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• Information
  Introduction
  As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.
  
  Jogyesa Temple plays an important role in Korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. Jogyesa Temple’s Dharma Hall serves as the main venue for several Buddhist events, holding rituals, lectures, ceremonies, and other events all year long. The annual lantern festival in celebration of Buddha's birthday also takes place at this temple.
  
  Current Status
  [Lacebark Pine of Jogyesa Temple] Natural Monument (Designated on December 7, 1962)
  [Daeungjeon Hall of Jogyesa Temple] Seoul Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Heritage (Designated on September 10, 2000)
  [Seated Buddha of Jogyesa Temple] Seoul Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Heritage (Designated on July 15, 2000)
  [Seokgabuldo of Jogyesa Temple] Seoul Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Heritage (Designated on July 15, 2000)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Limited parking space. Use of public transportation recommended)
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  [Inside Jogyesa Temple]
  - 1,000 won for every 10 min
  * Discount coupon for Jogyesa followers: 1,000 won for 1 hr (up to 3 hrs, after 3 hrs 1,000 won for every 10 min)
  [Paid parking lot near Jogyesa Temple]
  Seoinsa Madang Public Parking Lot: 800 won for every 10 min
  Jogyejong Chongmuwon Parking Lot: 3,000 won for one hour (1,500 won for additional 30 min after)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Templestay Information Center (템플스테이 홍보관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Templestay Information Center offers various information and services regarding templestays and temple meals for domestic and international visitors. The center...

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    Insa-dong PR Center (인사동홍보관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Others
    Insa-dong PR Center opened in 2006 with the goal of providing accessible education for both domestic and international visitors to understand Korean traditions ...

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    National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History opened on December 26, 2012, and showcases Korea's modern history, from the opening of Incheon Port to curren...

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    Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Industrial Tours
    Museum Kimchikan is a unique museum dedicated to kimchi and kimjang, the process of making kimchi which was designated as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of...

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    Ssamzigil (쌈지길)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Others
    Ssamzigil, a shopping mall specializing in crafts that opened on December 18, 2004, has been called the "New Insa-dong within Insa-dong." The many shops gathere...

• Accommodation

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    Sieunjae [Korea Quality] / 시은재 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Located in Gyeongun-dong, Jongno-gu at the very heart of Seoul, Sieunjae is a hanok with a longstanding tradition. It has three guestrooms including the anbang...

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    Hotel Crown Insadong (호텔 크라운-인사동)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel Crown is a premier hotel that was renovated in May 2002. The hotel is in close proximity to Jongno and Insa-dong, making it a convenient place to stay for...

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    Lotte Hotel Seoul (롯데호텔서울)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Lotte Hotel Seoul is a first class hotel located in the heart of Seoul, offering outstanding services to guests. The hotel is equipped with over 1,015 guestroom...

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    Dajayon hanok guest house [Korea Quality] / 다자연한옥스테이 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Dajayon Guest House is very conveniently located at the center of downtown Seoul. It’s within 2 minutes away from Jongno 3-ga Station on Subway Lines 1, 3, and...

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    Hostel Tommy (호스텔 토미)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Hostel Tommy is located in the Jongno district, right in the middle of Seoul. The location is within walking distance from some of the major tourist attractions...

• Restaurants

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    Busan Sikdang (부산식당)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Busan Sikdang has been operated in one location since 1976. They offer clean and plain soup and properly-cooked rice prepared upon the customers' arrival.

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    Busan Sikdang(부산식당)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a house where you can eat hot and spicy Daegutang (Codfish Soup). This restaurant's signature menu is codfish stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is locat...

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    Seolleneun Majung (설레는마중)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    It is a store that sells both traditional Korean desserts and coffee. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is rice cake.

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    Sanchon (산촌)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Vegetarian Restaurants
    Founded and opened by Monk Jeongsan, Sanchon is a vegan-friendly restaurant that mainly serves temple foods. The dishes found here are a results of Kim Yun...

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    Cheongjin Hwarogui (청진화로구이)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A store selling Korean beef and pork dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in ...

• Shopping

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    Korean Craft & Design Foundation Gallery Shop (KCDF 갤러리숍 공예정원)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    The Korean Craft & Design Foundation Gallery Shop displays and sells high-quality Korean handicrafts, stamped with the UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicrafts...

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    Gukje Embroidery - Insa-dong Branch (국제자수원 3호점 (인사동))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    Opened in 1979, Kukjae Embroidery specializes in embroidered crafts using traditional Korean patterns. Every product is delicately and elegantly crafted by mast...

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    Knife Gallery (나이프갤러리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    The only knife specialty museum in Korea, this Insa-dong gallery is home to over 6,000 knives from all over the world. They include traditional Korean and Japan...

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    Dolsilnai - Insa Branch (돌실나이 (인사점))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    To popularize hanbok, Dolsilnai offers modified hanbok suited for daily use. Focusing on simple elegance, Dolsilnai hanbok is known for all-cotton fabrics and p...

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    Korean Craft Hall (한국공예관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    The Korean Craft Hall, located in Insa-dong, displays and sells Korean crafts by artists in Cheongju. It presents over 100 different kinds of crafts including c...

• Transportation

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