Naesosa Temple
내소사
A Baekje-era temple on the Byeonsan Peninsula. The approach of about 600 meters through a fir forest and the great hall with its carved lattice doors have a special charm.
Naesosa is located in Byeonsan Peninsula National Park. According to tradition, it was founded in 633 during the Baekje period. The most beautiful stretch of the temple is the approximately 600-meter path lined with fir trees, from Iljumun Gate to Cheonwangmun Gate. The firs are about 150 years old, stand tall, and create deep shade, especially atmospheric in autumn and winter. The Daeungjeon Hall is a mid-Joseon period timber building and is a designated treasure. Its doors are carved with lotus and chrysanthemum lattice patterns. They have not been painted, so the natural wood color remains. They are considered masterpieces of Korean temple woodcarving. Since 2023, admission has been free.
From Jeonju, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. You can also take a bus from the Buan Bus Terminal. It can be combined with a visit to Chaeseokgang on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Seonunsa Temple
- Chaeseokgang Cliffs
- Gochang Dolmen Site
- Naejangsan National Park
- Gunsan Modern History District
- Geumsansa Temple & Moaksan
- Jeonju National Museum
- Samcheon-dong Makgeolli Alley