Beomeosa Temple
범어사
A Silla-era temple at the foot of Geumjeongsan, one of Korea's major Seon Buddhism centers, best known for its One-Pillar Gate, wisteria groves, and autumn foliage.
Beomeosa sits on the eastern foot of Geumjeongsan in northern Busan. Tradition says it was founded in 678 in the Silla period. It is one of the main temples of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and, together with Tongdosa and Haeinsa, is counted among the three great temples of the Yeongnam region. Most of the existing buildings date from reconstructions in the Joseon period. The One-Pillar Gate, supported by four stone pillars, is a treasure-grade structure, and the Daeungjeon (Main Hall) is a National Treasure. In the valley beside the temple, Deungun Valley (Wisteria Cloud Valley) has thousands of wild wisteria vines and is a natural monument. Visitors can take part in a Temple Stay at the temple, or hike up Geumjeongsan Fortress from here. Admission to the temple is free. Getting there: take subway Line 1 to Beomeosa Station, then transfer to bus 90 for about 10 minutes uphill.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Geumjeongsanseong Fortress
- Dongnae Hot Springs & Heosimcheong
- Seomyeon
- Busan Cinema Center
- Shinsegae Centum City & Spa Land
- Gwangalli Beach
- Haeundae Beach
- UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea