Jogyesa Temple

History · Culture Jongno (종로) Jonggak · Exit 2 5 min walk

Free always

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Admission Free always

Hours Not listed Check on Google

Best time May, for the lanterns

The head temple of Korean Zen Buddhism, lanterns strung over a downtown courtyard.

The head temple of the Jogye Order, Korea's main Zen Buddhist school, tucked behind Insadong.
The courtyard's lantern displays peak around Buddha's Birthday in May.
A 500-year-old white pine and the painted eaves of the main hall are the photo spots.
Free, central, and a five-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung.