Shiramizu Amidadō

Amidadō (1160), a National Treasure

Shiramizu Amidadō (白水阿弥陀堂), or Ganjō-ji (願成寺), is a temple in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The Amidadō is a National Treasure and the temple, with its paradise garden, has been designated an Historic Site.[1]

Buildings

Treasures

Inside the Amidadō are five statues:[3]

Gardens

Between 1972 and 1982 archaeological investigations were conducted into the pond, pebble beach, ornamental stones, peninsula, central island, and bridges of the twelfth-century paradise garden.[8]

See also

References

Coordinates: 37°02′11″N 140°50′14″E / 37.03639°N 140.83722°E / 37.03639; 140.83722

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