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Gapsa Temple

Gapsa Temple

갑사 · Chungnam · Temples

Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the early Baekje Period. The temple's beauty allowed it to escape destruction many times, but it was ultimately burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The current structures were built in 1604. Nearby attractions include Yongmunpokpo Falls, Sujeongbong Peak, and Cheonjinbotab Pagoda.

TypeTemples
RegionChungnam
Address567-3, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable (Paid parking lot)

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Gapsagyegok Valley (갑사계곡)
600 m walk

Gapsagyegok Valley

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡)
3.3 km away

Donghaksagyegok Valley

Gyeryongsan Ceramics Village (계룡산 도자예술촌)
3.7 km away

Gyeryongsan Ceramics Village

Gyeryongsan National Park (계룡산국립공원)
4.1 km away

Gyeryongsan National Park

Korean Natural History Museum (한국자연사박물관)
5.2 km away

Korean Natural History Museum

Maljae Farm (말재 농원)
6.0 km away

Maljae Farm

Seokjangni Museum (석장리박물관)
9.1 km away

Seokjangni Museum

Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju (공주 석장리 유적)
9.2 km away

Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju