Samhwasa Temple (삼화사)

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.

Opening Hours

Sunrise to sunset  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Mureung Valley Parking Lot  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-534-7661  

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

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

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

Interpretation Services Offered

Not Available