This ancient temple was built in the 11th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla (671) by the Buddhist monk Uisang. Naksansa Temple is one of the foremost sights of Yangyang, and one of the most historic sites in the region. Along with Ganghwa’s Bomunsa Temple and Namhae’s Boriam Hermitage, it is said to be one of the three centers of the cult of Avalokitesvara in Korea. Its handsome view overlooking the East Sea has earned it a spot in the Eight Sights of Gwandong (eight famous sights in Yeongdong region of Gangwon-do), documented throughout the ages in many classic literature and poetry. Today’s Naksansa Temple is a product of many restorations and expansions, and has many examples of cultural heritage within its walls. There is a 16 meter-tall statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to Uisangdae, a pavilion built to overlook the sunrise over the East Sea on a coastal cliff, Hongnyeonam Hermitage, built over the crashing waves, Seven-story Stone Pagoda of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 499), a Joseon-era pagoda with Goryeo-era style, and Stupa, Stele, and Reliquaries of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 1723), including a number of sarira. A mountain fire in 2005 resulted in the loss of 20 buildings, including the building that housed its bronze bell (formerly Treasure No. 479 of Korea). The temple also operates templestay programs available through its website.
information
- Film Locations Drama Taejo Wang Geon 2000
- Admission Fees Entrance To Naksansa Temple Rsquo S Cultural Heritage Br Individual Adults 4 000 Won Teenagers 1 500 Children Group 3 700
- Parking Fees 4 000 Won
- Available Facilities Uisangdae Pavilion Naksansa Temple
- Restrooms Available
- Interpretation Services Offered Not Available
- Capacity N A
- Experience age Open To Visitors Of All Ages
- Experience guide Sunrise Tourism
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-672-2447 8
- Opening date 1953
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation 06 00 19 30 Visitors Must Exit The Complex By 20
location
100, Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do