
Festival
Kaijusen-ji Temple: New Year's Eve Bell Ringing
Japanese name:海住山寺 除夜の鐘
📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026
About this event
At Kaijusen-ji Temple, the Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve bell) is rung on the night of New Year's Eve. Bell ringing begins at midnight (0:00 AM), and numbered tickets are distributed to those who wish to ring it, allowing worshippers to ring the bell as well. Numbered tickets are scheduled to be distributed from around 22:00. This traditional event has become a seasonal tradition visited by many people to welcome the new year. Kaijusen-ji Temple is located in Kamo-cho Rehe, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture, where you can celebrate the new year in a serene atmosphere.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Kaijusen-ji Temple
20 Rehe Kaijusen Keigai, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa, Kyoto 619-1106
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