GuidesSeowon and hyanggyo

Where are Daegu's seowon (Confucian academies) and hyanggyo (Confucian schools), and can you go inside?

This site lists 45 seowon, hyanggyo and seodang in Daegu, and 29 of them have the hours value 'always open' and are open with no days off.

The 10 with set opening hours are Guamseowon Confucian Academy and Dodongseowon Confucian Academy (10:00–17:00), Yonggangseowon Confucian Academy (09:00–17:00), Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy (summer 10:00–18:00) and 6 in Gunwi-gun (09:00–18:00). For Munchanggong Yeongdang, Dongmujae, Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy, Bakgokseodang Village School and Igangseowon Confucian Academy, call before visiting. By district, there are 13 in Dalseong-gun, 12 in Gunwi-gun, 6 in Suseong-gu, 5 in Buk-gu and 4 each in Dong-gu and Dalseo-gu. The usage fee is listed as 'free' for 34.

The 45 places in this guideFull list

Guamseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Buk-gu
Hours
10:00–17:00
Closed days
Open all year
Dodongseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Guji-eup
Hours
10:00–17:00
Closed days
Open all year
Yonggangseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseo-gu
Hours
09:00–17:00
Closed days
Open year-round
Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseo-gu
Hours
Summer season 10:00–18:00Winter season 10:00–17:00
Closed days
Open all year
Munchanggong Yeongdang
Attraction · Dong-gu, Do-dong
Hours / Closed days
Inquire before visiting
Fee
Free
Dongmujae
Attraction · Suseong-gu
Hours / Closed days
Call for details
Fee
Free
Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseo-gu
Hours
Varies by facility, so call to ask
Fee
Varies by facility, so call to ask
Bakgokseodang Village School
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon
Hours
Advance inquiry requested before visiting
Igangseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Dasa-eup
Hours
Private property more
Closed days
Open year-round
Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian School
Attraction · Jung-gu, Namsan-dong
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Baegwonseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dong-gu, Do-dong
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Seongjaeseodang Village School
Attraction · Dong-gu
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
33 moreSee the full list

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

The 45 are 31 seowon, 5 hyanggyo, 3 seodang, and 6 yeongdang, jaesil and shrines

Under the Korea Tourism Organization classification, 45 places on this site fall under seowon and hyanggyo.
By name, they are 31 seowon, 5 hyanggyo and 3 seodang.
The 5 hyanggyo are Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian School, Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School, Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian School, Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian School and Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian School.
The 3 seodang are Seongjaeseodang Village School, Gosanseodang and Bakgokseodang Village School.
The other 6 are Munchanggong Yeongdang, which enshrines the portrait of Choe Chi-won, and Cheombaekdang, built to teach the children of the Danyang U clan.
Dongmujae is a jaesil (ancestral lodge) commemorating Ha Si-chan, and Yeollakdang is a jaesil honoring U Bae-seon.
Dogokjae was used as a study by Bak Jong-u, and Hyoryeongsa Shrine (Janggundang) is a shrine honoring Kim Yu-sin.
Nakbinseowon Confucian Academy has been used as a jaesil since the 1970s, when the tablets of the Sayuksin (the six martyred ministers) were moved to Yuksinsa Shrine.
Yonghoseowon Confucian Academy (Dalseong) was used as Yongho Seodang after the seowon was demolished in 1871.

Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School
Attraction · Buk-gu
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian School
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian School
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian School
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Uiheung-myeon
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open year-round
Gosanseodang
Attraction · Suseong-gu
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Cheombaekdang
Attraction · Dong-gu, Pyeonggwang-dong
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Yeollakdang
Attraction · Dalseo-gu
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Dogokjae
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Hyoryeongsa Shrine (Janggundang)
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Hyoryeong-myeon
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Nakbinseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon
Hours
Always openCall for details
Closed days
Open all year
Yonghoseowon Confucian Academy (Dalseong)
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Dasa-eup
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours Always open
Seongjaeseodang Village SchoolClosed days Open year-round
Bakgokseodang Village School
Munchanggong YeongdangFee Free
DongmujaeHours / Closed days Call for details

