Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)

  • Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)
  • Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)
  • Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)
  • Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)
  • Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)

Explanation

Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.


Inquiry

+82-41-561-3545


Homepage

www.gakwonsa.or.kr


Information Use

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Experience Guide : Not available

Contact and Information : +82-41-561-3545

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : Open 24 hr


More information

Admission Fees
Free

Available Facilities
Bronze Seated Amitabha Buddha, Gaesan Memorial Hall

Location

245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do