Night Removal Bell (Santoku Sanbutsu Temple)

Night Removal Bell (Santoku Sanbutsu Temple)

Event Overview

Santoku Sanbutsu Temple, which has a history of 1300 years and is famous for its national treasure input temple. There is a bell tower that performs night-time bells on the way from the main hall of Sanbutsu-ji Temple to the entrance of Okuin. On the day, there is also entertainment for Tochimochi Zoni in front of Sanbutji Hondo. From before midnight, the bell of the night is ringing from the bell tower above the mountain. Appointment for those with bells.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Santoku Sanbutsu Temple
  • Address:   
  • 1010 Santoku, Misasa-cho, Tohaku-gun, Tottori
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kurayoshi Station → 25 minutes by car; or Hinomaru Bus 38 minutes for Mitokuyama, Bus Stop: Get off the entrance of the Santokuyama Sando, 5 minutes walk
  • Car Access:   
45km 1 hour from Yoneko-do Yuhara IC via Route 482
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0858-43-2666 (Santoku Sanbutsu Temple)
  • Parking Number:   
60 cars/free; reduced space during snow cover

Event Period

  • December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)

Price

Free to the main hall. For those who make bells, 2000 yen including insurance fee (with amulet)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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