Mugaksa Temple
무각사
History · 230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Nearby stations and stops
- Uncheon (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 435m
- Sangmu (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 1.0km
- Bus stop 상무병원 · straight-line 162m
- Bus stop 5.18기념공원 · straight-line 274m
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
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (approx. 100 parking spaces)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-08-20 · Collected: Not provided
Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Gwangju, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.
In the area
Buddhism 1 of 7 attractions in Seo-gu
Similar places in other regions
- Chungju Seokjongsa Temple (석종사(충주)) · Chungcheongbuk-do
- Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] · Chungcheongnam-do
- Jingwansa Temple (Seoul) [진관사(서울)] · Seoul
- Gunsan Dongguksa Temple (동국사(군산)) · Jeonbuk-do
- Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울)) · Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI