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
- Amidadō (National Treasure); built in 1160 by Princess Tokuhime of the Hiraizumi Fujiwara clan[2][3][4]
Treasures
Inside the Amidadō are five statues:[3]
- Wooden Amida Nyorai triad (Heian period) (Important Cultural Properties)[5]
- Wooden statue of Jikokuten (Heian period) (ICP)[6]
- Wooden statue of Tamonten (Heian period) (ICP)[7]
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
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- 1 2 "Shiramizu Amida Temple". Iwaki City. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ↑ "Shiramizu Amida-do". Fukushima Prefecture. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ↑ "Archaeologically Investigated Japanese Gardens Database". Nara Research Institute for Cultural Properties. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
Coordinates: 37°02′11″N 140°50′14″E / 37.03639°N 140.83722°E
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