๐ Jongmyo Shrine
Seoul ยท Jongno-gu ยท History
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A UNESCO World Heritage shrine where the memorial tablets of Joseon kings and queens are kept, known for its long, plain halls.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- FebruaryโMay and SeptemberโOctober 09:00โ18:00; JuneโAugust 09:00โ18:30; NovemberโJanuary 09:00โ17:30. Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
- Closed days
- Tuesdays (the next business day if Tuesday is a holiday).
- Admission
- About KRW 1,000.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 1, Exit 11; Lines 3 and 5, Exit 8)
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A UNESCO World Heritage shrine where the memorial tablets of Joseon kings and queens are kept, known for its long, plain halls.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: The long main hall, Jeongjeon, and the quiet shrine grounds
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Entry can be limited to timed guided tours on some days. Check the current tour schedule on the official page.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 1, Exit 11; Lines 3 and 5, Exit 8).
Nearby attractions
- Unhyeongung Royal Residence ยท 0.6 km away
- Gwangjang Market ยท 0.7 km away
- Insadong ยท 0.8 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. 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.