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Shiramizu Amidadō

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Japan, 〒973-8405 福島県いわき市内郷白水町広畑２１９

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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.

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Buildings

  • Amidadō (National Treasure); built in 1160 by Princess Tokuhime of the Hiraizumi Fujiwara clan

    • Treasures

    Inside the Amidadō are five statues:

  • Wooden Amida Nyorai triad (Heian period) (Important Cultural Properties)
  • Wooden statue of Jikokuten (Heian period) (ICP)
  • Wooden statue of Tamonten (Heian period) (ICP)

    • 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.

    References

    Shiramizu Amidadō Wikipedia
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