宗廟 完全ガイド 2026

Updated: June 2026 · Korea Heritage Service official data

Jongmyo Shrine

宗廟（종묘）は朝鮮王朝の王室祠堂で、500年以上にわたり王と王妃を祀り続けたUNESCO世界遺産です。49柱の王と王妃の位牌が安置され、世界で最も長く使用され続けている祠堂の一つです。

チケット料金

Adults: ₩1,000 · Youth (7–18): ₩500 · Children under 7 & Seniors 65+: Free

営業時間とガイドツアー

Mar–Oct: 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Nov–Feb: 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Closed: Every Tuesday
Note: Entry to Jeongjeon (main hall) requires a free guided tour, available at fixed intervals.

アクセス方法

Subway: Line 1/3/5 Jongno 3-ga Station (Exit 11) — 5 min walk.

Bus: Routes 101, 162, 171, 272, 606 stop near Jongno 3-ga.

UNESCO世界遺産の意義

Jongmyo was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 for its outstanding universal value as a masterpiece of Confucian architecture and ritual practice. The shrine has been continuously used for over 500 years, making it one of the oldest and longest-operating shrines in East Asia.

The architectural design follows strict Confucian principles — the simple, unadorned wooden structures emphasize solemnity and respect. The 101-meter-long Jeongjeon is the longest wooden building in Asia, a remarkable feat of traditional engineering.

宗廟祭礼

The annual Royal Ancestral Rite (종묘제례, Jongmyo Jerye) is performed on the first Sunday of May. This elaborate ceremony features 28 musicians and 64 dancers in traditional costumes, performing ancient court music and dances to honor the spirits of deceased monarchs. In 2001, the Jongmyo Jeryeak (court music) was designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

観光ヒント

  • The guided tour of Jeongjeon is free and runs every 20-30 minutes
  • The Ancestral Rite Museum inside the grounds is free to enter
  • Combine with Changgyeonggung (adjacent) for a full day
  • May is the best month to visit if you want to see the Jerye ceremony
  • The long, corridor-like interior of Jeongjeon is a unique photo opportunity

よくあるご質問

What is Jongmyo Shrine?
Jongmyo (종묘) is the royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon dynasty, where ceremonies honoring deceased kings and queens were performed. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
How much is the Jongmyo ticket?
Adults: ₩1,000. Youth (7–18): ₩500. Free for children under 7 and seniors 65+. The cheapest of all Seoul heritage sites.
What are Jongmyo opening hours?
09:00–18:00 (Mar–Oct), 09:00–17:00 (Nov–Feb). Closed Tuesdays. The main hall (Jeongjeon) requires a guided tour to enter.
What is Jongmyo Jerye?
Jongmyo Jerye (종묘제례) is the Royal Ancestral Rite, performed annually on the first Sunday of May. It is an Intangible Cultural Heritage, featuring traditional music (Jeryeak) and dance (Jerye Mu).