Jinjeonsa Temple Site Three-Story Pagoda 양양 진전사지 삼층석탑
Yangyang · Naksan & Mulchi · Sights
This graceful three-story pagoda is all that remains standing of Jinjeonsa, a temple linked to the early days of Seon Buddhism in Korea, and it is designated a National Treasure. It stands in open farmland with Seoraksan behind it, which makes the setting more memorable than the monument itself. Look closely at the reliefs on the base and body, which show guardian figures and celestial beings carved with surprising softness.
There is no ticket office and no crowd; you can walk up, read the signboards and sit for a while. A visit takes under an hour and suits history fans who like quiet places.
It is an easy drive from Yangyang town toward the Seoraksan foothills, following brown heritage signs to the site. Public transport is rare, so use a car or taxi. (Show a driver: 진전사지 삼층석탑)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 양양 진전사지 삼층석탑
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings are peaceful, and autumn foliage frames the pagoda beautifully.
- Pair it with
- Naksansa Temple is about ten minutes away by car, and Naksan Jeonbuk Paldo Sikdang nearby serves fish stews for lunch.
- Great for
- Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A National Treasure Silla pagoda stands among fields at the foot of Seoraksan. Read the signboard first; the carving on the base and body is easier to spot.