Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))
History · 55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Jonggak (Line 1) · straight-line 423m
- Anguk (Line 3) · straight-line 438m
- Bus stop 안국동사거리 · straight-line 113m
- Bus stop 조계사 · straight-line 118m
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
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- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (Limited parking space; use of public transportation recommended)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2024-10-25 · Collected: Not provided
As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result. Jogyesa Temple plays an important role in Korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. Jogyesa Temple’s Dharma Hall serves as the main venue for several Buddhist events, holding rituals, lectures, ceremonies, and other events all year long. The annual lantern festival in celebration of Buddha's birthday also takes place at this temple.
In the area
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI