Jikjisa Temple (직지사)

Jikjisa Temple (직지사)

– Homepage
www.jikjisa.or.kr
www.templestay.com

– Tel
+82-54-429-1700

Jikjisa Temple, located at the foot of Hwangaksan Mountain in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was constructed in 418, during the second year of Silla Kingdom King Nulji’s reign. This temple is in perfect harmony with the nearby valley and pine forest. The foliage in fall is particularly breathtaking. The temple grounds include Birojeon Hall (also known as Cheonbuljeon Hall), in which approximately 1,000 Buddha statues are enshrined, along with a thousand-year-old arrowroot. The templegrounds also include Iljumun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall, and a 1.63 meter-tall Seated Stone Buddhist Statue (Treasure No. 319) from the Unified Silla Period.

– Address : 95, Jikjisa-gil, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-54-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-429-1700~4

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Admission Fees
Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won

* Free: Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gimcheon Samyeongdaesa Park (김천 사명대사공원)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
www.gc.go.kr

Gimcheon Samyeongdaesa Park serves as a nexus for exploring Gimcheon’s rich cultural and historical treasures, including Hwangaksan Mountain and Jikjisa Temple. The park is an oasis of tranquility, offering visitors the chance to unwind amidst nature. It boasts hanok accommodations, along with wellness facilities such as a massage room and an outdoor foot bath. Other attractions include the Solhyang Teahouse, offering a serene tea ceremony experience, and the Hanbok Experience Center. Nearby attractions such as Jikjisa Temple, Gimcheon Museum of Art, and Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum are easily accessible, enriching the cultural journey.

⊙ Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum (김천 세계도자기박물관)

– Homepage
www.gc.go.kr

– Tel
+82-54-421-1641

Gimcheon World Porcelain Museum is located at the entrance to Jikjisa Temple. Nearly 1,000 artifacts, including Western porcelain and crystal donated by the Korean-Japanese Bokjeonyeongja are on display. The museum has three exhibition halls and one video hall that exhibit refined, elegant porcelain from all over the world.

⊙ Gyeongdong Sanchae Sikdang (경동산채식당)

– Tel
054-436-6029

Located near Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon, Gyeongdong Sanchae Sikdang specializes in healthy cuisine featuring seasonal wild vegetables. The restaurant’s standard side dishes include salads prepared with seasonal vegetables like shepherd’s purse and wild chive in spring, and a wide variety of mushrooms in fall. Their highlight is the sanchae hanjeongsik (Korean table d’hote of wild vegetables), which offers a satisfying ensemble including gochujang bulgogi (red chili paste pork bulgogi) and deodeok gui (grilled deodeok).