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Gyeongju · Seokguram

Seokguram, the Moment of Enlightenment

Seokguram, the Moment of Enlightenment

Up the forest path of Tohamsan to the stone grotto and its serene Buddha.

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At a glance

Walking distance: 0.7 km
Time: about 1 hour
Stops: 5 stops
Starting point: Seokguram Parking Area
Languages: 한국어 · English · 中文
Price: Free for now

How it works

Tap the button below and it opens in your browser. No app install or sign-up.
Put your earphones in and walk. Narration starts by itself when you reach each stop. Without location on, you can tap to play the next stop.
Subtitles show on screen. Each stop takes about 3 minutes to hear.

Route

Seokguram Parking AreaEntrance to the stone grotto
Seokguram GateThe forest gate and Kim Dae-seong's dream
Seokguram GrottoThe main Buddha and the domed grotto
Three-story Pagoda of SeokguramThe small pagoda above the grotto
Seokguram ViewpointThe Buddha facing the East Sea

Know before you go

Best time

It is on Mt. Toham, cooler than town and often misty. The walk takes about an hour.

Fees and hours

Seokguram: Free entry · 09:00–18:00, you may stay until 19:00

Restrooms

There are restrooms, including accessible ones. Go before the uphill path.

Parking

Parking at Seokguram is ₩2,000 for a car.

Common mistakes

From the lot it is an uphill forest path to the grotto. Allow time for the round trip.
You view the grotto through glass, and photos are not allowed inside.

Please remember

Keep quiet in front of the grotto; people come to pray.

What to bring

Earphones (it is noisy outside)
A power bank (location and audio drain the battery)
Comfortable shoes
Water and a hat in summer, gloves in winter

Checked: Checked against Korea Tourism Organization listings (updated May 2025, checked 29 Oct 2026)

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