Hyangcheonsa Temple (Yesan)

Hyangcheonsa Temple is a temple located in the valley of Geumo Mountain near the western part of Yesan town, serving as a resting place while being close to the town. This temple is a historic temple said to have been founded in 652 (12th year of King Uija of Baekje). According to the founding legend, a golden crow was drinking water from a spring emitting a fragrant scent, so it was named 'Hyangcheon' (fragrant spring), and Master Uigak built a temple at the site of the spring and named it Hyangcheonsa. Geumo Mountain, where the temple is located, also derives its name from the golden crow.

Within the grounds, there are Nahanjeon Hall and Dongseondang Hall centered around Geungnakjeon Hall, and separately, a precinct centered around Cheonbuljeon Hall has been established. In spring, Cheonbuljeon Hall with red zinnias in bloom is beautiful, and in autumn, the autumn foliage dyes the entire Hyangcheonsa Temple area red. It also houses cultural properties such as Cheonbuljeon Hall, a nine-story stone pagoda, and stupas designated as Chungcheongnam-do Cultural Heritage Materials, as well as a Gwaebuldo painting and artifacts including Five Tathagatas, Four Bodhisattvas, and Eight Vajras designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage. Nearby, in addition to Geumo Mountain, there are Anrak Mountain (425m), Yesan Hyanggyo, Yesan Market, and Yesan Gukbap Street, which can be visited together.

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Admission fee

Free

Restroom

Yes