Three-story Stone Pagoda at Simwonam Hermitage of Geumsansa Temple, Gimje

A pagoda is a symbolic monument enshrining the relics or remains of the Buddha. Although not all pagodas contain the true remains, they are nonetheless worshiped as sacred places that enshrine the Buddha.

This stone pagoda is presumed to have been built during the Goryeo period (918-1392). It measures around 4,5 m in height and consists of a two-tiered base, three sets of body and roof stones, and a decorative top. The decorative top is in fairly good condition but has partial damage. The body stones are narrow and tall which gives the pagoda a slender look, a common feature of the stone pagodas made at the time in this area.

Simwonam Hermitage was originally located nearby this pagoda, but was moved elsewhere in 1849. The hermitage is said to have been established by Monk Jinpyo (718–?) as a place for meditation after he founded Geumsansa Temple.

Source: Korea Heritage Service signboard ↗ · collected 2026-10-08