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Temple halls, stone pagodas and mountain slopes inside Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon
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Jikjisa Temple

직지사

An active Hwangaksan temple with a long precinct, stone pagodas and separately controlled worship, museum, templestay and mountain-route components; the current visitor record lists 07:00–18:00 and year-round opening, but ceremonies, halls, programmes, trails and weather remain live controls. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Gimcheon · Gyeongbuk
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Korean map search · 직지사 경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 95
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    RegionGimcheon · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search직지사 경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 95
    Official address95 Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si
    Temple contactsMain office 054-429-1700–4 · templestay 054-429-1716
    Worship boundaryGround access does not open every hall, ceremony, monastic space, sacred object or photography position
    Separate-service boundaryMuseum, templestay, guided programme and mountain route each require their own current hours, booking and safety check
    Access and parkingParking is listed for about 100 small vehicles; event traffic, coach access, accessible bays and vacancy require a live check
    Mobility boundaryA gently rising main precinct does not guarantee step-free entry to every hall, museum, toilet, trail or transport connection
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real Jikjisa courtyard, stone pagodas, tiled halls and Hwangaksan slopes in spring

    It does not prove today's hall opening, ceremony access, museum hours, templestay vacancy, photography permission, trail safety, step-free complete route or parking vacancy.

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    1. 01
      Use the 07:00–18:00 visitor baseline

      The current tourism record lists year-round opening from 07:00 to 18:00. Worship, ceremonies, hall access, maintenance, mountain weather and special temple notices can narrow that window.

    2. 02
      Move as a guest at an active temple

      Keep voices low, yield to worship, follow footwear and photography signs and do not enter monastic, ritual, kitchen, museum or closed hall areas without permission.

    3. 03
      Separate museum, templestay and mountain plans

      The Seongbo Museum, templestay, interpretation and Hwangaksan trails are not guaranteed by general temple entry. Confirm the exact service, reservation, trail condition and return transport separately.

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    Does general temple access include the museum?

    No. Museum opening, ticketing, conservation and last-entry controls are separate.

    Can I enter every hall between 07:00 and 18:00?

    No. Active worship, ceremonies, monastic use and maintenance can restrict individual spaces.

    Are the operating details for Jikjisa Temple live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

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    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Jikjisa Temple

    An active Hwangaksan temple with a long precinct, stone pagodas and separately controlled worship, museum, templestay and mountain-route components; the current visitor record lists 07:00–18:00 and year-round opening, but ceremonies, halls, programmes, trails and weather remain live controls. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Jikjisa Temple

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    An active Hwangaksan temple with a long precinct, stone pagodas and separately controlled worship, museum, templestay and mountain-route components; the current visitor record lists 07:00–18:00 and year-round opening, but ceremonies, halls, programmes, trails and weather remain live controls. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionGimcheon · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search직지사 경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 95
    Current visitor hours07:00–18:00 · listed open year-round
    Official address95 Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si
    Temple contactsMain office 054-429-1700–4 · templestay 054-429-1716
    Worship boundaryGround access does not open every hall, ceremony, monastic space, sacred object or photography position
    Separate-service boundaryMuseum, templestay, guided programme and mountain route each require their own current hours, booking and safety check
    Access and parkingParking is listed for about 100 small vehicles; event traffic, coach access, accessible bays and vacancy require a live check
    Mobility boundaryA gently rising main precinct does not guarantee step-free entry to every hall, museum, toilet, trail or transport connection
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real Jikjisa courtyard, stone pagodas, tiled halls and Hwangaksan slopes in springIt does not prove today's hall opening, ceremony access, museum hours, templestay vacancy, photography permission, trail safety, step-free complete route or parking vacancy.
    Current official guideJikjisa and Korea Tourism Organization · current visitor recordsChecked September 1, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travel

      Use the 07:00–18:00 visitor baseline

      The current tourism record lists year-round opening from 07:00 to 18:00. Worship, ceremonies, hall access, maintenance, mountain weather and special temple notices can narrow that window.

    2. 02
      Inside the precinct

      Move as a guest at an active temple

      Keep voices low, yield to worship, follow footwear and photography signs and do not enter monastic, ritual, kitchen, museum or closed hall areas without permission.

    3. 03
      Before another component

      Separate museum, templestay and mountain plans

      The Seongbo Museum, templestay, interpretation and Hwangaksan trails are not guaranteed by general temple entry. Confirm the exact service, reservation, trail condition and return transport separately.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Arrive before the late-day cutoff so worship and the return are not rushed.
    • Use the full road address rather than a generic Hwangaksan pin.
    • Reserve templestay directly and keep the confirmation offline.
    • Search “직지사 경상북도 김천시 대항면 직지사길 95” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Does general temple access include the museum?

    No. Museum opening, ticketing, conservation and last-entry controls are separate.

    Can I enter every hall between 07:00 and 18:00?

    No. Active worship, ceremonies, monastic use and maintenance can restrict individual spaces.

    Are the operating details for Jikjisa Temple live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Jikjisa Temple · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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