Phyohun Temple is situated in Naekumgang-ri, Kumgang County, Kangwon province. It is one of the oldest, distinguished temple among four temples in Mt Kumgang.

   The temple was first built in 670 and was repaired several times after its restoration in 1778.

   Originally, there were about 20 buildings but Panya-pojon, Ryongsan Hall, Myongbu Hall, Rungpha Pavilion, Osil Pavilion, Chilsong Pavilion are left now.

   Panya-pojon is the main building of the temple. Features of the building are that it was erected on a high platform and its building, especially the height of walls is particularly higher than other buildings and that thicker materials are used.

   Inside the building, a delicate canopy is decorated and Buddhist altar, Buddhist statue, Buddhist painting are also preserved.

   Myongbu Hall in the east of Panya-pojon and Ryongsan Hall in the west are all double-folded gabled buildings. These three buildings are well harmonized contrasting each other in form.

   Rungpha Pavilion, which is situated in front of Phyohun Temple, is the entrance with two-storeyed loft. Osil Pavilion is a cozy, decorative residential style building which is separated from other structures and situated at the southwest of Rungpha Pavilion.

   Inside the Ryongsan Hall, Myongbu Hall and Panya-pojon, the original antique images of Buddha and relics used for the Buddhist ceremony are still preserved so that we can trace back to its history.

   The Phyohun Temple is a precious heritage that reflects extraordinary talents and wisdom of our ancestors.