| Address | 245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do |
|---|---|
| Area | Chungnam |
| Type | Tourist attraction |
| Times | Open 24 hr |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Phone | +82-41-561-3545 |
| Website | http://www.gakwonsa.or.kr/ |
| Directions | Naver Map Kakao Map Google Maps Google Maps has no turn-by-turn directions in Korea. Why |
Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-27 16:37 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.