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Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

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Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul)

Gilsangsa is a Korean Buddhist temple in Seoul's Seongbuk-dong, with a unique history — the property was originally a famous high-end traditional Korean restaurant during the colonial and post-war periods, donated to the Buddhist community by its owner Kim Yeong-han in 1995 to become a temple. The temple has traditional Korean Buddhist architecture, prayer halls, and a quiet hillside-neighborhood setting. For travelers based in Seoul and serious about Korean Buddhism with an unusual modern-history backstory, Gilsangsa is one of the cleaner specialty single picks.

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Why go

Gilsangsa is a Korean Buddhist temple in Seoul's Seongbuk-dong, with a unique history — the property was originally a famous high-end traditional Korean restaurant during the colonial and post-war periods, donated to the Buddhist community by its owner Kim Yeong-han in 1995 to become a temple. The temple has traditional Korean Buddhist architecture, prayer halls, and a quiet hillside-neighborhood setting. For travelers based in Seoul and serious about Korean Buddhism with an unusual modern-history backstory, Gilsangsa is one of the cleaner specialty single picks.

Quick highlights

  • Buddhist temple in Seongbuk-dong Seoul
  • Former famous Korean restaurant
  • Donated to Buddhist community in 1995
  • Hillside neighborhood setting
  • Pairs with Seongbuk cultural circuit

Visitor services

Restrooms: Available These service details come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change — confirm restrooms, interpretation, and reservation requirements on the official channel before you visit.

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FAQ

Where is Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) located?

68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

What are Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul)'s opening hours?

Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 Hours come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change by season or holiday — check the official channel before you visit.