Shiramizu Amidado Temple

“A 1160 royal chapel — the last Heian hall with its Pure Land garden intact.”

Art & Architecture
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Shiramizu Amida-do Temple is a sacred hall (and designated National Treasure) built by a royal lady named Tokumi back in 1160 during the Heian period (794-1185). Inside the hall thrones Amida Buddha together with two accompanying bodhisattvas (Japan National Important Cultural Property) and two guardian figures (Japan National Important Cultural Property). Shiramizu Amida-do temple is one of the few surviving Amida Halls of the Heian period, and it is the only one that has a Pure Land garden within its grounds.

Spot NameShiramizu Amidado Temple
Postal Code〒973-8405
Address221 Hirohata, Uchigoshiramizu-machi, Iwaki City, Fukushima
Telephone Number0246-26-7008
Official URLhttp://shiramizu-amidado.org/
KeywordsArt & Architecture

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What is Shiramizu Amidado Temple?
A 1160 royal chapel — the last Heian hall with its Pure Land garden intact.
Where is Shiramizu Amidado Temple?
Shiramizu Amidado Temple is located at 221 Hirohata, Uchigoshiramizu-machi, Iwaki City, Fukushima.
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