Kaijusen-ji Temple: New Year's Eve Bell Ringing
Festival

Kaijusen-ji Temple: New Year's Eve Bell Ringing

Japanese name:海住山寺 除夜の鐘

📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026

📍 Kizugawa, Kyoto

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.

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Venue

Kaijusen-ji Temple

20 Rehe Kaijusen Keigai, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa, Kyoto 619-1106

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