There are temples in Kyoto where any visitor can ring the temple bell. Here, we present a list of such temples.
When you strike the bell, you can feel the shock of the sound vibrating through you. It feels very good.
Please be sure to visit temples like these during your trip to Kyoto.
Temples in Kyoto where you can ring the bell
Shorenin-Monzeki temple
Shoren-in Monzeki is a temple located in the east of Kyoto. A “Monzeki” is a temple where members of the imperial family or other high-ranking monks serve as abbots. You can view beautiful temple halls and gardens.
There is a temple bell in the garden that anyone is free to ring.
Horinji temple
Horinji is a temple located near Enmachi Station, which is four stops by train from Kyoto Station. The temple enshrines Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, as its principal deity, and many Dharma doll statues are enshrined on the temple grounds.
This temple has a temple bell that anyone can ring.
Kurama-dera temple
Kurama-dera is a temple built on the mountainside in the northern part of Kyoto. There is a temple bell on the high ground behind the main hall.
Many people ring the bell, and its sound constantly echoes throughout the temple grounds.
