📍 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Opening hours

Open all year from early morning (about 04:30) to the evening. Last entry is about 18:50 in the newest listing.

Closed days

Check the official page.

Admission

Free.

Area

Busan, Gijang-gun

How to get there

Haeundae Station (Line 2, Exit 7), then bus 181

Time needed

About 1–2 hours

Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.

A rare and breathtaking Buddhist temple built directly on dramatic coastal ocean rocks.

• Recommended: Early morning sunrise worship looking over the East Sea
• A temple built on the coastal rocks
• Sunrise over the East Sea
• Stone lanterns and Buddha statues by the water

1. Haeundae Station, Exit 7, then bus 181
2. Walk from the Yonggungsa stop (about 10 minutes)
3. Go down the stairs to the main hall by the sea
4. Return by bus

• Entry is free. Hours can shift on holidays, so check the temple page or call before you go.
• Parking is paid and fills up on weekends.
• It is a working temple. Dress modestly and keep quiet near the prayer halls.

Haeundae Station (Line 2, Exit 7), then bus 181.

Get directions from my location

• Visit Busan: Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
• VISITKOREA: Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
• Visit Busan (official)

Information checked: 2026-10-23. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.