Bohyeonsa Temple was first established in the year 650 (the 4th year of Queen Jindeok) by the Buddhist monk Jijang Yulsa. Later, it was rebuilt by Master Nangwon and renamed Jijang Seonwon. The current buildings date back to the late Joseon Dynasty and feature a three-tiered stone platform constructed with large rectangular stones carefully crafted to prevent the wooden columns from slipping, topped with rounded pillars. The temple is built in the Dapo style with three bays in the front and three on the side, and has a double-eaved hipped-and-gabled roof.
Within the temple grounds are the tomb of Master Nangwon (Nangwon Dae-sa Ojin Pagoda, a national heritage site), his memorial stele (also a national heritage site), and a wooden seated statue of Bodhisattva Manjusri, all attesting to the temple’s historical significance.

Located at 396 Bohyeon-gil, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung, on Bohyeonsan Mountain, Bohyeonsa Temple is a branch temple of Woljeongsa, the head temple of the 4th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Situated just below Daegwallyeong and Seonjaryeong ridges, the temple boasts a high mountain setting with exceptional surrounding scenery. Its buildings—including the Main Buddha Hall (Daeungjeon), Yeongsanjeon, Jijangjeon, Samsanggak, and Geumgangru—harmoniously blend with the natural landscape, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the serene atmosphere of the mountain temple.

Bohyeonsa Temple, located at 396 Bohyeon-gil, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung, is a branch of Woljeongsa Temple, the head temple of the Jogye Order’s 4th district. Nestled below Daegwallyeong and Seonjaryeong, its elevated location offers breathtaking views. The temple’s buildings—including Daeungjeon, Yeongsanjeon, Jijangjeon, Samsanggak, and Geumgangru—are architecturally traditional and blend naturally with the surroundings, providing visitors with a deeply tranquil mountain temple experience.