Karyinji Temple New Year's Eve Daytime Bell Ringing
Japanese name:橋林寺 大晦日 除日の鐘
📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026
About this event
On New Year's Eve, let us ring the daytime temple bell together, reflect on the passing year while striking the great bell, and start the new year with a pure heart. While Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve bell ringing) was previously held at night, it is now held during the daytime on December 31 out of a desire to allow children and many more people to experience this traditional culture. In addition to the Jojitsu no Kane (anyone can strike the bell), prayers by the head priest will also be conducted. There will be bell-ringing experiences, various performances, food truck stalls, as well as amulets (omamori), paper talismans (kamifuda), and fortune slips (omikuji) available. Please come along with your family and friends.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Karyinji Temple
1-13-32 Sumiyoshicho, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0021
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