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Night Bell (Kumgang Temple)

Night Bell (Kumgang Temple)

Event Overview

The ancient temple, which is said to have been founded in the late Heian period by Taira no Shigemori (Taira no Shigemori), is enshrined in the main hall with the three statues of the Honson Yakushi of the Fujiwara period; the bell tower is located at the mountain gate, and the night-removal bell can be dated from 23:40; no advance reservation is required.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Golden Temple
  • Address:   
  • 3-2-14 Nohara Nishi, Gojo, Nara
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Gojo Station → 25 minutes on foot. or 7 minutes by car
  • CarAccess:   
20km 30 minutes from Katsuragi IC on Minami Hanna Road via National Route 24; or 2km 5 minutes from Gojo IC on Kyonawa Road via National Route 168
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0747-23-2185
  • Parking Number:   
40 units/free

Event Period

  • Tue December 31, 2024

Price

Free

Event Category

Enodal, annual event

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