Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage (금산 보리암(남해))

Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage (금산 보리암(남해))

– Homepage
tour.namhae.go.kr

– Tel
+82-55-860-5800

Boriam Hermitage sits atop Geumsan Mountain (alt. 704 m). The mountain was once called Bogwangsan Mountain as it was home to Bogwangsa Temple, founded by Monk Wonhyo. The name Geumsan was bestowed upon the mountain by King Taejo after he founded the Joseon dynasty. Along with Bomunsa Temple in Ganghwado Island and Hongnyeonam Hermitage in Naksansa Temple, Boriam Hermitage is known as one of the most prestigious prayer spots in Korea.

– Address : 665, Boriam-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-860-5800

– Parking
Available (Bokggok Parking Lot 1 & 2)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Admission Fees
1,000 won (based on adults)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Geumsan Mountain (금산 (남해))

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– Homepage
hallyeo.knps.or.kr

– Tel
+82-1588-3415

As home to Bogwangsa Temple founded by Monk Wonhyo, Geumsan Mountain was originally called Bogwangsan. Its current name, meaning “to be adorned with silk for eternity,” was bestowed upon the mountain by King Taejo in honor of the mountain’s spiritual powers, which he believed had listened to his 100-day prayer and consequently helped him rise to the throne as the first king of Joseon. Although the mountain is known to have the largest volume of granite rocks in the archipelago, the mountain’s rich soil made it a home to the largest colony of deciduous trees on the southern coast. Boriam Hermitage, known to be one of the three holiest Buddhist prayer sites, is also on Geumsan Mountain.