Gaeunsa, Seoul

Name: Gaeunsa
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#196 among attractions in Seoul

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Gaeunsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1396 it is located at 15 Anam 5-dong in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city. ()

Local name: 개운사 Coordinates: 37°35'25"N, 127°1'41"E

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성북구 (안암동)Seoul South Korea

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Gaeunsa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Naksan, Fortress Wall of Seoul, Dongmyo, Gyeongdong Market.

1.3 miSW
Park
Naksan, Seoul
34 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, lies Naksan Park, an urban haven that offers a serene escape from the city's frenetic pace. This park, known for its scenic beauty and historical significance, is a cherished green space in the heart of the...
1.6 miSW
City wall, History museum, Museum
Fortress Wall of Seoul, Seoul
41 min walk • The Fortress Wall of Seoul, or literally the Seoul City Wall is a series of walls made of stone, wood and other materials, built to protect the city of Seoul against invaders. The wall was first built in 1396 to defend and show the boundaries of the city, surrounding Hanyang in the Joseon Dynasty. At that time, it was called Hansung.
1.3 miSW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
34 min walk • Dongmyo is a shrine in metropolitan Seoul built in honour of the 3rd century Chinese military commander, Guan Yu. The Joseon government embarked on construction in 1599 and completed the work in 1601. The Wanli Emperor of Ming provided funds for construction of the shrine, along with a plaque with his own calligraphy.
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Market
Gyeongdong Market, Seoul
21 min walk • Gyeongdong Market or Kyungdong Market, located in Dongdaemun District, Seoul, is one of the largest herbal medicine and ginseng markets of South Korea.
~1750 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Korea University Museum, Seoul
9 min walk • Korea University Museum, commonly called The University Museum, is a history, archaeology, and art museum that is part of the Korea University in Seoul, South...
1.4 miSW
Museum
Seoul City Wall Museum, Seoul
37 min walk • The Seoul City Wall Museum is a museum in Jongno-5.6 ga Subdistrict, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
1.1 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
29 min walk • Myogaksa Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the heart of downtown Seoul, South Korea, in the Jongro District, nestled on the east side of Naksan Mountain. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism.
1.5 miSW
Neighbourhood, Street art, Village
Ihwa Mural Village, Seoul
39 min walk • Ihwa Mural Village, is an area of Ihwa-dong, Seoul near Naksan Park that was revitalized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's public art "Ihwa-dong Naksan Project" in 2006, with paintings and installation art of about 70 artists.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Anam-dong, Seoul
13 min walk • Anam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Science museum
The Museum of Medicine, Seoul
21 min walk • The Museum of Medicine is a medical museum in Seoul, South Korea.
~1490 ftE
Universities and schools
Korea University, Seoul
8 min walk • Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As one of the SKY universities, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gaeunsa?

Nearby attractions include Korea University, Seoul (8 min walk), Korea University Museum, Seoul (9 min walk), Sungshin Women's University, Seoul (10 min walk), Jongam-dong, Seoul (10 min walk).

How to get to Gaeunsa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gaeunsa:

Metro

안암 • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)
Korea Univ. • Lines: 6 (12 min walk)

Bus

Donam Crossroad Sungshin Women's University Entrance • Lines: 106 (16 min walk)
Miari Hill • Lines: 106 (18 min walk)

Light rail

Sungshin Women's University • Lines: W (17 min walk)
Sinseol-dong • Lines: W (26 min walk)

Train

Changsin (26 min walk)
Wolgok (28 min walk)