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We will introduce temples in Mie Prefecture where you can ring the New Year's Eve bell! Ring the bell on New Year's Eve to get rid of your earthly desires and welcome a happy new year!

掲載日:2023.12.22


We will introduce temples in Mie Prefecture where you can experience ringing the New Year's Eve bell from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day.
While many temples start ringing their bells after 11pm, there are some that allow you to ring them during the day, and some are recommended for those who want to let their children experience ringing the New Year's Eve bell.
Let's ring the New Year's Eve bell this year and welcome a happy New Year by referring to the information on bell ringing times and behaviors at each spot.

*Published contents are subject to change. Please check the information for each spot before heading out.

 

What is the meaning of New Year's Eve bell?

New Year's Eve (Omisoka) on December 31st, which marks the end of the year, is called Jojitsu.

The word "jo" in Jōnichi has the meaning of "throw away the old and welcome the new," and Jōnichi is the day when the old year is thrown away and the new one is welcomed.

The temple bell that is rung from the night of New Year's Eve until the beginning of the new year is called "Joya no Kane," and it is common for the bell to be rung 108 times, but recently there are some places where people can ring the bell regardless of the number of times they wish. is.

 

Why is the New Year's Eve bell rung 108 times?

A person's earthly desires refer to desires, anger, complaints, etc. that trouble the body and mind, and it is said that each person has 108 of them.

The reason why New Year's bells are rung 108 times on New Year's Eve is that each time the bell is rung, one by one, the worldly desires will be erased and the wish for happiness will be felt in the new year.

 

What time does the New Year's Eve bell start?

Joya-no-Kane is run until midnight from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day.

Nowadays, there seem to be many people who want to ring the bell, and some places start arriving early.

 

Tsu Kannonji Temple (TsuCity)

Founded in 709 AD, Tsu Kannonji is one of the three Kannon temples in Japan. 108 numbered tickets will be distributed from 11:30 pm on December 31st. After the bell has been rung 108 times, you are free to ring the bell until 11:30 p.m.

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December 31, 2023
23:30~25:30

Local volunteers behaved

Senjuin Kenjiji Temple (TsuCity)

Senjuin Kenjiji Temple is known as a temple that holds doll memorial services. On New Year's Eve, the general public will be able to ring the New Year's Eve bell for the first 108 people. Every year, we celebrate by serving sweet sake.

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December 31, 2023
23:45~

Amazake served

Tokozan Jinguji (MatsusakaCity)

At Tokozan Jinguji Temple, all visitors can ring the New Year's Eve bell on New Year's Eve.
The New Year's Eve bell starts ringing after 11pm and ends at 11pm.
Additionally, during the New Year's prayer at the main hall from midnight, the first 20 people who come to visit the shrine will be awarded a Moriya (hamaya).

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December 31, 2023
23:00~24:00

Shindaibutsuji Temple (IgaCity)

Shindaibutsu-ji Temple is an ancient temple that was opened in the Kamakura period. On New Year's Eve, the bell rings 108 times starting at 11:50 p.m. The general public can also ring the New Year's Eve bell.

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December 31, 2023
23:50~

Amazake served

Narutaniyama Shohoji Temple (InabeCity)

Narutanisan Shohoji is a Zen temple of the Myoshinji sect of the Rinzai sect, whose principal image is the Eleven-faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva. Visitors to the temple on New Year's Eve can ring the New Year's Eve bell. The bell will be struck 108 times.

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December 31, 2023
23:30~

Daifukudaji Temple (KuwanaCity)

Daifukudaji is a Shingon sect temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku. On New Year's Eve, locals and believers come to pray and ring the New Year's Eve bell. The first 108 people will receive a clay bell shaped like a zodiac sign. You can ring the bell even after the 108th time.

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December 31, 2023
23:45~

Shogenji Temple (KuwanaCity)

Shogenji Temple is a historic temple located close to Kuwana Station. You can ring the bell on New Year's Eve from 4pm to 6pm. You can ring the bell freely during the opening hours.

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December 31, 2023
16:00~18:00

Tarusakayama Kannonji Temple (YokkaichiCity)

Tarusakayama Kannonji is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect that enshrines the former Sanjie Daishi. 108 numbered tickets will be distributed from 11:40 pm on December 31st, and the general public will be able to ring the New Year's Eve bell. There is a behavior of amazake.

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December 31, 2023
23:40 ~ Numbered ticket distribution

Amazake served

1285 Tarusakacho, Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity

Saihoji Temple (SuzukaCity)

At Saihoji Temple in SuzukaCity, New Year's Eve bells begin ringing at around 11:45 p.m. on December 31st. The general public can also ring the New Year's Eve bell.

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December 31, 2023
From around 23:45

Hot drinks available

Asahiyozan Shinzenji (KameyamaCity)

At Shinzenji Temple, the ``New Year's Eve Bell'' is held every year during the daytime on New Year's Eve. Anyone is free to participate.
*Please be very careful on the stone stairs of Shokodo Hall, and small children must be accompanied by a guardian.

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December 31, 2023
Around 11:00~16:00

Tea and sweets will be served (*Limited quantity)

Shitennoji Temple (TsuCity)

The temple bell of Shitennoji Temple is said to have been built in 1680 (Enpo 8th year) and is designated as a cultural property of TsuCity. From midnight on December 31st, only 108 people will be able to ring the New Year's Eve bell. The bell tower is on the second floor, so please be careful where you step.

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December 31, 2023
24:00~

Shokenji Temple (TsuCity)

Shokenji Temple in TsuCity is a Shinshu Takada school temple that produced the learned monk Fumon Shonin. Every year, you can ring the New Year's bell at the bell tower from 11:00 p.m. on December 31st to 24:30 on January 1st. Everyone who visits can ring the New Year's Eve bell.
Those who ring the bell will be given ``Muryoju chopsticks.''

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December 31, 2023
From 23:00 to 24:30

1 Otanicho TsuCity

Kozenji Temple (IgaCity)

Kozenji Temple is visited by many tourists from outside the prefecture for the "Furinzu Festival" to ward off evil spirits. On New Year's Eve, you can ring the New Year's Eve bell from 11:30 p.m. The bell will be struck 108 times on a first-come, first-served basis.

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December 31, 2023
23:30~

Amazake served

3260 Ueno Tokuicho IgaCity

Okadera Yamatsugishoji Temple (MatsusakaCity)

Okadera Yamatsugishoji Temple is a sacred place to ward off evil spirits and is affectionately known as ``Okadera-san''. Every year, the general public can ring the New Year's Eve bell on December 31st from 11:30 p.m. until after midnight.

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December 31, 2023
After 23:30-24:00

Kanbodhi Temple (IgaCity)

At Kanbodaiji Temple, the general public can ring the New Year's Eve bell from 11:24:20 on December 31st. Also, from January 1st (New Year's Day), tags titled "Fuku no Kami" will be distributed to the first 300 people.

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December 31, 2023
23:24 20 seconds~

Tourism Mie Editorial Department

When you hear the New Year's Eve bell on New Year's Eve, you realize that a new year has arrived. Even the general public can visit temples and ring the New Year's bell, so why not go to your local temple and ring the bell?

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