Janggoksa Temple (Cheongyang)

Janggoksa Temple is a traditional temple that is said to have first built the temple in 850 (the 12th year of King Munseong's reign of Silla) by Chejing, a Buddhist monk. Janggoksa Temple, located in Chilgapsan Provincial Park, has 3 national treasures, 4 treasures, 1 Chungcheongnam-do tangible cultural heritage, and 1 Chungcheongnam-do cultural heritage material. The detailed history of Janggoksa Temple is not known, and the main hall currently has an unusual structure divided into two parts, upper and lower. The floor of the upper main hall has a unique structure of square bricks instead of floors, and the lower main hall has a gable roof in the shape of the character 人, and although it is small, the use of multiple layers of roofing adds to the beauty of the building. In addition, the Medicine Buddha, enshrined in the upper and lower main halls, is known to have the power to cure incurable diseases (a power given by a Buddha or Bodhisattva to benefit living beings with a compassionate heart), and many reports and tourists come from all over the country.
The Janggoksa Cherry Blossom Road, along with the spiral road, is one of the top 100 beautiful roads in Korea. The cherry tree branches form a tunnel, creating a fantastic atmosphere in spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.

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Admission fee

Free

Restroom

Yes