Night Removal Bell (Great Temple Bell Tower)

Night Removal Bell (Great Temple Bell Tower)

Event Overview

Located in the mountains at a height of 787m above sea level, the temple begins with Gyoki's erection of the temple during the yōki years according to the temple. Shikokudaiba Eighty-eight Kasho 88th Dasho Temple at No. 88 Dasho Temple. Bells with hope in the coming new year. Those who wish can participate. The bell is held from 23:45 until the following day at 0:15.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Great Reclour Bell Tower
  • Address:   
  • 96 Kaneki Tawa, Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Zōta Station → 30 minutes by car. Alternatively, Kotoden Nagao Station → 30 minutes by car.
  • Car Access:   
From Takamatsu East Road Shido IC, via Prefectural Road 3 and National Route 377, 23 km, 40 minutes.
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0879-56-2278 (Great recesses)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units/free

Event Period

  • December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) - January 1, 2026 (Thursday, Holiday)

Price

Pure goods

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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