Joya no Kane Bell Ringing & Year of the Sheep Netsuke Presentation
Japanese name:除夜の鐘撞き ひつじ歳根付進呈
📅 Thu, Dec 31, 2026
About this event
At Myojo-rin-ji Temple on the summit of Mt. Kinsho in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve bell ringing) and the presentation of Year of the Sheep netsuke charms will take place. While admiring the beautiful night view of the Nobi Plain, visitors can strike the New Year's Eve bell to welcome the new year. Year of the Sheep netsuke charms will be presented to the first 108 visitors. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 11:00 PM at the main hall. The principal image of Myojo-rin-ji Temple is Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akasagarbha), which is also known as the guardian deity for the Year of the Ox and the Year of the Tiger. As the event takes place late at night, arriving at the venue by car is recommended.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Kinshozan Myojo-rin-ji Temple
4610 Akasakacho, Ogaki, Gifu 503-2213
Open in Google Maps ↗