Festival

Niwazuki Kannon New Year's Eve Bell Ringing

Japanese name:庭月観音 除夜の鐘

📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026

📍 Sakegawa, Yamagata

About this event

The Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve bell) will be struck at Niwazuki Kannon. On New Year's Eve night, you can quietly welcome the new year while listening to the sound of the bell heralding the dawn of a new year. This traditional event is a valuable opportunity to give thanks for safety over the year and pray for happiness in the coming year. The New Year's Eve bell ringing has been practiced since ancient times as a ritual to cast off worldly desires and welcome the new year with a pure heart. Listen quietly to the sound of the bell within the solemn atmosphere of Niwazuki Kannon and experience a special New Year's Eve.

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Venue

Gatsuzoin Temple (Niwazuki Kannon)

2829 Niwazuki, Sakegawa-mura, Mogami-gun, Yamagata 999-5207

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