Three-story Stone Pagoda in Nohak-dong
노학동삼층석탑
The Three-story Stone Pagoda in Nohak-dong is a small Goryeo-period stone pagoda at a quiet former temple site near the Nohak-dong and Seorak-dong boundary. Registered as Gangwon-do Cultural Heritage Material No. 127 in 2000, it stands about 1.8 m high and is notable for four-direction Buddhas carved on the first-story body, a rare feature among stone pagodas in the Yeongdong region.
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Best For
History, culture, scenic context, and first-time orientation
Area
Seoraksan
Price
₩ Budget-friendly
Info
San 433, Nohak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
강원특별자치도 속초시 노학동 산433
Sokcho Tourism lists the site as always available and open year-round, but access involves a quiet trail/old temple-site approach. Check daylight, footing, weather, and local signs.
The Story
Sokcho Tourism describes the site as a likely hermitage ruin from the mid-Goryeo period, with roof-tile fragments, stone retaining remains, and a small temple-site platform around the pagoda.
Behind the Signature
The defining detail is the four-direction Buddhas carved into the first-story body. Even though the carvings are worn, the lotus pedestal, halo forms, and relief treatment make the pagoda valuable as a Buddhist stonework record.
Local Tip
Do not route general tourists here unless the collection is explicitly about hidden heritage or Buddhist remains. For most visitors, Hyangseongsa pagoda near Sinheungsa is the easier pagoda stop.
Seasonal Note
Avoid rainy, icy, or late-day visits because the site requires a trail approach. Spring and autumn daylight give the best balance of footing and visibility.
For Travelers
For international visitors with heritage interest, this site shows the difference between a polished temple attraction and a real archaeological remnant: modest scale, partial damage, uncertain temple identity, and high interpretive value.
How to visit
A quick guide for first-time visitors.
Step 1
Start with the context
Read the short history first so the stop is more than a photo point. The story usually explains why this place matters in Sokcho.
Step 2
Walk the key point
Use the map pin as your anchor, then give yourself a few extra minutes for nearby signs, views, side paths, or linked monuments.
Step 3
Connect the next stop
This works best as part of a route. Pair it with a nearby village, museum, market, ferry, temple, or lake walk rather than visiting in isolation.
Helpful guides
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