Gapsa Temple
갑사
A Baekje-era temple on the western slope of Gyeryong Mountain, famed for its autumn colors, with a sophora-lined entrance and red-leaf trails.
Gapsa Temple is said to have been founded in the Baekje period on the western side of Gyeryongsan National Park. Together with Magoksa, it is known as 'Magok in spring, Gapsa in autumn.' The roughly two-kilometer shaded path from the parking lot to the temple is lined with old sophora trees and maples, and the autumn foliage is at its best here. Inside the temple are an iron flagpole support (a treasure) and the woodblocks of the Wolin Seokbo. From here, you can hike over to Donghaksa Temple, a one-way trip of about 4–5 hours. It is about 40 minutes by bus from downtown Gongju, and admission is about 3,000 won.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gyeryongsan National Park
- Gongju Old Downtown & Jungdong Cathedral
- Gongsanseong Fortress
- Royal Tombs of King Muryeong (Songsan-ri)
- Gongju National Museum
- Gongju Hanok Village
- Gwanchoksa Temple
- Buyeo Royal Tombs (Neungsan-ri)