Korea Tourism Organization
Korea Tourism Organization
Korea Tourism OrganizationSudeoksa Temple
TempleYesan
Visit Information
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset (varies seasonally)
- Admission
- Adults 3,000 KRW, youth 2,000 KRW, children 1,000 KRW (ages 65+ free with ID)
- Address
- 79 Sudeoksaan-gil, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Phone
- +82-41-330-7700
- Website
- sudeoksa.com
About
The head temple of the 7th district of the Jogye Order, supervising 36 temples across the Naepo region of South Chungcheong. The temple is believed to have been founded during the late Baekje period before 601 CE, though detailed records are scarce. Its Daeungjeon (Main Buddha Hall), constructed by Goryeo in 1308, is the oldest standing wooden building in Korea with a confirmed dated construction record and was designated National Treasure No. 49 in 1962. The hall's exposed beam structure (jusimpo style) is studied as a benchmark of Goryeo-era timber architecture.
What to See
Daeungjeon Hall, National Treasure No. 49, built 1308 (Goryeo)
Oldest dated wooden building in Korea with construction record found during 1936-40 disassembly
Head temple of the 7th Jogye Order district, overseeing 36 Naepo-region temples
Mountainside compound on the slopes of Deoksungsan, founded before 601 CE
Visitor Tips
- About a 10-minute walk uphill from the parking area to the main precinct
- Templestay programs available; book in advance through the official site
- Vegetarian temple meals served at Yakseon Gongyanggan near the entrance