Mugaksa Temple
🌐 무각사
📍 230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Introduction
Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, 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.
Homepage
tour.gwangju.go.kr
🗺 Location
230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
✏ Details
Hiking Course
[Walking trail] Around Mugaksa Temple and 5.18 Memorial Park (1.5 km)
Tour Course Information
Mugaksa Temple - 5.18 Park walking trail - 5.18 Park Exhibition Hall
Shopping Information
Lotus Book Cafe: Coffee, drinks, books and Buddhism related items
Admission Fees
Free
Restrooms
Available
Available Facilities
[Convenience facilities] Pavilion, observatory, walking trail, etc.
[Educational facilities] Templestay Meditation Center, Tea Ceremony Experience Room, lecture room
[Exercise facilities] Water playground, children playground, weight training facilities, etc.
Parking Fees
Free
Interpretation Services Offered
Information in language of Sri Lanka available
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-383-0108
Parking Facility
Available (approx. 100 parking spaces)
Age Limit
Open to visitors ages 8 & over
Opening Day
1971
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Hours
Open 24 hr
