An ancient tree and Shiramizu Amida-do (Photo: Sandra Isaka)

Iwaki City's Shiramizu Amida-do

A National Treasure in Fukushima

Sandra Isaka   - 1 min read

Shiramizu Amida-do, also known as Ganjo-ji Temple, is Fukushima Prefecture's only cultural property to be designated a National Treasure. The temple is said to have been built in 1160 by Princess Tokuhime, widow of a local feudal lord, Norimichi Iwaki. Surrounded by a large pond and a lovely garden called 'Jodo Teien', visitors enter by crossing over a traditional red bridge. The grounds are always beautiful, but are especially so during the fall and in summer when the lotus flowers bloom.

Sandra Isaka

Sandra Isaka @sandra.isaka

As an intercultural consultant & Japan travel specialist with 20 years in Japan, I love sharing my favorite places with others.