Gakwonsa Temple
About
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.
Location
245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (31066)
Operating Hours
Open 24 hr
Rest Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Admission
Free
Parking
Available
Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages
Inquiries
+82-41-561-3545
Website
www.gakwonsa.or.krExperience
Not available
Admission Fees
Free
Available Facilities
Bronze Seated Amitabha Buddha, Gaesan Memorial Hall