Pobun Hermitage is a Buddhist temple located on Mt. Ryongak. The present buildings underwent reconstruction during the feudal Joson dynasty.
The hermitage was built during the period of Koguryo, which is proved by the fact that the way of trimming the stones piled for the stereobate is the same as those for Koguryo citadels and that some convex roofing tiles and antefixes were discovered, as well as by the epitaph and other records.
With bluff cliffs in the background, Pobun Hermitage, which consists of five buildings including the main temple, is well suited to the topographical conditions of Mt. Ryongak.
The main temple of the hermitage erected on the raised stereobate is five kans (10.27 meters) long and three kans (6.2 meters) wide.
The hermitage, the precious national cultural heritage associated with the talent of the Korean people, is now in good preservation and care.
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