Kyoto on Foot

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY OVER!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! ———- * ———- * ———- * ———- Friends! I am going to make a Ninen Mairi (二年参り) on New Year's Eve. Ninen Mairi is the worship style of sounding the temple bell at a Buddhist temple on New Year's Eve, and then, visiting a Shinto shrine for the first worship of the year. JOYA NO KANÉ / 除夜の鐘 / WATCH NIGHT BELL In Buddhism, the sound of temple bells is believed to have the power to purify a person's soul. At Hyakumanben Chionji (百万遍 智恩寺) Temple, which we will be visiting, attendances to the midnight service are offered the opportunity to sound the purifying bell, and allowing them to experience this ancient ritual. HATSUMIDÉ / 初詣 / After the souls have been purified, we moves to a Shinto shrine to perform the Hatsumodé. Hatsumodé' means the first worship of the year. This time, we will visit the World Cultural Heritage Shimogamojinja (下鴨神社) Shrine, which is closely related to Chionji Temple and close to the location. A huge bonfire and night stalls are planned at Shimogamojinja Shrine, where you can enjoy a solemn yet festive atmosphere. Although it’s different from modern events such as countdowns, this is a good opportunity for those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture. DATE: 31 December 2022 MEETING LOCATION: Keihan Railways DEMACHIYANAGI (出町柳) station Exit 7 MEETING TIME: 21:30 PARTICIPATION FEE: Free If you are interested, please contact me beforehand via Messenger or email at: [email protected] I’m looking forward to seeing you there!