Oeosa Temple (오어사(포항))
History · 1 Oeo-ro, Ocheon-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 오어사주차장 · straight-line 109m
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
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- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
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- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-02-09 · Collected: Not provided
Oeosa Temple, located on Unjesan Mountain, is a historic Buddhist temple founded in the 7th century during the reign of King Jinpyeong of the Silla dynasty. Originally known as Hangsasa Temple, it is associated with the renowned monk Wonhyo. According to legend, the temple’s name, which can literally be translated as “My Fish Temple,” comes from a story in which Wonhyo and another monk competed to revive fish in a nearby stream through spiritual power. The oldest structure in the temple is Daeungjeon Hall, rebuilt in 1741 during the Joseon dynasty. The temple is home to important cultural treasures, including the Daeungjeon Hall.
In the area
Buddhism 1 of 14 attractions in Nam-gu, Pohang-si
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI