Japan Midokoro / Fukushima Prefecture / Iwaki / Shiramizu Amida-dō
Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture · Historic Site
Shiramizu Amida-dō
- Nearest stationUchigō Station 1.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property, National Treasure
- Year1160 (founded)
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.
From the Wikipedia article “Shiramizu Amidadō” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Shiramizu Amida-dō. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Uchigō Station, 1.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property, National Treasure |
| Year | 1160 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 6 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Shiramizu Amida-dō?
- Uchigō Station. It is 1.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Shiramizu Amida-dō a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property, National Treasure.
- When was Shiramizu Amida-dō founded?
- In 1160.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Iwakishi Sekitan Kasekikan: Altomarina (CC BY-SA 3.0), Iwaki City Archaeological Museum: Altomarina (CC BY-SA 3.0), Iino Hachimangū: Altomarina (CC BY-SA 3.0), Iwaki City Art Museum: User:Iwsp6 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Iwaki City Living Tradition Village: Altomarina (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kabutozuka Kofun: Zeter114514 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
