8 minutes from Jeonju Station: Yaksuam Hermitage, a spring and Maitreya Buddha
Yaksuam Hermitage is a traditional temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism on Dodangsan-ro in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju. It was founded in 1986 by the monk Myobeop. The site is open at all times, year-round, and free of charge. It is listed as approximately 603 m, or an 8-minute walk, from Jeonju Station, but bus routes and parking information have not been confirmed.
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603 m from Jeonju Station to Yaksuam, an 8-minute walk
Yaksuam is located at 46-10 Dodangsan-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State (Uadong 3-ga), with postal code 54911. For visitors from outside the area, the simplest starting point is Jeonju Station. Yaksuam is approximately 603 m from Jeonju Station, or about an 8-minute walk.
However, no confirmed information is available on the bus route number and stop name, station exit number, or specific bus route to Yaksuam. When walking from Jeonju Station, it is best to set 46-10 Dodangsan-ro as the destination. The lot number for the address is 461-15 Uadong 3-ga, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State.
A Taego Order temple founded by Monk Myobeop in 1986
Yaksuam is introduced as a temple of the Korean Buddhist Taego Order and was founded by Monk Myobeop in 1986. It is also listed in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s May 2024 register of traditional temples as a Taego Order temple located at 46-10 Dodangsan-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si.
The origin of Yaksuam’s founding is connected to the current abbot, Monk Myobeop, having dreamt of Maitreya Buddha. According to the transmitted account, Monk Myobeop was told to provide medicine here. A seated statue of Maitreya stood on the site at the time, but it is said to have been taken away by someone around the time the temple was built and is now left in an orchard.
From the Inbeopdang above the mineral spring to the 1991 bell pavilion
Yaksuam is introduced as a temple that built an Inbeopdang above the mineral spring and later created a new standing statue of Maitreya. The mineral spring is described as a place visited by many people because of its good water quality, showing that the temple’s name and character of place are directly connected to the spring.
The bell pavilion was built in 1991, and plans are reportedly in place to construct a Daeungjeon Hall in the style of a wooden pagoda beside it. Therefore, the key feature to see at Yaksuam is not a large cultural heritage complex, but the process by which the mineral spring, standing Maitreya statue, Inbeopdang, and bell pavilion came together in one space.
How to visit this small temple, open year-round and free of charge
According to tourism information, Yaksuam is open at all times and throughout the year. Admission is free, and it is not listed as a place requiring a separate ticket booth or admission ticket. The telephone number is 063-241-2423.
The convenience facility confirmed in the on-site information is a restroom separated for men and women. Since foreign-language information services are listed as unavailable, it is more practical to write the address and the key names—mineral spring, standing Maitreya statue, and bell pavilion—on your phone rather than expect English explanations or a foreign-language audio guide.
A place where photography, access, and parking should be assessed quietly on site
For Yaksuam, it has not been confirmed whether photography is prohibited, how far visitors may enter inside the Buddha hall, whether cash payment is required, or whether an audio guide is available. The notice that it is open at all times means that the temple grounds can be visited during those hours, but it should not be interpreted as permission to freely enter worship areas or the interior of the Buddha hall.
No confirmed information is available regarding parking availability, parking fees, wheelchair or stroller accessibility, slopes, or stairs. First-time foreign visitors should bear in mind that there may be areas where shoes must be removed. In front of the Buddha hall, it is safest to first observe the rules regarding photography and entry and move quietly.
An itinerary extending to the 421 m Travelers’ Library and 921 m Jinmi Banjeom
The nearest nearby attraction listed around Yaksuam is the Cheotmajungil Travelers’ Library, within approximately 421 m. If you plan to have a meal as well, Jinmi Banjeom is within about 921 m, Sindon Joseon Annex within about 1,383 m, and Hoseong Sundae Main Branch within about 1,641 m.
If you are looking for leisure facilities, Jeonju Horse Riding Center is within approximately 1,050 m, while Jeonju Signature Hotel is listed as an accommodation option within about 415 m. These distances are distances to nearby facilities given on the information page, so actual walking routes and business operating status cannot be assumed based on the same criteria. Nevertheless, they can be useful when including Yaksuam in an itinerary around Jeonju Station.
Registration information from 2007 and update records from 2025
The initial registration date for Yaksuam tourism information was December 18, 2007, and the last modification was recorded as December 17, 2025, at 16:04. The public licensing date was March 2, 1992, and the public data marks it as operating and in normal status.
The public data number is 1,253, and the management number is 4641000-011. The last modification time for this data was recorded as December 18, 2013, at 15:11:02, and the data update date was recorded as January 19, 2024, at 01:16:45. The differing dates in the tourism information and public licensing data are because the registration and modification criteria for each record differ.
Why the address and telephone number remain in separate records
The representative telephone number listed in the tourism information is 063-241-2423. Meanwhile, the public licensing data records the location telephone number as 0632410124, so both numbers can be found. For general inquiries before visiting, you can prioritize the tourism information number, 063-241-2423.
The official tourism information URL is https://tour.jb.go.kr. No website for Yaksuam itself was found, and no separate figures were confirmed for parking, recommended viewing time, or accessibility. Plan a short visit to the temple grounds, but it is appropriate for this site not to assume that a religious space can be used as freely as a tourist attraction.
Before You Go
- Address
- 46-10 Dodangsan-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State (Uadong 3-ga), postal code 54911
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 063-241-2423
- Official site
- https://tour.jb.go.kr
The information above is accurate as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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