Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage]
Introduction
During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year, but was stopped during the Japanese colonial period. Now, it is annually reenacted on the first Sunday of May. Jongmyo Jaeryeak, the musical part of the ceremony, is produced by instruments, songs, and dances that originated over 500 years ago.
🗺 Location
✏ Details
Tour Course Information
[Course 1] (for 200 people or less)
Main gate - King Gongmin Shrine - Mangmyoru Pavilion - Hyangdaecheong - Jaegung Palace - Jeongjeon Hall - Yeongnyeongjeon Hall - Akgongcheong - Main gate
[Course 2] (for more than 200 people)
Main gate - Jaegung Palace - Jeongjeon Hall - Yeongnyeongjeon Hall - Akgongcheong - Hyangdaecheong - Mangmyoru Pavilion - King Gongmin Shrine - Main gate
Restrooms
Available
Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won
* Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 7-18)
* Free admission (ID required): Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older), visitors wearing hanbok
Available Facilities
Benches, public telephone, wheelchair & stroller rental
Interpretation Services Offered
[Guided Tours]
* English - 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
* Japanese - 09:00, 09:40, 10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:40, 15:40, 16:40 (Mar-Sep)
* Chinese - 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
* Reservation required via official website, except for Saturdays; up to 300 people per session
* Korean nationals may join a foreign language guided tour when accompanying international visitors.
* Guided tour in Japanese 16:40 session is only offered from March to September
🔎 Information
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-765-0195,
+82-2-2174-3636
[General Viewing] Saturdays & last Wednesday of each month
February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-18:30
November-January 09:00-17:30
* Last admission 1 hour before closing