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Iwadono Kannon Shobo-ji Temple New Year's Eve Bell Ringing
A traditional event held to dispel worldly desires and welcome the new year with a purified heart. Anyone is free to ring the temple bell here, experiencing it while visiting the temple on New Year's Eve.
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- DateDecember 31 (usually)Check the official website for this year's dates
- Venue岩殿観音正法寺Iwadono Kannon Shobo-ji Temple
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Details
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- 岩殿観音正法寺
- Name at the source
- 除夜の鐘
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, 岩殿観音正法寺, is about 3.4 km in a straight line from 高坂 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 市民の森 (about 200 m), 物見山公園 (about 400 m), 埼玉県こども動物自然公園 (about 1.3 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as こどもの城（埼玉県こども動物自然公園） (about 1.4 km) are an option.
Nearest stations
- 高坂 Station (東武東上線)about 3.4 km
Nearby parks
- 市民の森Toiletsabout 200 m
- 物見山公園Toiletsabout 400 m
- 埼玉県こども動物自然公園Playgroundabout 1.3 km
Indoor places for rainy days
- こどもの城（埼玉県こども動物自然公園）Indoor play area · 無料（別途入園料：大人900円、小人200円、未就学児無料）about 1.4 km
- 東松山市化石と自然の体験館Hands-on activities · 市内一般700円・市内小中学生500円、市外一般1,000円・市外小中学生700円about 2.3 km
- 吉見百穴Hands-on activities · 中学生以上300円、小学生200円、小学生未満無料about 6.9 km
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