Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수))

Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수))

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Hyangiram Hermitage is one of four Buddhist hermitages in Korea where the faithful come to pray to the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. It was originally named Wontongam Hermitage, established by Monk Wonhyo during the fourth year of Baekje King Uija’s reign (644). Wontongam Hermiatge was renamed to Geumoam Hermitage by Monk Yunpil in the 9th year of Goryeo King Gwangjong’s reign (958), then renamed once again to Hyangiram Hermitage by Monk Inmuk during the 41st year of Joseon King Sukjong’s reign (1715). The temple contains many buildings both preserved and rebuilt, including the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, which was rebuilt in 2012 after it burned down in a fire.

– Address : 1 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Information and Guides
+82-61-644-4742

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Sunrise-Sunset

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수 향일암일출제)

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www.yeosu.go.kr

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+82-61-659-4743

Hyangiram Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight festival that begins on New Year’s Eve. It takes place at the historic Hyangiram Hermitage, which was built in the year 644. As the New Year’s Day dawns, visitors can witness the sun rise above the horizon from Hyangiram, which literally means “a hermitage facing the sun.”