Tōkō-ji Temple
東光寺
Toko-ji is a historic Shingon temple in Kyoto with unique New Year's Eve traditions.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Omuro-ha Buddhist temple.
- It was a betto-ji of the nearby Iwagami Shrine.
What to see
- A waniguchi, a city-designated cultural property.
- Six cherry trees in the temple precincts.
- The cherry trees are among Keihoku's Top 100.
When to go
- New Year's Eve for a bell-ringing custom.
- Bell is struck on December 31st each year.
- Number of strikes depends on chocolates received.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒601-0271 京都市右京区京北熊田町宮ノ前4 Open in Google Maps
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