December 31st (thu)
Joya-no-kane Event
You may hear the sound of bells ringing for about 15 minutes before midnight at new year. This is called “Joya-no-kane”. The priest of temples ring the bell 108 times before starting the new year to said to clear the person’s 108 worldly desires of this year. You can join this event at some temples below.
Gion area : Kennin-ji, Choraku-ji, Koudai-ji etc.
Kyoto Station area : Tofuku-ji, Chishakuin etc.
Arashiyama area : Tenru-ji, Daikaku-ji , Jojyakko-ji etc.
