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Address

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 강북구 화계사길 117 (수유동)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-22-902-2663, 903-3361

Homepage

hwagyesa.org (Korean, English)

• Information
  Introduction
  Hwagyesa Temple, which falls under the Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism, is located at the foot of Mt. Samgaksan in Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. Although it is located in the city of Seoul, the beautiful surrounding mountains and landscapes create a serene atmosphere to escape urban life.
  
  It was built in 1522 AD (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. In 1866 (the third year of the reign of King Gojong), it was rebuilt through financial support from his royal elders.
  
  The temple was built in an early architectural style and has Daeungjeon, a main sanctuary (Tangible Cultural Asset No. 65), Myeongbujeon shrine, Samseonggak pavilion, Cheonbulobaekseongjeon shrine, a temple bell pavilion, Bohwaru tower, and Hakseoru tower.
  
  A small water spring, named Oktakcheon and located in the valley (Hwagyegol) beside Hwagyesa Temple, is famous for supernatural healing powers of skin and stomach diseases. The legend says this spring was formed from crows pecking away at the rocks.
  
  Closed
  N/A (open all year round)
  
  Activity Information
  [Temple Stay]
  Buddhist service, meditation, forest walking, 108 Bows, Tea Ceremony, Chanting, etc. ※ Inquiries: Temple stay administration office +82-2-900-4326
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  Not available
  
  
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Suyu Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 3.
  - Transfer to Bus 2 and get off at Hansin Univ. Bus Stop (한신대학교).
  - Hwagyesa Temple is about 580m away from the bus stop.
  
  [Bus]
  Take Bus 104, 109 or 144 to Suyu 1 dong office (수유1동 사무소).
  
  Or,
  
  Take Bus 101, 151, 152, 410 or 1165 to Hansin Univ. (한신대학교).