Overview
Sayuksin Park, located on a high hill between the Han River pedestrian bridge and Noryangjin Station, was developed by cultivating the area around the shrine into a sacred place. Sayuksinmyo is the place where six ministers—Park Paengnyeon, Seong Sam-mun, Lee Gae, Ha Wi-ji, Yu Seong-won, and Yu Eung-bu—are enshrined—the six ministers who sacrificed their lives in the 2nd year of King Sejo's reign (1456) to restore Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon. In the third year of King Danjong's reign (1455), when Danjong's uncle, Grand Prince Suyang, usurped the throne and drove out Danjong, they were enraged and attempted to restore King Danjong, but were discovered and met a tragic end. To commemorate the loyalty and heroic spirit of the Six Six Deities, a seowon was erected here in the 7th year of King Sukjong (1681), and a stele was erected in the 6th year of King Jeongjo (1782). In 1955, a monument to the Six Animals was erected, and since then, the burial grounds have been expanded and newly renovated to honor the ideals of loyalty and filial piety. Originally, the burial site contained only the graves of Park Paengnyeon, Seong Sammun, Yu Eungbu, and Lee Gae, but later, the tombs of Ha Wiji, Yu Seongwon, and Kim Mungi were also built and enshrined together. A history museum is also available to help you understand the Six Six Deities, so it's worth exploring together. In spring, various flowers such as cherry blossoms bloom at Sayuksin Park, and in summer, the greenery is refreshing, attracting many visitors to relax and reflect on the loyalty of Sayukshin. Also, from the viewpoint at Sayuksin Park, you can see the scenery of Seoul at a glance, making it a popular spot for people to enjoy the night view.