Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.

Age Limit for Experience

Open to visitors ages 8 & over  

Opening Day

1971  

Opening Hours

Open 24 hr  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available (approx. 100 parking spaces)  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-383-0108  

Hiking Course

[Walking trail] Around Mugaksa Temple and 5.18 Memorial Park (1.5 km)

Tour Course Information

Mugaksa Temple - 5.18 Park walking trail - 5.18 Park Exhibition Hall

Shopping Information

Lotus Book Cafe: Coffee, drinks, books and Buddhism related items

Admission Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Available Facilities

[Convenience facilities] Pavilion, observatory, walking trail, etc.
[Educational facilities] Templestay Meditation Center, Tea Ceremony Experience Room, lecture room
[Exercise facilities] Water playground, children playground, weight training facilities, etc.

Parking Fees

Free

Interpretation Services Offered

Information in language of Sri Lanka available