At Chion-in Temple, 17 monks work together to ring a massive, three-meter tall, about 70 tons great temple bell at 108 times on December 31st. This traditional ceremony has existed in Japan since ancient times. Visitors come to have a look at the powerful bell ringers and be purified for the new year.

Chion-in（知恩院）

Address : 400 Rinka-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access : 10-minute walk from Higashiyama station on the Kyoto subway Tozai-line.

Bus : Bus No.10 from JR Kyoto Station to Chion-in-mae Bus Stop.

Link : chion-in.or.jp