Samhwasa Temple is located near the entrance of the Mureung Valley of Dutasan Mountain in the City of Donghae, Gangwon Province. The one-thousand year old, small but historical temple falls under the supervision of Woljeongsa Temple. It was originally named “Geukryeondae” when built by monk Jijangyulsa during the eleventh year of Queen Seonseok of the Silla Kingdom (AD 642). In 864 it was renamed Samgongam by the chief monk, and during the reign of King Taejo of the Goryeo dynasty, it changed to the current name, Samhwasa Temple. The temple houses the main shrine (also called Yaksajeon), Jeokkwangjeon, Beomjonggak pavilion, Geukrakjeon shrine, Birojeon shrine, Chilseongdan shrine, and Muhyanggak pavilion. The temple is also home to national treasures No. 1277 (three story stone pagoda) and No. 1292 (steel sitting Buddha statue). Samhwasa Temple operates a school teaching Buddhism and offers temple stay programs providing a beautiful, serene experience of temple life.
information
- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees Small-sized Car 2 000 Won Large-sized 5
- Admission Fees Individuals Adults 2 000 Won Teenagers 1 500 Children 700 Br Groups Won Free Admission Preschoolers Ages 6 Or Younger Seniors Citizens 65 Older Groups Of 30 People More
- Interpretation Services Offered Not Available
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-534-7661
- Parking facilities Mureung Valley Parking Lot
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Sunrise To Sunset
location
584, Mureung-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do