area
Buddhism 2 of 7 attractions in Gangbuk-gu
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI