Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수))
History · 1 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 임포(향일암) · straight-line 407m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Sunrise-Sunset
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Not provided
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-06-30 · Collected: Not provided
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.
In the area
Buddhism 2 of 36 attractions in Yeosu-si
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI