Oeosa Temple
오어사
An ancient Silla temple beside Oeo Pond, linked to legends of the eminent monks Wonhyo and Hyegong. From the hermitage of Jajang on the cliff opposite, you can look down over the lake and the temple.
Oeosa Temple sits against the mountain beside a lake. Legend says that the Silla monks Wonhyo and Hyegong competed in fishing in a stream, and that is how the name “Oeo,” meaning “my fish,” came about. In front of the temple are a suspension bridge across Oeo Pond and a lakeside trail. On the cliff across the water, the Jajang Hermitage offers the best vantage point for overlooking the whole temple and the lake, about a 15-minute climb on foot. Entry is free. The temple is about 15 kilometers south of Pohang’s city center, roughly 30 minutes by car, and bus services are infrequent.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Park1538
- Pohang Canal
- Jukdo Market
- Yeonorang Seonyeo Theme Park
- Yeongildae Beach
- Space Walk (Hwanho Park)
- Guryongpo Japanese House Street
- Homigot Sunrise Square