Uhwaru Pavilion of Hwaamsa Temple, Wanju

This elevated pavilion serves as the gateway to Geukrakjeon Hall, It looks like a one-story structure when seen from the Geukrakjeon, The pavilion was_constructed in 1611, and though repaired many times, is believed to retain much of its original appearance. Five pillars thus forming four kan (a traditional unit of measure referring to the space between two pillars), support the upper story which is there kan wide and two kan deep. Multi -cluster brackets support the eaves with three tiers projecting inside the building and three outside. The carving technique of the bracket arms shows the influence of the early Choson(1392-1910) style Two tall pillars stand inside the hall to support the main ridge beam. The ceiling is uncovered. thus showing props on the ridge beams crafted like brackets to support the upper part of the roof structure,

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