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Shiramizu Amidado

Fukushima · Iwaki · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 白水阿弥陀堂

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WHAT TO DOShiramizu Amidado

The only National Treasure building in Fukushima. Ringed by the pond of a Pure Land garden, it shows that the cultural sphere of Hiraizumi reached as far as the coast.

WHEREFukushima

Hamadori · Iwaki

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Overview

The only National Treasure building in Fukushima. Ringed by the pond of a Pure Land garden, it shows that the cultural sphere of Hiraizumi reached as far as the coast.

About this place

Shiramizu Amida-dō (白水阿弥陀堂), is a chapel located within the Buddhist temple of Ganjō-ji (願成寺) in the city of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The Amida-dō is a National Treasure and the temple, with its paradise garden, has been designated an National Historic Site.

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Key facts

Founded：1160 Designation：National Treasure, Historic Site Blessings：Rebirth, Warding off evil

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