Seosan Illaksa Temple (일락사 (서산))

Description

Illaksa Temple is located on the southwestern side of Illaksan Mountain. There are no records referencing the temple building, but several documents mention a Uihyeonseonsa Temple, which is believed to have been Illaksa at the time of its foundation. Uihyeonseonsa Temple is estimated to have been founded in 663. There are records of several restorations in works including "Seosan Gunji" and "Haemi Eupji," published after 1970. The temple premises also include the Three-story Stone Pagoda (Cultural Properties Materials) and Iron Buddha (Cultural Properties Materials), both estimated to have been built during the Goryeo dynasty. Hwangnakgyegok Valley is downhill from the temple.

data provided by Korea Tourism Organization