Introduction
Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain, Mugaksa Temple in Gwangju is on a similar level with Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul as an urban Buddhist Temple. Inside the temple, visitors can enjoy cultural areas such as Book Cafe, Lotus Gallery, and traditional tea house, Sarangchae. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. Also, Mugaksa Temple has been hosting Treasure Island since 2009, a flea market that sells various recycled items donated and organized by religious groups and community organizations.
Address:
230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju[Google Map]
Closed:
N/A (Open all year round)
Homepage:
www.mugaksa.com (Korean only)
Templestay: mugaksa.templestay.com (Korean only)
How To Use
Parking Facilities:
About 100 parking spaces available
Transportation
[Bus]
From Central City Bus Terminal, take a bus to Gwangju Bus Terminal.
From Gwangcheon Terminal Bus Stop take bus No. 14 and get off at Sangmu Hospital Bus Stop.
Walk approx. 158 m to Mugaksa Temple.
Additional Info
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
Film Locations:
Lotus Book Cafe: Coffee, drinks, books and Buddhism related items
Admission Fees:
Free
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
Restrooms:
Available
Interpretation Services Offered:
Information in language of Sri Lanka available
tel: +82-62-383-0108
zipcode: 61965
expagerange: Open to visitors ages 8 & over
infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-383-0108
opendate: 1971
usetime: Open 24 hours
