National Treasure: Ganjoji Shiramizu Amida Temple

National Treasure: Ganjoji Shiramizu Amida Temple

Fujiwara no Kiyohira's daughter, Tokuhime, is said to have erected the temple as a memorial for her husband, Michinori Iwaki.
This Amida Temple's architecture is representative of the late Heian Period. The beautifully curving roof and the Pure Land-style garden harmonize to create an elegance of form.
Lotuses bloom in the summer, while in the fall large gingko and maple trees create a beautiful riot of color.
The temple is the only building in Fukushima Prefecture designated as a national treasure.

・Amida Temple: National Treasure (03/29/1952)
・Shiramizu Amida Temple Grounds: National Historic Landmark (09/12/1966)
・Wooden Amida Nyorai and Flanking Warrior Figures: National Important Cultural Asset (04/15/1961)
・Wooden Dhritarashtra and Vaisravana Figures: National Important Cultural Asset (04/25/1927)
・Lotus Sutra Woodblock: Municipal Tangible Cultural Asset (12/27/1968)
・Shiramizu Amida Temple Large Gingko Trees: Municipal Natural Memorial (12/27/1698)