Songgwangsa Temple (Wanju)

It is a temple located at the foot of Jongnam Mountain in Wanju, and its first appearance in historical records is during the Unified Silla Dynasty. Zen Master Chejing, who was practicing at Eokseongsa Temple on Seoraksan Mountain, stayed for a while at Baekryunsa Temple, famous for its spiritual magnificence, while on his way to study in China. Baekryunsa Temple is said to be a temple built next to a spiritual spring on the south side of Jongnamsan Mountain. After Master Chejing returned to Korea, Baekryunsa Temple was renamed Songgwangsa Temple. It was completely destroyed during the Japanese Invasion of Korea and the Japanese invasion of Korea, but in 1636, Master Byeok-am Gakseong made a great effort to rebuild it to its current size. The grounds consist of Daeungjeon, Ksitigarbha Hall, Yaksijeon, Gwaneumjeon, Cross, Geumgangmun, Incense Hall, and Jeokmukdang. It preserves valuable cultural heritage, including the main hall designated as a treasure, the bell tower, the only cross-shaped pavilion in Korea, and the Geumgangmun Gate, which was designated as a treasure in 2024, along with the Sojo Cheonwang Statue. We run a temple stay and a Buddhist school, and through early morning worship, 108 bows, meditation, and chatting with monks, you can let go of your complicated thoughts and take time to reflect on yourself.

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Facility usage fee

- Temple stay 30,000~70,000

Restroom

Yes