Gwangju Wongaksa Temple (원각사(광주))
History · 197 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Nearby stations and stops
- Geumnamno 4(sa)-ga (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 133m
- Culture Center (Former Provincial office) (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 598m
- Bus stop 예술의거리입구 · straight-line 47m
- Bus stop 5.18민주화운동기록관 · straight-line 154m
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 (1,000 won for first 30 minutes / 500 won for each additional 10 minutes)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-08-20 · Collected: Not provided
Gwangju Wongaksa Temple, a branch temple of Suncheon Seonggwangsa Temple, is part of the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism in Gwangju. Bustling with visitors, the temple offers various events, cultural activities, and Buddhist ceremonies for visitors.
In the area
Buddhism 2 of 16 attractions in Dong-gu
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI