Heungbuam | 景点信息 | K-Travel Mate

Heungbuam (興府庵), a sacred site of Gaya Buddhism, is located on a steep spot at the top of Imhosan (林虎山) in Gimhae, which is shaped like a crouching tiger. It is a temple established by Jang Yuhwasang (長遊和尙) during the reign of King Suro of Garakguk to pray for the prosperity of the capital. The mountains surrounding the mystical land of Garakguk have long been known to resemble the shapes of a turtle, dragon, and tiger. Because of this, the people of Gimhae believe that a great king who disappeared after King Suro will someday reappear here. Imhosan, which holds this energy, is also called Yumin Sanyumin San, Gajosan, Hogusan, Anmin Sananmin San, Bongmyeongsan, and Imosan Imosan, among other names. It is said that Imhosan (林虎山) was named because its shape resembles a tiger's head. Located in the center of Geumgwan Gaya, the heart of the ancient Gaya Kingdom, Heungbuam is said to have been founded by Jang Yuhwasang, the older brother of Queen Heo Hwang-ok, in 48 CE.