Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea

Address of Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea: Baekam-ri, Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Directions of Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea: From Cheonan Station, take Bus No. 90, No. 91, and go to the last stop. Travel time about 1 hr; From Onyang Terminal, take a Bus No. 91 and go to the last stop. The bus comes frequently, and it takes about 10-15 minutes.

Contact no. at Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea: 041-544-2161 (Kor)

Admission fee at Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea: (age 20 and over) - 200won, (Students) - 100won; (19 and under, 64 and older) - Free

Opening hours at Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea: (Mar - Oct) 09:00-18:00 / (Nov - Feb) 09:00-17:00

Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea closed on: Every Tuesday

Parking fee at Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea: Free

Parking facilities at Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea: 650 parking spaces

Features of Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea

Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea is located in Asan-si. It is the shrine of General Lee Sun-Shin (1545-1598). Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea was built in 1706, and was named Hyeonchungsa Shrinethe following year. In 1932 during the Japanese Occupation, a treasure preservation committee was formed to protect this treasure. Later, the shrine was rebuilt by the government. The area of Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea was greatly enlarged and was further developed into a sacred area. The features of the shrine include:

  -   The shrine contains Sipkyeongdo, a pictorial biography of General Lee Sun-Shin's portrait and his life story.

  -   Nanjung Diary, designated National Treasure No. 76, his Long Sword, Treasure No. 326, and other treasures are displayed inside.

  -   The old house he lived in, the arrow shooting range, and Geobuksun (turtle ship) are among the other displayed items.

  -   As you enter the Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea, Chungmu gate, you will see another gate called Hongsal Gate.

  -   Go past Hongsal Gate and you can see Lee Sun-Shin's portrait, which is built with Korean Cheonggiwa tiles and iron-reinforced concrete.

  -   Inside the Gotaek Building is the Chungmujeong House, where Lee Sun-Shin spent his life until he was a young man.

  -   The newly added pond, Yeonji pond, in Hyeonchungsa Shrine in South Korea is also worth taking a look.