Haksam Hermitage at the Foot of Godeoksan Mountain, a Small Buddhist Cultural Heritage Site in Jeonju
Haksam Hermitage is a cultural heritage resource of Jeonbuk State located on the western foothills of Godeoksan Mountain in Pyeonghwa-dong 2-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju. Explore its history, from the traditional account of its founding in 1786 to the architecture of Jaeumjeon Hall, Geungnakjeon Hall, and Sanwanggak Pavilion, as well as the history of enshrining Buddhist paintings. This guide also provides essential visitor information, including year-round access and parking availability.
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The Name of Haksoam, Founded by Monk Gwanghye in 1786
Haksoam, written in Chinese characters as 鶴巢庵, is a Buddhist temple classified as a cultural heritage resource of Jeonbuk State. The National Heritage Portal classifies it under historic buildings and sites · religious beliefs · Buddhism · temples, and records its cultural heritage designation date as April 1, 1984.
Haksoam is located on the western slope of Godeoksan Mountain. It is said to have been named Haksoam because the surrounding terrain resembles a crane’s nest, and tradition holds that it was founded in 1786, the 10th year of King Jeongjo’s reign, by Monk Gwanghye. According to the National Heritage Portal, its current location is San 51, Pyeonghwa-dong 2-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk State.
Architectural Changes at Haksoam Seen in Jaeumjeon and Geungnakjeon
The temple grounds contain several halls, including Jaeumjeon, Geungnakjeon, and Sanwanggak. The main hall, Jaeumjeon, was rebuilt in the mid-19th century and has a gable-roof structure measuring three bays across the front and one bay along the side. Jaeumjeon enshrines a wooden seated Tathagata statue and a stone standing attendant bodhisattva statue.
Geungnakjeon is a hipped-and-gabled-roof building measuring five bays across the front and three bays along the side. Built in 1934, it enshrines a wooden seated Amitabha Tathagata statue. Sanwanggak is a hall dedicated to the mountain deity. It was built in 1997, and another record explains that it was rebuilt that same year after being moved about 5 meters behind its original location.
Records of Buddhist Paintings Enshrined Since 1875
The hanging Buddhist painting behind the Buddha enshrined in Jaeumjeon was created in 1875, the 12th year of King Gojong’s reign. In 1915, paintings of the Seven Stars and the Recluse Sage were enshrined, followed in 1925 by the Amitabha painting behind the Buddha in Geungnakjeon and the Guardian Deities painting currently located on the floor of Inbeopdang Hall.
The present Inbeopdang Hall was built in 1934. A painting of Śakra and the Heavenly Dragon was enshrined in 1985, and in 1994, when Monk Wonhye resided at the temple, the roof tiles of the halls were repaired and renovation work was carried out. Because of this history, Haksoam is better understood not as a temple completed at one particular time, but as a place where halls and Buddhist paintings continued to be added from the mid-19th century onward.
Open Year-Round, but Temple Etiquette Comes First
Tourist information states that Haksoam is open at all times and does not close on any day of the year. The National Heritage Portal does not list a separate admission fee, so it is difficult to describe the site as a place where visitors pass through a ticket booth like at a typical paid museum. However, because the interiors of the halls are worship spaces, it cannot be assumed that outside visitors may always enter freely. For safety and courtesy, do not enter areas where the doors are closed.
Public information does not confirm whether photography is prohibited, which areas are restricted, whether payment is cash-only, whether English information or an audio guide is available, or whether the site is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. When viewing the halls, observe quietly in front of the worship halls, and avoid using flash near Buddhist statues and paintings or crossing through spaces where worship is in progress.
Address and Parking Information Before Going to 49-67 Pyeonghwa 7-gil
The visitor address is 49-67 Pyeonghwa 7-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk State, while the National Heritage Portal lists the location as San 51, Pyeonghwa-dong 2-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk State. Since the two address formats differ, it is practical to enter the road-name address first into a taxi or navigation system and check whether the destination is shown deeper into the mountain slope.
Parking facilities are said to be available, but parking fees have not been confirmed. Restrooms are also reported to be available. Specific public transportation information, including bus numbers, stop names, walking time after getting off, and subway exit details, is not listed in the public information. For travelers visiting Jeonju for the first time, showing the address to a taxi driver is likely to be more predictable than transferring between buses.
What to Confirm at 063-222-2776
Haksoam’s main telephone number is 063-222-2776. Even though it is described as open at all times and year-round, details that may vary on site—such as access to hall interiors, event or worship times, and the actual availability of parking spaces—can be confirmed by calling this number before departure.
The official webpage available for confirmation is Haksoam’s information page on the National Heritage Portal. It states that Haksoam is a cultural heritage resource of Jeonbuk State, gives the designation date as April 1, 1984, and lists the location, owner, and manager as Haksoam. Since no separate recommended viewing time is published, it is best to plan a short visit to quietly look around the exteriors of the halls and the temple grounds, with any nearby walk scheduled separately.
A Wansan-gu Itinerary Combined with Namgosa Temple and Namgosanseong Fortress
Nearby points of interest connected with Haksoam include Namgosa Temple and Jeonju Namgosanseong Fortress, each listed as approximately 2 km away. Combining the Buddhist temple and the fortress ruins in one itinerary allows visitors to explore both Haksoam’s religious space and Jeonju’s mountain defenses and surrounding living area.
Jeonghyesa Temple and Buljeongsa Temple are each listed as approximately 3 km away, as are Wansan Park and Seohak-dong Art Village. However, the actual walking distances to Haksoam, the steepness of the uphill sections, and travel times between each location have not been confirmed in the public sources. Rather than planning to connect several places entirely on foot, it is more realistic to include parking or taxi travel in the itinerary. Video search results also include videos covering Jeonju Godeoksan Mountain and Haksan Park.
Before You Go
- Address
- 49-67 Pyeonghwa 7-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk State
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- No separate admission fee is listed on the official page
- Phone
- 063-222-2776
- Official site
- https://www.heritage.go.kr/heri/cul/culSelectDetail.do?VdkVgwKey=31%2C00030000%2C35
- Parking
- Parking facilities available; parking fees not confirmed
The information above is accurate as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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Namgosa TempleExplore the temple grounds and enjoy views of Jeonju from this mountain temple. -
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Namgosa Fortress, JeonjuWalk along the fortress paths of Later Baekje and Joseon while enjoying mountain views. -
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Daehabanjeom Pyeonghwa BranchEnjoy Korean-Chinese dishes such as Chinese-style bibimbap and jjamppong. -
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Mermil Jinmi-jip Main BranchEnjoy noodle dishes such as buckwheat soba and kongguksu (noodles in chilled soybean soup).
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