National Treasure Ganjoji Temple Shiramizu Amida-do

It is said that the temple was constructed by Princess Tokuhime, daughter of Fujiwara no Kiyohira, as a memorial to her husband, Iwaki Norimichi. It is a typical Amida-do Hall architecture of the late-Heian period. The beautifully curved roof and the Jodo (pure land) garden evoke harmony and grace. The Amida-do Hall is designated as a national treasure, and its three Amida statues (national treasures), Mochikuni and Tamon Tenno (national treasures) are enshrined there.While there are only a few Amida halls from the Heian period still in existence, this is a unique one in that also has a Jodo garden.Ancient lotuses bloom in full glory in the summer, and in the fall, large ginkgo and maple trees beautifully decorate the temple. It is the only building in Fukushima Prefecture that has been designated as a national treasure. 
・Amida-do Hall, National Treasure (March 29, 1952) ・Shiramizu Amida-do Hall Precincts, National Historic Site (September 12, 1966) ・Wooden Amida Nyorai and Two Flanking Attendants, National Important Cultural Property (April 15, 1903) ・Wooden Standing Statue of Mochikuniten and Standing Statue of Tamonten, National Important Cultural Property (April 25, 1927) ・Hokke Kyo (Buddhist scripture) woodblock, City-designated Tangible Cultural Property (December 27, 1968)・Large Ginkgo of Shiramizu Amida-do Hall, City-designated Natural Monument (December 27, 1968)