Jingwansa Temple (Seoul) [진관사(서울)]

Jingwansa Temple (Seoul) [진관사(서울)]

- Homepage
jinkwansa.org (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-359-8410

Jingwansa Temple is one of the four Buddhist temples that surround Seoul. It was known as the center of Buddhism and academics. Jingwansa Temple is home to a variety of buildings, such as Daeungjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, and Nahanjeon Hall, all surrounded by the beautiful nature of Bukhansan Mountain. In fact, the temple complex is a popular fall destination for its fall colors. Visitors can also visit the nearby Eunpyeong Hanok Village.

- Address : (Jingwansa Temple), 73, Jingwan-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Experience Guide
[Temple Stay Program]
Relaxion type (meditation) (Adults or family are eligible for application)
Buddhist culture experience type (For adults)
Group type (For adults or students)
* Temple Stay for children
-Term: Summer/Winter vacation, during the period of special program
-Subject: Elementary school students (grade 1 to 6 years)
* Temple Stay for youths
-Term: Summer/Winter vacation, during the period of special program
-Subject: Middle/High school students

- Information and Guides
+82-2-359-8410

- Parking
Available

- Day Off
N/A (open all year round)



- Interpretation Services Offered
Not Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jingwansaggyegok Valley (진관사 계곡)

- Homepage
www.bukhan.knps.or.kr

Jingwansaggyegok Valley is a 1km-long stream located within the Bukhansan National Park, with clear water always flowing. Surrounded by deep forests, it offers refreshing shade and clean air. The valley features various shaped rocks and waterfalls, creating a beautiful scenery. In particular, it's a great spot for water activities with the cool shade and refreshing stream during the summer, and the autumn leaves make it stunning in the fall. Its accessibility from downtown Seoul adds to its appeal.

⊙ Iriru Boutique hanok guest house [Korea Quality]이리루 한옥부틱게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증]

- Tel
+82-504-0904-2606

Iriru is a boutique hanok guest house in Eunpyeong Hanok Village, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. It’s a space where sustainable materials such as red clay, white clay and hemp, plus traditional construction methods - wood build and joinery - combine to make a comfortable and healthy living space. Guestrooms range from two-person up to six-person rooms, and guests can soak themselves in wooden hinoki bathtubs. An experience program is offered, including meditation and a tea ceremony.

⊙ Eungjung Hanok[Korea Quality] / 응정헌 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Homepage
https://blog.naver.com/pobe0128

