Eastern Area
Yagotosan Koshoji Temple's New Year's Bell Ringing
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An ancient temple's bell literally rings in the new year
In Japan, many visit a temple to pray for a healthy, prosperous new year. Once the clock strikes 12:00 am, they ring their bells.
According to Buddhist belief, it is customary to ring the bell 108 times as this number corresponds to the number of evil desires people suffer from. Yagotosan Koshoji Temple rings its giant bell as many come to see and pray for a safe new year.
According to Buddhist belief, it is customary to ring the bell 108 times as this number corresponds to the number of evil desires people suffer from. Yagotosan Koshoji Temple rings its giant bell as many come to see and pray for a safe new year.
Spot info
Yagotosan Koshoji Temple is a Shingon Sect temple in Nagoya City. It was built in 1688 by Buddhist priest Tenzui Ensho, who received Kukai's five-pronged vajra. It became known as a place of worship for the Owari Tokugawa family after the second lord of the clan, Tokugawa Mitsutomo, began devoting himself to the priest's teachings. Also called Owari Koya, it became a place of learning and training, as well as an object of worship for many people.
Details
| Schedule | Sun, Dec 31, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Time | Reception starts from 11:00 pm in order of arrival |
| Venue | Yagotosan Koshoji Temple |
| Cost | Requires a fee |
| Price Details | JPY 100 (includes one gomaki stick on which you write your wish before burning) |
| Contact | Yagotosan Koshoji Temple |
| TEL | +81-52-832-2801 (available 9:00 am–6:00 pm) |
| Access | 3-min. walk from Exit 1 of Yagoto Station on the Tsurumai and Meijo Lines. |
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