29 are always open, and the 10 with set opening hours also have no closing day

29 places have the hours value 'always open', and all have no closing day.
The 10 with times in the hours value are Guamseowon Confucian Academy (10:00–17:00), Dodongseowon Confucian Academy (10:00–17:00), Yonggangseowon Confucian Academy (09:00–17:00) and Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy (summer 10:00–18:00, winter 10:00–17:00). They also include these in Gunwi-gun: Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian School, Namgokseowon Confucian Academy, Bonggangseowon Confucian Academy, Buksanseowon Confucian Academy, Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian School and Hwagyeseowon Confucian Academy (all 09:00–18:00).
All 10 have no closing day.
Ask about hours first before going: Munchanggong Yeongdang at the Dong-gu Office Culture and Tourism Division (053-662-4105), Dongmujae at 053-666-2172, Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy at 053-428-9980 and Bakgokseodang Village School at 053-668-3164.
Igangseowon Confucian Academy, which is private land, also requires asking before a visit.
Yangsanseowon Confucian Academy opens only when there is an event.
Nakbinseowon Confucian Academy and Inheungseowon Confucian Academy are always open, but for details you are directed to ask by phone.

Namgokseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Ubo-myeon
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Bonggangseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Ubo-myeon
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Buksanseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Hwagyeseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Uiheung-myeon
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open year-round
Yangsanseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Bugye-myeon
Hours
Open only during events
Closed days
Open all year
Inheungseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Hwawon-eup
Hours
Open at all timesCall for details
Closed days
Open year-round

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

Guamseowon Confucian AcademyHours 10:00–17:00
Dodongseowon Confucian AcademyHours 10:00–17:00
Yonggangseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–17:00
Nakdongseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open all year
Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours 09:00–18:00
Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours 09:00–18:00
Munchanggong YeongdangFee Free
DongmujaeHours / Closed days Call for details
Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy
Bakgokseodang Village School
Igangseowon Confucian AcademyHours Private property
Nakbinseowon Confucian AcademyHours Always open

13 are in Dalseong-gun, 12 in Gunwi-gun, 6 in Suseong-gu, 5 in Buk-gu and 4 each in Dong-gu and Dalseo-gu

In Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon has Nakbinseowon Confucian Academy and Dogokjae.
Gachang-myeon has Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy (Urok-ri), Bakgokseodang Village School and Hancheonseowon Confucian Academy.
Guji-eup has Dodongseowon Confucian Academy and Songdamseowon Confucian Academy.
Dasa-eup has Yonghoseowon Confucian Academy (Dalseong) and Igangseowon Confucian Academy.
Hyeonpung-eup has Iyangseowon Confucian Academy and Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian School.
Yuga-eup has Yeyeonseowon Confucian Academy, and Hwawon-eup has Inheungseowon Confucian Academy.
In Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup has Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian School, Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy, Buksanseowon Confucian Academy and Yangcheonseowon Confucian Academy.
Uiheung-myeon has Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian School and Hwagyeseowon Confucian Academy.
Ubo-myeon has Namgokseowon Confucian Academy and Bonggangseowon Confucian Academy.
Bugye-myeon has Munyangseowon Confucian Academy and Yangsanseowon Confucian Academy.
Hyoryeong-myeon has Jedongseowon Confucian Academy and Hyoryeongsa Shrine (Janggundang).
In Suseong-gu are Gosanseodang (Seongdong-ro 37-gil), Deoksanseowon Confucian Academy (Cheongho-ro 46-gil), Dongmujae (Hwarang-ro 42-gil), Bongsanseowon Confucian Academy (Sang-dong), Ocheonseowon Confucian Academy (Pa-dong) and Cheonghoseowon Confucian Academy (Cheongho-ro).
In Buk-gu are Guamseowon Confucian Academy, which was moved to Yeonam Park in Sangyeok-dong, Maeyangseowon Confucian Academy, Seogyeseowon Confucian Academy, Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School and Hwaamseowon Confucian Academy (Nogok-dong).
In Dong-gu are Munchanggong Yeongdang and Baegwonseowon Confucian Academy in Do-dong, Seongjaeseodang Village School in Midae-dong and Cheombaekdang in Pyeonggwang-dong.
In Dalseo-gu are Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy and Yeollakdang inside Wolgok History Park, Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy (Saebang-ro) and Yonggangseowon Confucian Academy (at the entrance to Seonwon Park on Waryongsan Mountain).
In Jung-gu, there is 1 place, Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian School on Myeongnyun-ro.
Seo-gu and Nam-gu have no places in this category.

Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Hancheonseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Songdamseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Guji-eup
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Iyangseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Yeyeonseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Yuga-eup
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Yangcheonseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Munyangseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Bugye-myeon
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Jedongseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Hyoryeong-myeon
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Deoksanseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Suseong-gu
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Bongsanseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Suseong-gu, Sang-dong
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Ocheonseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Suseong-gu, Pa-dong
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Cheonghoseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Suseong-gu
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Maeyangseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Buk-gu
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Seogyeseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Buk-gu
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Hwaamseowon Confucian Academy
Attraction · Buk-gu, Nogok-dong
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

Nakbinseowon Confucian AcademyHours Always open
DogokjaeHours Always open
Bakgokseodang Village School
Dodongseowon Confucian AcademyHours 10:00–17:00
Yonghoseowon Confucian Academy (Dalseong)Hours Always open
Igangseowon Confucian AcademyHours Private property
Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours Always open
Inheungseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open year-round
Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours 09:00–18:00
Buksanseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–18:00
Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours 09:00–18:00
Hwagyeseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–18:00
Namgokseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–18:00
Bonggangseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–18:00
Yangsanseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open all year
Hyoryeongsa Shrine (Janggundang)Hours Always open
GosanseodangHours Always open
DongmujaeHours / Closed days Call for details
Guamseowon Confucian AcademyHours 10:00–17:00
Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolClosed days Open year-round
Munchanggong YeongdangFee Free
Baegwonseowon Confucian AcademyHours Always open
Seongjaeseodang Village SchoolClosed days Open year-round
CheombaekdangClosed days Open year-round
Nakdongseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open all year
YeollakdangHours Always open
Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy
Yonggangseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–17:00
Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours Always open

Parking is available at 38 places, and 29 of them are listed as free

38 places have the parking value 'available', and 29 of them list the fee as free.
Parking is not available at 7 places: Seongjaeseodang Village School, Hwaamseowon Confucian Academy, Deoksanseowon Confucian Academy, Dongmujae, Bongsanseowon Confucian Academy, Cheonghoseowon Confucian Academy and Igangseowon Confucian Academy.
Yeollakdang uses the Wolgok History Park parking lot.
For Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy and Yeollakdang in the same park, inquiries go to Wolgok History Museum (053-642-5516).
34 places list the usage fee as 'free'.
At Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy, fees differ by facility, so ask by phone.

Seongjaeseodang Village SchoolClosed days Open year-round
Hwaamseowon Confucian AcademyHours Always open
Deoksanseowon Confucian AcademyHours Always open
DongmujaeHours / Closed days Call for details
Bongsanseowon Confucian AcademyHours Always open
Cheonghoseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open year-round
Igangseowon Confucian AcademyHours Private property
YeollakdangHours Always open
Nakdongseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open all year
Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy

Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School, Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy and Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian School hold experience events, and Dodongseowon Confucian Academy was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019

Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School holds events such as the giroyeon (banquet for elders) and traditional weddings, and runs calligraphy classes and loyalty and filial piety classes, at Yanghyeondang, a traditional culture experience hall built in 2013.
Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy runs traditional culture experiences.
Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian School holds a free youth character-building experience program, scheduled in advance by phone.
Dodongseowon Confucian Academy in Dalseong-gun was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019 as one of the 'Seowon of Korea', and its wall is a Treasure.
Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian School and Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School still hold the seokjeon rite in spring and fall.
Munchanggong Yeongdang holds its ritual on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month every year, and Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy in the 3rd lunar month every year.
Namgokseowon Confucian Academy and Hwagyeseowon Confucian Academy hold theirs on the first Sunday of the 3rd lunar month every year.
Yeyeonseowon Confucian Academy holds a rite once each in March and September, and Jedongseowon Confucian Academy holds a rite on Dano.
The lecture hall of Gosanseodang in Suseong-gu burned in a fire on December 20, 2021.
Today the history of the seodang can be seen from the lecture-site monument inside the shrine wall and two village shade trees behind the lecture hall.

Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolClosed days Open year-round
Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy
Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours Always open
Dodongseowon Confucian AcademyHours 10:00–17:00
Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolHours Always open
Munchanggong YeongdangFee Free
Nakdongseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open all year
Namgokseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–18:00
Hwagyeseowon Confucian AcademyHours 09:00–18:00
Yeyeonseowon Confucian AcademyHours Always open
Jedongseowon Confucian AcademyClosed days Open year-round
GosanseodangHours Always open

The 45 places in this guide

1

Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolAttraction · Jung-gu, Namsan-dong

This hyanggyo at 112 Myeongnyun-ro in Jung-gu keeps the main shrine hall (Daeseongjeon), the lecture hall (Myeongnyundang), and the east and west dormitories (Dongjae and Seojae). It still holds the seokjeon rite in spring and fall. It is always open and has no closing day. Parking is free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Not listed
2

Munchanggong YeongdangAttraction · Dong-gu, Do-dong

This yeongdang in Do-dong, Dong-gu enshrines the portrait of Choe Chi-won and holds its ritual (hyangsa) on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month every year. Ask the Dong-gu Office Culture and Tourism Division (053-662-4105) about hours and closing days before visiting. The usage fee is free.
Hours / Closed days
Inquire before visiting
Fee
Free
3

Baegwonseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dong-gu, Do-dong

This seowon in Do-dong, Dong-gu honors the filial son Seo Si-rip. It has a lecture hall, Jeon-gwidang, a shrine, Gyeongdeoksa, and a pavilion for the filial piety monument. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
4

Seongjaeseodang Village SchoolAttraction · Dong-gu

This seodang in Midae-dong, Dong-gu grew out of Seongjaejeong, built by Chae Seon-gyeon in 1627. Daegu Olle Course 5 passes by. It is always open and has no closing day. Parking is not available.
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Not listed
5

CheombaekdangAttraction · Dong-gu, Pyeonggwang-dong

This building in Pyeonggwang-dong, Dong-gu was built in 1896 to teach the children of the Danyang U clan and was repaired in 1924. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
6

Guamseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Buk-gu

This seowon on Yeonamgongwon-ro 17-gil in Buk-gu enshrines ancestors of the Dalseong Seo clan, including Seo Geo-jeong. It has a lecture hall and a shrine, Sunghyeonsa. It has no closing day and is open 10:00–17:00. Admission is free, and parking is available.
Hours
10:00–17:00
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
7

Maeyangseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Buk-gu

This seowon on Maecheon-ro 37-gil in Buk-gu was built in 1705 to enshrine Song Won-gi and was restored in 2006. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
8

Seogyeseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Buk-gu

This seowon on Hoguk-ro 51-gil in Buk-gu enshrines Yi Mun-hwa and Yi Ju. The signboard is in the calligraphy of Yun Yong-gu. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
9

Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolAttraction · Buk-gu

This hyanggyo at 597 Chilgokjungang-daero in Buk-gu holds giroyeon, traditional weddings and calligraphy classes at Yanghyeondang, a traditional culture experience hall. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
10

Hwaamseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Buk-gu, Nogok-dong

This seowon in Nogok-dong, Buk-gu honors Baek In-gwan, a scholar of late Goryeo. It has a shrine, Sungeuisa, and a lecture hall, Gyeongseonjae. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free, but parking is not available.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
11

GosanseodangAttraction · Suseong-gu

This seodang on Seongdong-ro 37-gil in Suseong-gu has a record of lectures by Yi Hwang and Jeong Gyeong-se. Its lecture hall burned in a fire on December 20, 2021. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
12

Deoksanseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Suseong-gu

This seowon on Cheongho-ro 46-gil in Suseong-gu honors Seo Seop. A shrine, Gyeonguisa, stands behind the lecture hall, Chungjeongdang. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free, but parking is not available.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
13

DongmujaeAttraction · Suseong-gu

This jaesil on Hwarang-ro 42-gil in Suseong-gu commemorates Ha Si-chan and was moved to its present site in April 1968. Ask about hours and closing days at 053-666-2172. Admission is free, and parking is not available.
Hours / Closed days
Call for details
Fee
Free
14

Bongsanseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Suseong-gu, Sang-dong

This seowon at 70 Suseong-ro 12-gil in Sang-dong, Suseong-gu honors Son Rin. The lecture hall has signboards reading 'Bongsanseowon' and 'Jihaengdang'. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free, but parking is not available.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
15

Ocheonseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Suseong-gu, Pa-dong

This seowon in Pa-dong, Suseong-gu was built in 1744 to honor Yang Hui-ji, with the shrine on the east and the lecture hall on the west. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
16

Cheonghoseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Suseong-gu

This seowon at 250-11 Cheongho-ro in Suseong-gu honors four people, including Son Cheo-nul. The present lecture hall and shrine were rebuilt in 1969. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free, but parking is not available.
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
17

Nakdongseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseo-gu

This seowon inside Wolgok History Park in Dalseo-gu puts the lecture hall and two jaesil in one building shaped like the Korean letter giyeok. It has no closing day and is open 10:00–18:00 in summer and 10:00–17:00 in winter. Parking is free.
Hours
Summer season 10:00–18:00Winter season 10:00–17:00
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Not listed
18

Byeongamseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseo-gu

This seowon at 21 Saebang-ro in Dalseo-gu enshrines the brothers Do Eung-yu and Do Gyeong-yu. It has more than 10 hanok buildings newly built in 2003 and runs traditional culture experiences. Hours and fees differ by facility, so ask at 053-428-9980. Parking is free.
Hours
Varies by facility, so call to ask
Closed days
Not listed
Fee
Varies by facility, so call to ask
19

YeollakdangAttraction · Dalseo-gu

This jaesil inside Wolgok History Park in Dalseo-gu honors the righteous army leader U Bae-seon and was rebuilt in 1995. It is always open and has no closing day. It uses the Wolgok History Park parking lot free of charge.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Not listed
20

Yonggangseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseo-gu

This seowon on Seonwon-ro 33-gil in Dalseo-gu, at the entrance to Seonwon Park on Waryongsan Mountain, enshrines Heo Deuk-ryang and Heo Bok-ryang. Two juniper trees stand in the yard. It has no closing day and is open 09:00–17:00. Parking is free.
Hours
09:00–17:00
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Not listed
21

Nakbinseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon

This seowon on Myodong 4-gil in Habin-myeon, Dalseong-gun once enshrined the Sayuksin (the six martyred ministers). Since the tablets were moved to Yuksinsa Shrine in the 1970s, it has been used as a jaesil. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free. For details, ask the Dalseong-gun Office Tourism Division (053-668-2482).
Hours
Always openCall for details
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
22

Nokdongseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun

This seowon in Urok-ri, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun enshrines General Kim Chung-seon. His tomb is behind it. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
23

DogokjaeAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon

This Daegu Metropolitan City tangible cultural heritage at 62 Yuksinsa-gil in Habin-myeon, Dalseong-gun was built as a residence by Bak Mun-hyeon in 1778. Later, Dogok Bak Jong-u used it as a study, and his pen name became its name. It is always open and has no closing day. Parking is free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Not listed
24

Bakgokseodang Village SchoolAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon

This jaesil and seodang at 219-5 Gachangdong-ro in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun commemorates Jeon Baek-yeong, who served as Minister of Rites under King Taejong of Joseon. It was rebuilt in 1964 and has a lecture hall, Sungjeongdang. Ask at 053-668-3164 before visiting. Parking is available.
Hours
Advance inquiry requested before visiting
Closed days
Not listed
Fee
Not listed
25

Hancheonseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon

This seowon at 117 Gachangdong-ro in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun honors the brothers Jeon I-gap and Jeon Ui-gap, founding meritorious subjects of Goryeo. It was restored as a seowon in 1989, and a protected ginkgo tree stands in the yard. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free, and parking is available.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
26

Dodongseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Guji-eup

This seowon at 1 Dodongseowon-ro in Dalseong-gun enshrines Hanhwondang Kim Goeng-pil. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019 as one of the 'Seowon of Korea', and its wall is a Treasure. It has no closing day and is open 10:00–17:00. Admission is free, and parking is available.
Hours
10:00–17:00
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
27

Songdamseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Guji-eup

This seowon at 530-47 Gujiseo-ro in Dalseong-gun honors Daeam Bak Seong. The lecture hall, Gyeonguidang, is inside the main gate, Deogyangmun. It is always open and has no closing day. Parking is free.
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Not listed
28

Yonghoseowon Confucian Academy (Dalseong)Attraction · Dalseong-gun, Dasa-eup

This seowon at 18-27 Seojaebon 4-gil in Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun enshrines Do Seong-yu, Do Yeo-yu and Do Sin-su. After the seowon was demolished in 1871, it was used as Yongho Seodang. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free, and parking is available.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
29

Igangseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Dasa-eup

This seowon in Icheon-ri, Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun enshrines Nakjae Seo Sa-won and was built in 1639. The building is 4 kan wide at the front and 1 kan deep at the side, with a gabled (matbae) roof. It is on private land, so ask at 053-668-2481–3 before visiting. Parking is not available.
Hours
Private property more
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Not listed
30

Iyangseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup

This seowon at 23 Samgang 3-gil in Dalseong-gun was built in 1707 to honor the upright official Gwak An-bang, Gwak Ji-un and Gwak Gyu. It now has 8 buildings. It is always open and has no closing day. Parking is free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Not listed
31

Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup

This hyanggyo at 27-8 Hyeonpungdong-ro 20-gil in Dalseong-gun has the lecture hall (Myeongnyundang) in front and the main shrine hall (Daeseongjeon) behind, a layout called jeonhak-humyo. In 1758 it was moved back to its old site from before the Imjin War and enlarged. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free. For the free youth character-building experience program, set the schedule first at 053-611-4941.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
32

Yeyeonseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Yuga-eup

This seowon at 123 Gurye-gil in Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun enshrines the Red-Robed General Gwak Jae-u and his father's second cousin Gwakjun. It received a royal plaque in 1677, and rites are held once each in March and September. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
33

Inheungseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hwawon-eup

This seowon at 26 Inheung 2-gil in Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun enshrines Nodang Chu Jeok, the Goryeo official who compiled the Myeongsim Bogam. The printing block hall (Jangpangak) keeps the Myeongsim Bogam woodblocks. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission is free, and parking is available. For details, ask the Dalseong-gun Office Tourism Division (053-668-2482).
Hours
Open at all timesCall for details
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
34

Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup

This hyanggyo at 17-28 Dongseo 2-gil in Gunwi-eup, Gunwi-gun was moved to its present site in 1701. In front of the main shrine hall (Daeseongjeon) at the highest point are the lecture hall (Myeongnyundang), the east and west dormitories (Dongjae and Seojae) and a pavilion, Gwangpungnu. It has no closing day and is open 09:00–18:00. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
35

Namgyeseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup

This seowon at 9 Daebuk-gil in Gunwi-eup, Gunwi-gun enshrines Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong and Yi Ho-min and was restored in 1991. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
36

Buksanseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup

This seowon at 207-3 Daebuk-gil in Gunwi-eup, Gunwi-gun enshrines Jang Hae-bin, the founding ancestor of the Jeolgang Jang clan, who came to Joseon during the Jeongyu War and became a naturalized subject. Two shrines stand beside the lecture hall. It has no closing day and is open 09:00–18:00. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
37

Yangcheonseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Gunwi-eup

This seowon at 243-55 Naeoeryang-gil in Gunwi-eup, Gunwi-gun enshrines Hong Gwan, Hong Eon-bak and Hong Wi. Descendants rebuilt it in 1926, and the Namyang Hong clan manages it. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
38

Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian SchoolAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Uiheung-myeon

This hyanggyo at 89-5 Eupnae-gil in Uiheung-myeon, Gunwi-gun was founded in 1398. In 1641 it was moved to its present site and the main shrine hall (Daeseongjeon) was built, and the pavilion Gwangpungnu remains. It has no closing day and is open 09:00–18:00. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
39

Hwagyeseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Uiheung-myeon

This seowon at 16-3 Geumyang 3-gil in Uiheung-myeon, Gunwi-gun was built in 1726 to enshrine Donamgong Son Gi-nam. Sin Tae-cheol, the magistrate of Uiheung, restored it in 1897. The ritual (hyangsa) is held once a year, on the first Sunday of the 3rd lunar month. It has no closing day and is open 09:00–18:00. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
40

Namgokseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Ubo-myeon

This seowon at 66-7 Miseong 3-gil in Ubo-myeon, Gunwi-gun enshrines Yi Seok-ji, a Grand Academician of Bomungak in Goryeo, and his five sons. It is where the film Little Forest was shot. It has no closing day and is open 09:00–18:00. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
41

Bonggangseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Ubo-myeon

This seowon at 795 Hwagyebongsan-gil in Ubo-myeon, Gunwi-gun was built in 1861 to enshrine Mun Ik-jeom, who brought in cotton, and Mun Rae, who made the spinning wheel, among others. It has no closing day and is open 09:00–18:00. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
09:00–18:00
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
42

Munyangseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Bugye-myeon

This seowon at 37 Nambang-gil in Bugye-myeon, Gunwi-gun was built in 1793 to honor Yi Eon, an upright official under King Sejo. It was restored in 1972 and is managed by the Heungyang Yi clan. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
43

Yangsanseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Bugye-myeon

This seowon at 32 Namsan 4-gil in Bugye-myeon, Gunwi-gun keeps in its printing block hall the 'Hwichan Ryeosa' woodblocks compiled by Hong Yeo-ha. It opens only when there is an event, so ask at 054-383-2181 first. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Open only during events
Closed days
Open all year
Fee
Free
44

Jedongseowon Confucian AcademyAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Hyoryeong-myeon

This seowon at 35 Janggundang 1-gil in Hyoryeong-myeon, Gunwi-gun holds the tablets of three generals: Yi Mu, Kim Yu-sin and So Jeong-bang. It was built in 1946, and a rite is held every year on Dano. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Open at all times
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
45

Hyoryeongsa Shrine (Janggundang)Attraction · Gunwi-gun, Hyoryeong-myeon

This shrine at 35-1 Janggundang 1-gil in Hyoryeong-myeon, Gunwi-gun honors Kim Yu-sin and also enshrines So Jeong-bang and Yi Mu. It was built by state order in late Goryeo. It is always open and has no closing day. Admission and parking are free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

FAQ

Can you go into Daegu's seowon at any time?

Of the 45 seowon, hyanggyo and seodang on this site, 29 have the hours value 'always open' and no closing day. Guamseowon Confucian Academy and Dodongseowon Confucian Academy are open 10:00–17:00. Yonggangseowon Confucian Academy is open 09:00–17:00. Nakdongseowon Confucian Academy is open 10:00–18:00 in summer and 10:00–17:00 in winter. Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian School, Namgokseowon Confucian Academy, Bonggangseowon Confucian Academy, Buksanseowon Confucian Academy, Uiheung Hyanggyo Confucian School and Hwagyeseowon Confucian Academy are open 09:00–18:00. For Munchanggong Yeongdang, Dongmujae, Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy, Bakgokseodang Village School and Igangseowon Confucian Academy, call before visiting. Yangsanseowon Confucian Academy opens only when there is an event.

Do Daegu's seowon and hyanggyo charge admission?

Of the 45, 34 list the usage fee as 'free', including Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School, Guamseowon Confucian Academy, Dodongseowon Confucian Academy, Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy and Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian School. At Byeongamseowon Confucian Academy, fees differ by facility, so ask at 053-428-9980.

Which of Daegu's seowon can you drive to and park at?

38 places have the parking value 'available', and 29 of them, including Daegu Hyanggyo Confucian School, Chilgok Hyanggyo Confucian School, Nokdongseowon Confucian Academy, Yeyeonseowon Confucian Academy and Gunwi Hyanggyo Confucian School, list parking as free. Parking is not available at Seongjaeseodang Village School, Hwaamseowon Confucian Academy, Deoksanseowon Confucian Academy, Dongmujae, Bongsanseowon Confucian Academy, Cheonghoseowon Confucian Academy and Igangseowon Confucian Academy.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Sources

Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

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