Things to doDaegu, Dong-gu, Jungdae-dong

Pagyesa Temple

In Korean: 파계사

Pagyesa Temple is a branch temple of Donghwasa Temple on Palgongsan Mountain, and its temple records say that the royal teacher Simji founded it in 804 (the 5th year of King Aejang).

Hours: 04:00–17:00
Closed days: Open year-round
Parking: Available
Phone: 053-984-4550+82 53-984-4550

Notice October 12, 2026 – December 26, 2026: trail section Pagyesa Temple–Pagyejae Pass closed (works, a fine for entering) · set to reopen as soon as the works end · Source: Korea National Park Service, Palgongsan National Park East Office

Not listed: Fee

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

How to get to Pagyesa Temple

Google Maps Naver Map search Kakao Map

Other maps

Kakao Map directions Google Maps directions TMAP (app)

With Wontongjeon Hall in the center, Jindongnu, Seolseondang, and Jeokmukdang surround it in a square shape. Wontongjeon enshrines the Seated Geonchil Gwaneum Bodhisattva, and the temple keeps the Yeongsanhoesangdo painting (a Treasure) and the robe of King Yeongjo. You can enter the grounds 04:00–17:00.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 12 photos

12 photos ↓ · Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

Pagyesa Temple Today

Worked out per date

Nov 2 (Mon)

Open · 04:00–17:00

Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Pagyesa Temple before you go

Hours: 04:00–17:00^{— source 1}
Closed days: Open year-round^{— source 1}
Parking: Available^{— source 1}
Contact: 053-984-4550 +82 53-984-4550^{— source 1}
Address: 741 Pagye-ro (Jungdae-dong), Dong-gu, Daegu^{— source 1}
In Korean: 대구광역시 동구 파계로 741 (중대동)

Not listed Fees

1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
2Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information (TourAPI)

Pagyesa Temple photos 12

Pagyesa Temple photo 1 — Pagyesa Temple1/12Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

Pagyesa Temple facilities and access

Accessible parking: Reserved accessible parking available; barrier-free amenity: accessible parking fee benefit available (disability grades 1–3)^{— source 2}
Accessible restroom: Reserved accessible restroom available^{— source 2}

Pagyesa Temple map

The places on this map are also listed on this page.

Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Pagyesa Temple nearby and related

Things to do nearby

See on the map

Hoejindangwonuidaesaji Monument
Attraction · Open year-round
straight-line 650 m
Palgongsan National Park (Pagyesa Temple District)
Nature and outdoors · Open all year
straight-line 670 m

Places to stay and eat nearby

See on the map

Blue Moon
Restaurant · Every Monday
straight-line 1.0 km
Hive
Restaurant · Open year-round
straight-line 1.5 km
Dongnim Sikdang
Restaurant · Open year-round
straight-line 1.7 km

Full bar = straight-line 2.0 km · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

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

Guides that include this place

Palgongsan
Where can you go and eat on Palgongsan in Daegu?
Temples in Daegu
Where are the temples in Daegu?

Pagyesa Temple FAQ

Can I enter Pagyesa Temple early in the morning?

Yes, you can enter the grounds of Pagyesa Temple 04:00–17:00, and there are no closing days.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Pagyesa Temple sources

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

Report an error