Joya no Kane is the custom of ringing a temple bell at midnight on New Year’s Eve in Japan.
\nThe purpose of it is to purify oneself from sin.<\/p>\n
At this event, the bell is tolled 108 times, starting around midnight on the 31st and continuing until around 1:00.
\nAccording to the buddhism, the number, 108, represents the number of desires that people have. It is believed that these desires are vanished upon hearing each sounds of the bell, Joya no Kane.<\/p>\n
You can basically take part in the event but some of the famous temple limit the number of the participants with the ticket they handed out.<\/p>\n
This time, we\u2019ll introduce a famous temple and some temple that tourists can join the event without any reservation.<\/p>\n
\nNorthern Area<\/a> Chionin Temple is one of the famous temple for Joya no Kane and be broadcast live across the country. Please notice that a lot of people line up at the gate to see the event. Address: In the northern area like Ohara and Kurama, you can toll the bell without reservation and limitation. Kurama Temple is popular because its main deity is the power of universe. Address: Shorinin temple is in the Ohara area and recommendable for people use any means of transportation. Address: It\u2019s located at the convenient area, Shichijo, so you can visit there easily. Address: You can join the Joya no Kane after monks ring the bell 108 times. Address: Joya no Kane starts around 23:45 and continues till 2:00. Address: The temple has two bells in the site and the place where Joya no Kane is held is Koonro. It\u2019s rare building which has a bell inside. Address: Nisonin is located at Arashiyama area. Address: About all-night service for city bus and subway on New Year’s Eve<\/a> You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application “KoI APP”.
\nWestern Area<\/a>
\nCenter Area<\/a>
\nEastern Area<\/a>\n<\/p>\nA Great Temple For Joya no Kane on New year’s eve Kyoto<\/h5>\n
Chionin Temple<\/h4>\n
\nThe big bell is the largest in Japan and the way to toll it is interesting.
\n17 monks strike the bell and each time the bell rings the monks are shouting.
\nOne of them turn his back to the bell and hang on the rope, then ring the bell in a acrobatic style.
\nThough people can only observe it, people all over Japan are gathering the temple.<\/p>\n
\nIf you want to see the beginning of the event at 22:40, you should get in a queue at 19:00.
\nYou can see the event around midnight if you get in a queue at 22:30.<\/p>\n
\n400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama Ku, Kyoto, 605-8686
\nOpen a Gate:
\n20:00~
\nStart time:
\n22:40~
\nAccess:
\n15-minute walk from \u201cGion Shijo\u201d on the Keihan line
\n10-minute walk from \u201cHigashiyama\u201d on the Subway Tozai line<\/p>\nNo reservation, No Limitation The Great Temple You Can Toll a Bell<\/h5>\n
Northern Area<\/h5>\n
\nWe recommend this area to the people who have a car or don\u2019t mind a taxi fare because these areas are rural area.<\/p>\nKurama Temple<\/h4>\n
\nThe temple is in the Mt. Kurama and it takes about 30 minutes from the nearest station.
\nThe main visitors are locals and those who eager to visit and do Joya no Kane.<\/p>\n
\n1074, Kuramahonmachi, Sakyo Ku, Kyoto, 601-1111
\nStart time:
\n23:45~
\nAccess:
\n30-minute walk from \u201cKurama\u201d Sta. on the Eizan line
\n*Not available all-night car-service<\/p>\nShorinin Temple<\/h4>\n
\nYou can see and toll the bell designated as the important cultural property.<\/p>\n
\n187 Oharashorinincho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1241
\nStart time:
\n23:45~
\nAccess:
\n10-minute walk from \u201cOhara\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto Bus #17 at Kyoto Sta.
\n*Not available all-night bus-service<\/p>\nWestern Area<\/h5>\n
Chishakuin Temple<\/h4>\n
\nRitual of fire is held at 23:30 and after this Joya no Kane will be begun.
\nYou can get a lucky charm and receive a cup of something hot to drink.<\/p>\n
\n964 Higashikawaracho, Higashiyama Ku, Kyoto, 605-0951
\nStart time:
\n23:50~
\nAccess:
\n10-minute walk from \u201cShichijo Keihan mae\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto Bus #206 at Kyoto Sta.
\n10-minute walk from \u201cShichijo\u201d Sta. on the Keihan line
\n*Available all-night bus,car-service<\/p>\nEikando<\/h4>\n
\nThe visitors toll the bell on a first-come, first-served basis from 0:00~1:00.
\nWhen a lot of people are gathering, a clique is formed and ring the bell once.
\nIf you like it, you can do a sutra copist \u201c\u5357\u7121\u963f\u5f25\u9640\u4f5b\u201d.<\/p>\n
\n 48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ku, Kyoto, 606-8445
\nStart time:
\n0:00~
\nAccess:
\n15-minute walk from \u201cKeage\u201d on the Subway Tozai line
\n*Available all-night car-service<\/p>\nBishamondo<\/h4>\n
\nIt is need an admission fee and its rate is as you wish.
\nIt costs 300~600 yen in general.<\/p>\n
\n 18 Anshuinariyamacho, Yamashina Ku, Kyoto, 607-8003
\nStart time:
\n23:45~
\nAccess:
\n15-minute walk from \u201cYamashina\u201d on the Subway Tozai line or JR line
\n*Available all-night car-service<\/p>\nCenter Area<\/h5>\n
Shokokuji<\/h4>\n
\nYou can enter inside of the building only on the new year\u2019s eve.<\/p>\n
\n 701 Sokokuji Monzencho, Kamigyo Ku, Kyoto, 602-0898
\nStart time:
\n23:30~
\nAccess:
\n2-minute walk from \u201cKarasuma Imadegawa\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto Bus #201 at Demachiyanagi Sta. on the Keihan line
\n2-minute walk from \u201cImadegawa\u201d on the Subway Karasuma line
\n*Available all-night bus,car-service<\/p>\nWestern Area<\/h5>\n
Nisonin<\/h4>\n
\nJoya no Kane starts around 23:30 and continues till 1:00.
\nYou should visit earlier there because the temple close the gate around 1:00.
\nA cup of hot drink is offered there.<\/p>\n
\n27,Saganisonin Monzen Chojincho, Ukyo Ku, Kyoto, 606-8425
\nStart time:
\n23:30~
\nAccess:
\n15-minute walk from \u201cSaga Arashiyama\u201d on the JR line
\n*Not available all-night car-service
\n*There are a parking space for 10 cars.<\/p>\nKyoto\u2019s main transportation information<\/h5>\n
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