- Tel
+82-10-5751-3270

Eungjung Hanok is a hanok accommodation located in Seoul's Eunpyeong Hanok Village overlooking Bukhansan Mountain. Due to its particularly beautiful structure that is outstanding among other houses in Eunpyeong Hanok Village, the guesthouse was introduced in a number of TV drama series, advertisements, and entertainment shows. You can actually feel the graceful atmosphere portrayed on the TV screens in person, which makes it a great place to stay for a night.
Eungjung Hanok only accepts one team of guests at a time. The residential space of the host and the guest space are separated. Daecheongmaru on the first floor is a place where you can enjoy the true beauty of hanok architecture. Interior accessories with exotic designs strangely form a harmony with the house. A secret terrace next to the daecheongmaru makes one pick up the camera. It is truly the best photo spot in Eungjung Hanok. A dining room where the breakfast is served as well as a guest bathroom are on the first floor. No cooking inside The guest room is located on the second floor. When up walk up the stairs to the second floor, you can see socheongmaru, which works as a small living room. A numaru (attic) is placed on the best spot to enjoy the open view of Bukhansan Mountain and Eunpyeong Hanok Village. If you want to surround yourself in the landscape rather than enjoying the view from the ground, you can go to the terrace. The outdoor terrace has recently been renovated. Eungjung Hanok serves oven-baked bagel sandwich, pumpkin soup, seasonal fruits, yogurt, and warm coffee for breakfast.
There many things to visit around the guesthouse including nine different trails of Bukhansan Mountain, which are five minutes away from the guesthouse, and Jingwansa Temple, which is 10 minutes away on foot. Hanok-style restaurants and tea houses inside Eunpyeong Hanok Village, and Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum are also worth visiting.
응정헌은 하루 단 한 팀의 숙박만 받고 있다. 주인장이 머무는 공간과 게스트가 사용하는 공간은 겹치지 않도록 분리돼 있다. 1층의 대청마루는 한옥의 매력을 오롯이 느껴볼 수 있는 공간이다. 이국적인 인테리어 소품이 묘하게 조화를 이루고 있는데, 대청 옆 창가로 난 비밀스러운 테라스는 카메라를 절로 들게 만든다. 응정헌의 베스트 포토 스팟이다. 게스트용 화장실과 조식이 제공되는 다이닝룸도 1층에 있다. 별도로 취사는 불가하다. 객실은 2층에 위치하는데, 계단으로 2층에 오르면 작은 거실 개념의 소청마루가 아늑하다. 북한산과 한옥마을의 탁 트인 경치를 감상하기 가장 좋은 자리에 누마루를 내었다. 좌탁에 앉아 바라다보다 경치 속으로 풍덩 뛰어들고 싶다면 테라스로 나가면 된다. 최근 야외 테라스 공사를 마쳤다. 아침 식사로는 오븐 베이글샌드위치와 호박죽, 제철과일, 요거트, 커피가 따뜻하게 제공된다.
걸어서 5분 거리에 북한산둘레길 9코스 마실길과, 10분 거리에 진관사가 있어 볼거리가 풍부하다. 은평한옥마을 안에 있는 한옥형 식당과 찻집, 은평역사한옥박물관 등도 함께 둘러볼 만하다.

⊙ Deokseonjae [Korea Quality]덕선재[한국관광 품질인증]

- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/hanok__life/?__coig_restricted=1

- Tel
+82-507-1379-0097

Deokseonjae is a hanok stay in Eunpyeong Hanok Village at the foot of Samgaksan Mountain in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. The skyline of Bukhansan Mountain and the architectural line of hanok are in harmony. From the hanok’s upper floor, guests will find spectacular, panoramic views of Bukhansan Mountain and its Eco Park. The second floor guestrooms consist of a living room, sleeping room and a bathroom, while the first floor is shared with the owner's family. A welcome snack and breakfast are provided.

⊙ GLOBAL STAY[Korea Quality] / 글로벌스테이[한국관광 품질인증]

- Tel
+82-2-383-7377


'Global Stay is a BNB-style guesthouse. The first thing that will catch your eye is the terrace designed to suit the season. It’s the pride and joy of the guesthouse owner, a Certified Table Coordinator who acquired a license in Japan. He developed the hobby during his frequent visits to Japan and Europe. He designed the terrace himself so that his guests can have a pleasant experience in color therapy during their stay. He even changes the decorations in the guestroom if the same guest stays there for more than two days. He also serves hotel-style breakfast and snacks. As a former Japanese instructor, he serves as a tour guide and a Korean instructor for Japanese tourists as well. He wants to turn his guesthouse into something more than just a place to lodge, so he does everything in his power to make sure his guests have a comfortable stay. No wonder, he has many repeat customers.

⊙ Savina Museum of Contemporary Art (사비나 미술관)

- Homepage
www.savinamuseum.com

- Tel
+82-2-736-4371

The Savina Museum provides visitors with fresh and exciting pieces that reflect the diverse and dynamic aspects of Korean modern art. Museum organizers actively focus on developing the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and art collections, continually working to transform the museum into a living, breathing center of arts. The museum not only supports the development of artists from a more traditional list of fields like painting, sculpture, photography and media arts, but also introduces exhibits highlighting new trends in the art world.

⊙ Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

- Homepage
www.geumsunsa.or
www.templestay.com

- Tel
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.



After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.



Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto