The name of the temple is believed to have originated from the fact that it is located south of Gajisan Mountain or Seokansan Mountain. Built in 824 A.D. (during the 16th year of King Heondeok’s reign), the temple was destroyed during the Japanese Invasions of Korea (1592-1598) and rebuilt in 1674 (during the 15th year of King Hyeongjong’s reign). Since then, it has gone through rebuilding several times. Consisting of 30 buildings, the temple is home to many Buddhist nuns. Seongnamsa Three Story Pagoda (Local Tangible Cultural Property No. 5) was built in 824 A.D. by Monk Doui, reflecting his wish of protecting the country from foreign invasions. The pagoda was initially placed in front of Daeungjeon, but moved to the current location in 1973. Other notable relics in the temple include the Statue of Monk Doui (National Treasure No. 369), Three Story Sarira Pagoda, and Stone Water Tank (Cultural Property Material No. 4).
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- Hiking Course Seoknamsa Parking Lot - Ssal Rock Gajisan Mountain Araejae Eoksan Daebisa Temple Unmunsa Parking 20km Takes 12 Hour 1 Night Course Br Nammyeong-ri Unmunsan 16km 10 Seoknamgogae Top Of The Mountain 10km 4 30min
- Activity Fees Adults - 1 700 Won Group 500 Br Teenagers 300 000 Children 800 Br 30 Or More
- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees Small Vehicles 2 000 Won Large 4
- Interpretation Services Offered Not Available
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-52-264-8900
- Parking facilities Available
- Hours of operation Sunrise-sunset
location
557, Seongnam-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan