Samhwasa Temple (삼화사)

Published 2010-11-29 Updated 2020-03-27 View 15298

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gangwon-do Donghae-si, Samhwasa Temple (삼화사) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Samhwasa Temple is located near the entrance of the Mureung Valley of Dutasan Mountain in the City of Donghae, Gangwon Province. The one-thousand year old, small but historical temple falls under the supervision of Woljeongsa Temple. It was originally named “Geukryeondae” when built by monk Jijangyulsa during the eleventh year of Queen Seonseok of the Silla Kingdom (AD 642). In 864 it was renamed Samgongam by the chief monk, and during the reign of King Taejo of the Goryeo dynasty, it changed to the current name, Samhwasa Temple.

The temple houses the main shrine (also called Yaksajeon), Jeokkwangjeon, Beomjonggak pavilion, Geukrakjeon shrine, Birojeon shrine, Chilseongdan shrine, and Muhyanggak pavilion. The temple is also home to national treasures No. 1277 (three story stone pagoda) and No. 1292 (steel sitting Buddha statue).

Samhwasa Temple operates a school teaching Buddhism and offers temple stay programs providing a beautiful, serene experience of temple life.

Telephone

+82-33-534-7661

Homepage

www.samhwasa.or.kr (Korean only)
samhwasa.templestay.com (Korean only)

Detailed Information

Admission Fees
Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 700 won
Groups: Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won

* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 or younger), seniors citizens (ages 65 or older)
* Groups of 30 people or more

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Small-sized car 2,000 won / Large-sized car 5,000 won

Interpretation Services Offered
Not Available