| Address |
| Seokpo-ri, Jinseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do |
| Description |
Naesosa was built by Buddhist Monk Hye-Gu in 633A.D. during the Silla Dynasty,
and was rebuilt by Monk Cheong-Min during the Joseon Dynasty in 1633. The
Dae-Ungbojeon Pagoda of the temple was built at this time. With the main
sanctuary as the center point, the area is a 500m radius and was named a
culturally protected areain 1986.
There are fir trees on either side of the
entrance that extends for about 600m as you walk into the main gate of Naesosa
Temple. The path is shaped like a tunnel with the trees, and after you’ve
enjoyed the smell and scenery of the fir trees, you come to a row of cherry
blossom trees that makes this road ideal for a walk. Just before the temple
itself, you will come across the four gods that “guard” the temple, called
Sacheonwangsang. Just past the gate is the temple itself. The first thing that
you will notice is the 1000-year-old Dangsan tree. Long ago, people use to come
to the foot of this tree and pray under it.
There is also a bronze bell used
by Buddhist temples, housed inside Beomjonggak. This particular bell was made
during the Goryeo Era and is completely engraved with three images of Buddha,
called Samjonsang. The center of the temple is the Dae-Ungbojeon building, which
has a roof decorated with splendid colors and designs of Dancheong that make it
very beautiful. Flower Salmun doors, shaped like Lotus and Chrysanthemum
flowers, also add to the traditional beauty of the building.
There is one
other thing that you can’t miss while visiting Naesosa Temple. It is Haewuso,
located in one corner of the temple. The name means “this place gets rid of
worries”, and the surrounding bamboo grove makes this spot very elegant and
beautiful.
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| Directions |
- From the Buan Bus Terminal, take the bus (06:30-20:30, Bus comes every
20-30
min, Takes 70 min) headed to Naesosa Temple and get off at the Naesosa
Temple bus
stop.
- Taxi takes 25 min.
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| Information |
1. Naesosa Temple Tel : +82-63-583-2443 (Kor,Eng)
2. Homepage:
www.npa.or.kr/pyonsan (Kor/Eng/Frn)
3. Admission Fee: Park Entrance + Cultural
Monument Fee
Individuals:
20 and older - 2600 won, 14-19 - 1300
won, under 13 - 700 won
Groups (30 or more):
20 and older - 2400 won, 14-19 - 1100 won, under 13 - 550 won
4. Open: from sunrise to sunset.
5. Closed: None
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