Featured Hotels Near Hwaamsa Temple

Stay at Hwadangsa Zen Retreat Villa, a boutique lodging transformed from the temple’s historic annex. Enjoy traditional Korean garden-view rooms with direct access to the temple grounds via a 3-minute walking path. Each room features a private morning meditation space and includes handcrafted tea ceremony experiences. Surrounded by ancient ginkgo trees and misty mountain air, this retreat offers unparalleled serenity for spiritual seekers. Book exclusive Zen meals and guided temple tours through the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Hwadangsa Zen Retreat Villa offers family-friendly duplex suites with child-sized meditation cushions and traditional Korean craft kits. The property features a parent-child bamboo trail with interactive games like "Find the Stone Lions," introducing children to Buddhist symbolism in a playful way. Weekly family blessing ceremonies include simple chanting and lantern lighting, blending cultural education with meaningful memories. Shuttle service from Yesan Station is available every 30 minutes—reserve your spot early via the HopeGoo platform for special arrangements.

Guests at Hwadangsa Zen Retreat Villa can join daily dawn terrace meditation sessions surrounded by birdsong and pine fragrance. Participate in ancient calligraphy workshops, where you hand-copy the Heart Sutra using natural ink on rice paper—your finished piece makes a lasting keepsake. During autumn, attend a ginkgo leaf pressing workshop, transforming fallen leaves into bookmarks or framed art. Led by senior monks, these activities offer authentic insight into Korean Zen culture, accessible to all. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition Zen gift box.