Jogyesa Temple
5 people recommendvia r/koreatravel, r/seoul5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Jogyesa Temple, and a couple mention it alongside Insadong. One visitor describes it as beautiful and easy to fit in near Changdeokgung. Another suggests walking from Jongno through to reach it, and one notes the temple is always open, which suits an early start.
Address
Jogyesa Temple, 55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Jogyesa Temple, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Sir_7220 in r/koreatravel · Mar 2025
Suggests visiting this temple, mentioned alongside Insadong.
- Recommendsu/BraveKitty8 in r/seoul · Aug 2024
Suggests a walk from Jongno toward Jogyesa Temple as part of a sightseeing route.
- Recommendsu/Sad_Ambassador_5941 in r/koreatravel · Oct 2026
Recommended over Bongeunsa; they find it beautiful and easy to add near Insadong or Changdeokgung.
- Recommendsu/WriteWithNoFear in r/koreatravel · Dec 2024visit time
Says it is always open, making it an early-hour option.
- Recommendsu/Saltedline in r/koreatravel · May 2025
Suggests visiting the temple on day two of the plan.
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.