Yamadera Temple New Year's Eve Bell Ringing & Visitor Hospitality

About this event

On New Year's Eve night, the Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve bell) will be rung at the bell tower of Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple). Visitors can take part in this traditional event to cast away worldly desires and welcome the new year. At this event, tama-konnyaku (skewered round konjac) will be served to worshippers as hospitality. In addition, the first 108 visitors will receive a commemorative zodiac gift. Ringing the New Year's Eve bell is an important opportunity to pray for good health and family safety in the coming year at the start of the new year. The sound of the bell reverberating through the tranquil atmosphere of Yamadera will be an extraordinary experience. It will be a night when many visitors arrive, engraving hope for the new year in their hearts.

Venue

Shoro (Bell Tower)

4456-1 Yamadera, Yamagata, Yamagata 999-3301