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UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995Jongmyo Shrine tickets: ₩1,000
Main adult ticket: Admission. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Jongmyo Shrine.
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- AdmissionForeign visitors aged 19 to 64 (Koreans 25 to 64)₩1,000
- Integrated palace pass: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung and JongmyoOne visit to each within six months; doesn't include Changdeokgung's Secret Garden₩6,000
Main ticket ₩1,000 (about US$1 · £1, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Foreign visitors 18 and under or 65 and over go free (Koreans 24 and under), as does anyone wearing hanbok. Entry is free for everyone every Wednesday ("Culture Day").
Opening hours
Closed Tuesdays (open when Tuesday is a public holiday, closing the next weekday instead). February to May and September to October 9am to 6pm; June to August 9am to 6:30pm; November to January 9am to 5:30pm. Last entry an hour before closing. On Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays entry is only by guided tour of about 50 minutes, at set times: in English at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. On Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays you can walk round freely.
Booking
Guided tours take up to 200 people: 100 places are sold online in advance and 100 at the ticket office on the day. No booking is needed on Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays.
World Heritage site
Part of Jongmyo Shrine, on UNESCO's list since 1995. Listed as a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- Changdeokgung Palace ComplexSouth Korea · listed 1997Under 1 kmFrom ₩3,000
- NamhansanseongSouth Korea · listed 201420 km (12 miles)
- Hwaseong FortressSouth Korea · listed 199734 km (21 miles)From ₩2,000
- Historic Monuments and Sites in KaesongNorth Korea · listed 201362 km (39 miles)
Entry prices we've checked
- Changdeokgung PalaceSeoul, South KoreaUnder 1 km₩3,000
- Gyeongbokgung PalaceSeoul, South Korea2 km (1 mile)₩3,000
- N Seoul TowerSeoul, South Korea3 km (2 miles)₩29,000
- Seoul Sky (Lotte World Tower)Seoul, South Korea12 km (7 miles)₩33,000
- Hwaseong Haenggung PalaceSuwon, South Korea33 km (20 miles)₩2,000
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Jongmyo Shrine?
The main adult ticket (Admission) costs ₩1,000, about US$1 · £1. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Jongmyo Shrine for free?
Foreign visitors 18 and under or 65 and over go free (Koreans 24 and under), as does anyone wearing hanbok. Entry is free for everyone every Wednesday ("Culture Day").
When is Jongmyo Shrine open?
Closed Tuesdays (open when Tuesday is a public holiday, closing the next weekday instead). February to May and September to October 9am to 6pm; June to August 9am to 6:30pm; November to January 9am to 5:30pm. Last entry an hour before closing. On Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays entry is only by guided tour of about 50 minutes, at set times: in English at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. On Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays you can walk round freely.
Do you need to book Jongmyo Shrine tickets in advance?
Guided tours take up to 200 people: 100 places are sold online in advance and 100 at the ticket office on the day. No booking is needed on Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays.
Is Jongmyo Shrine a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Jongmyo Shrine, on UNESCO's list since 1995, listed as a landmark of its kind.