Inwangsa Temple
인왕사 (서울
📍 16-1, Tongil-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Introduction
Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the mountain has many scenic spots with its distinctively cozy and tasteful atmosphere, and the northern area called Mugye-dong also offers beautiful scenery. Inwangsa Temple was established in the early Joseon period (1392-1910) to guard the national palace Gyeongbokbung. The temple is comprised of 11 shrines from five different Buddhist orders. The unique design of each shrine adds pleasure to hikers on their way up to Seonbawi, an unusual rock formation that is a site of many folk beliefs and shamanist rites.
Telephone
🗺 Location
16-1, Tongil-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
Restrooms
Available
Interpretation Services Offered
Not available
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-737-4434
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-737-4434
Closed
N/A (open all year round)
