Chogaku-ji Temple Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell)
Japanese name:長岳寺 除夜の鐘
📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026
About this event
At Chogaku-ji Temple, the Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve bell) is struck on New Year's Eve. Striking of the bell begins at 23:30, welcoming the new year along with the sound of 108 bell rings. Joya no Kane carries the meaning of casting away worldly desires and purifying oneself, and participants can strike the bell with wishes for the new year. Chogaku-ji Temple is located in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, making it a fitting place to welcome the new year in a quiet and solemn atmosphere. In addition to the Joya no Kane, various events are sometimes held within the temple grounds. It is a recommended event for those who want to welcome the new year quietly.
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Chogaku-ji Temple
508 Yanagimoto-cho, Tenri, Nara 632-0052
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