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- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Stone Lantern at Gaeseonsa Temple Site
A roughly 3.5-metre stone lantern at the former Gaeseonsa temple site in Damyang, designated a Treasure in 1963. Its inscriptions distinguish an 868 royal dedication from an 891 land purchase associated with maintaining the lantern.
- Address
- 593-2 Hakseon-ri, Gasamunhak-myeon, Damyang-gun (heritage location; verify the access route)
- Hours
- Current access hours, temporary restrictions, parking and the actual approach have not been verified. Check locally before visiting.
A durable heritage site worth researching in any season; this is not confirmation of current opening or a special event.
Why go
Look at the octagonal light chamber, lotus designs and roof stone, and learn how the 868 dedication and 891 land-transaction inscriptions reveal distinct aspects of temple history. The temple's foundation date is not certain.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗593-2 Hakseon-ri, Gasamunhak-myeon, Damyang-gun (heritage location; verify the access route)
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Current access hours, temporary restrictions, parking and the actual approach have not been verified. Check locally before visiting.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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