Magoksa Temple
마곡사
One of the UNESCO-listed 'Mountain Monasteries of Korea,' with a stream dividing the temple into north and south halves; its spring scenery is especially famous.
Magoksa Temple was founded in the Silla period and was inscribed in 2018 as part of the World Heritage site 'Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.' The temple is divided into northern and southern sections by the Taehwa River. After crossing the bridge, you see the Daegwangbo-jeon Hall, the Daeung-bojeon Hall and a five-story stone pagoda with Tibetan-style features. The saying 'Magok in spring, Gapsa in autumn' refers to its beautiful spring scenery, and nearby is the meditation path of Baekbeom Kim Gu. The temple also offers temple-stay accommodation. 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
- Gongju Hanok Village
- Gongju National Museum
- Royal Tombs of King Muryeong (Songsan-ri)
- Gongsanseong Fortress
- Gongju Old Downtown & Jungdong Cathedral
- Gapsa Temple
- Baekje Cultural Land
- Busosanseong Fortress & Nakhwaam Rock