Night Removal Bell (Abe Bunshuin)

Night Removal Bell (Abe Bunshuin)

Event Overview

It is said to be the successor of Abe-ji Temple, founded by Abe-Kurahasamaro [Kurahashimarō] in the first year of Daoka (645). It is one of the three Japanese monshuis alongside the Tenbashi-dachi Kirido and Kameoka in Yamagata Prefecture, but only the Abe Bunshuin is able to meet directly with the monshuju-sama. The bell tower is located on the east side of the main hall, and the night-removal bell can be filled with 108 people after the 23: 45 reading sutra. No advance booking required.

Info

Kintetsu Sakurai Station → 5 minutes by car
13km 20 minutes from Minami Hanna Road Katsuragi IC via National Route 165
250 units/500 yen per time, there is temporary parking

Event Period

Price

Precinct free, main hall viewing fee 700 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (with worship memorabilia)

Event Category

Enodal, annual event

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