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Address

95, Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 95 (대항면)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-54-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-429-1700~4, +82-54-429-1716

Homepage

www.jikjisa.or.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Jikjisa Temple (직지사), located at the foot of Mt. Hwangaksan in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was constructed in 418 (the 2nd year of King Nulji’s reign, Silla Kingdom). This temple is in perfect harmony with the nearby valley and pine forest. The foliage in fall is particularly breathtaking. It features Birojeon Hall (also known as ‘Cheonbuljeon Hall’), in which approximately 1,000 Buddha statues are enshrined, along with a thousand year old arrowroot. Iljumun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall (one of the most famous architectural structures of the Joseon Dynasty) and a 1.63m-tall Seated Stone Buddhist Statue (Treasures No. 319) from the Unified Silla Period, can also be found on the temple grounds.
  
  * Hwangaksan Mountain
  Mt. Hwangaksan (1,111m in elevation), located in the Sobaeksan Mountains, should be called ‘Hwanghaksan’ because of the many cranes that reside on this mountain. However, it is written as ‘Hwangaksan’ on the Jikjisa Temple tablet and in the Taengniji Records (택리지). This mountain is famous for its thick pine forests, pristine streams, beautiful fall foliage and splendid snowscapes.
  
  Telephone
  +82-54-429-1700~4, +82-54-429-1716
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Activity Information
  [Jikjisa Templestay]
  ※ For more details, please refer to homepage or make a phone-inquiry.
  
  Admission Fees
  Individuals - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children1,000 won
  Group - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Jikjisa Temple Stay (직지사 산사체험)

    Region : Gimcheon-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Traditional&Cultural Experiences/ Temple Stays
    Jikjisa, located in Hwangak Mountain, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, has a temple stay program which offers an opportunity for busy urbanites to ...

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    Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum (김천 세계도자기박물관)

    Region : Gimcheon-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Museums
    Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum (김천세계도자기박물관) is located at the entrance to Jikjisa Temple. Nearly 1,000 artifacts, including western porcelain and crystal donat...

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    Indong Fossil Museum (인동화석박물관)

    Region : Gimcheon-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Museums
    Indong Fossil Museum is one of the largest fossil museums in Asia. It first opened its doors on June 19, 2010. Exhibitions both in and outside of the main build...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Terminal, take bus to Gimcheon.
  - Get on the bus 11 or  111 to Jikjisa Temple at Gimcheon Station or Gimcheon Bus Terminal.
  
  [Train]
  From Seoul Station, take a train to Gimcheon Gumi Station.
  From Busan Station, take a train to Gimcheon Gumi Station.
  For more information, visit Korail www.letskorail.com