Bell of Compassion (New Year's Eve Bell Ringing)

About this event

At Engyo-ji Temple, the ringing of the New Year's Eve bell, known as the Bell of Compassion (Kokoro no Kane), will be held on New Year's Eve night. In this event, certificates will be distributed to the first 108 people, and commemorative gifts will also be awarded. You can ring the bell to welcome the new year and spend a special time within the serene atmosphere of Engyo-ji Temple. Starting from 0:00 midnight as the year turns, the head priest will write the New Year Dream Calligraphy (Shinshun Yume no Sho) containing hopes for the new year at the Mani-den hall. Furthermore, during the first three days of the New Year, the New Year Goma Fire Ritual praying for good fortune and longevity will be held in front of Fudo Myo-o inside the Mani-den. A donation fee is required for admission. On New Year's Eve, the Mt. Shosha Ropeway operates uphill from 21:00 to 24:00 and downhill from 21:00 to 26:00 (2:00 AM), and on New Year's Day it operates from 5:30 to 17:00. From the mountaintop, you can enjoy a breathtaking view overlooking downtown Himeji and the Seto Inland Sea along with the first sunrise of the year.

Venue

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

2968 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2201