Chion-in New Year's Eve Bell Ringing (Joya no Kane) 2026

Dates & time: December 31, 2026 (Thu) From 22:20
cost: Viewing arrangements and tickets for 2026 not yet announced
Venue & access: Daishoro Bell Tower, Chion-in Temple 8 minutes' walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line, or 5 minutes' walk from the Chion-in-mae stop on city bus 206.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Daishoro Bell Tower, Chion-in Temple, and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

On New Year's Eve, Chion-in, the head temple of the Jodo school of Buddhism, rings the great bell in its Daishoro bell tower. A team of 17 monks works together to strike the bell 108 times, once for each of the worldly desires in Buddhist tradition.

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FAQ

What time does the bell ringing start?

It starts at 22:20 on December 31 at the Daishoro bell tower.

Who rings the bell?

The bell is rung by a team of 17 monks.