Gunsan Dongguksa Temple (동국사(군산))
Dongguksa Temple was built by Japanese monk Seoneungbulgwan in 1909. The temple was run by Japanese monks for 36 years during the Japanese occupation, reverting to Korean jurisdiction when Korea was liberated in 1945. The historical temple is the only surviving Japanese-style temple in the nation. The temple is characterized by its two main buildings, Daeungjeon Hall and Yosachae, which are connected by a corridor, and the temple’s relative lack of decoration, which stands as a sharp contrast to the brilliantly-colored Korean temples. Dongguksa Temple was officially designated as a cultural heritage in July 2003 and is now a branch temple of Seonunsa Temple in Gochang, the 24th district of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order.
| Type | Temples |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonbuk |
| Address | 16 Dongguksa-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026Gunsan Time Travel Festival
- Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Gunsan Jjamppong Festival
Within walking distance
History Center of Colonial Period of Japan in Gunsan
Gunsan Mallaengyi Village
Chowon Photo Studio
Gunsan Modern History Street
Jangmi Gallery
Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점)
Gunsan Modern History Museum
