Places
- First published
- Oct 25, 2026
Banyasa Cave Temple, Nonsan
A Buddhist temple in Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan, built around a former limestone mine. Its main hall beneath rocky cliffs and a cave shrine inside the former mining site distinguish it from Banyasa Temple in Yeongdong.
- Address
- 104 Samjeon-gil, Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
- Hours
- Chungnam Tourism lists 06:00–18:00, free admission, parking and restrooms. Access to individual temple and cave areas may vary; check with the temple before visiting (041-735-1680).
A permanent destination to explore the adaptive reuse of an old mine. Chungnam Tourism lists admission and visiting hours, but access to temple areas may change with services or local safety conditions.
Why go
See an unusual temple setting with a cave shrine and dramatic rock formations. Follow temple etiquette and keep out of restricted or rockfall-prone areas.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗104 Samjeon-gil, Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Chungnam Tourism lists 06:00–18:00, free admission, parking and restrooms. Access to individual temple and cave areas may vary; check with the temple before visiting (041-735-1680).
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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