Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사(설악산))

Sinheungsa Temple is a temple located in Seoraksan Mountain near Sokcho. It belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was originally founded as Hyangseongsa Temple by the monk Jajang in the Shilla dynasty (A.D. 652). Within the temple grounds, cultural heritage sites such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, a wooden structure from the mid-Joseon period, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site. The temple offers a templestay program where visitors can experience temple life firsthand. Participants can engage in various activities such as Buddhist ceremonies, Buddhist prayer, 108 prostrations, and lotus lantern and rosary making.

Experience Guide

Templestay  

Age Limit for Experience

Open to visitors of all ages  

Opening Day

1900-01-01  

Opening Hours

Open 24 hr  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available (450 spaces)  

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7044  

Restrooms

Available

Activity Fees

Adults: 3,500 won / Teenagers: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won

Available Facilities

None

Parking Fees

Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won
Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won
Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: 6,000 won, Accommodation: 12,000 won
Large vehicle, High season, For the day: 7,500 won, Accommodation: 15,000 won

Admission Fees

[Admission] Free / [Templestay] Varies by experience

Interpretation Services Offered

None

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

None