Beomeosa Temple: Busan's Cultural Jewel

Beomeosa Temple is Busan's top attraction and one of Korea's leading urban temples. The brilliantly colored building is nestled at the foot of Mount Geumjeonsan. Although it is located in South Korea's second largest city, the temple feels a million miles away from the activity of Busan.

A 1,300-Year Legacy in South Korea

Beomeosa Temple was originally constructed in 678 AD by a Buddhist scholar. It was destroyed in the Japanese invasion of 1592 to 1593, but was renovated in 1713 and has remained intact since that time. Today, the shrine is an important Buddhist holy site that attracts the devout and the curious alike.

Temple Highlights and When to Visit

Beomeosa is one of the best examples of architecture from the Joseon Dynasty. It boasts a three-story pagoda with four pillars, seven royal palace wings, numerous pavilions, three gates, and eleven hermitages. If you can, visit in May when the wisteria is in full bloom and the valleys surrounding the temple are lush and green.

How to Get to the Temple from Your Hotel or Vacation Rental

Take the subway to Beomeosa Station (Busan Subway Line 1) and leave via Exit 5 or Exit 7. From there, walk about five minutes to the Samsin bus stop. Bus 90 will take you directly to the temple's ticket office.