Japanese title: 増上寺 除夜の鐘 2026（大みそか21時45分から・鐘撞券あり）

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Good to know

From 2026 the bell ringing moves from midnight to 21:45 on Dec 31. Bell-ringing tickets go out from Dec 1 at 9:00 at the temple office; one ticket per person, four people ring the bell once.

Date

Dec 31 (Thu)

Time

21:45–23:00

Price

Bell-ringing ticket ¥2,000 (with souvenir, limited)

Venue

Zojoji Temple bell tower

Nearest station

Shibakoen Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

🎧 Nearby: audio guideZojoji Temple and Tokyo TowerEnglish audio guide (first track free) →

About this event

Zojoji's great bell was completed in 1673 and, according to the temple, took seven castings because of its size; it is among the largest in eastern Japan. On New Year's Eve, after the head priest strikes the first toll, ticket holders ring the 108 tolls in groups of four. Ringing starts at 9:45 pm, before midnight, and at 0:00 the New Year service (Shushoe) begins in the main hall. With Tokyo Tower behind the temple, you can sound a bell that Edo-era poets said rang out to the far west of Japan.

Highlights

• Ring one of the Three Great Bells of Edo, completed in 1673
• One strike per group of four; smaller parties are grouped with others
• Bell-ringing tickets include a souvenir and are limited; sales open Dec 1 at 9 am
• Fire ceremony for old charms at 8 pm and the New Year service in the main hall at midnight
• Food stalls run from Dec 31 to around Jan 7 (varies by stall)

Good for

Visitors who want to ring a bell themselves on New Year's Eve, spend the night near Tokyo Tower, or see a historic Edo temple bell

Good to know

• One ticket admits one person. Tickets are handed out from 9 am on Dec 1 at the temple office (2F, Zojoji Kaikan) until they run out
• Because of repair work on the Sangedatsumon gate, the gate is closed from 7 pm Dec 31 to 5 pm Jan 3; follow the designated route
• The visitor parking lot is not available from Dec 31 to 5 pm Jan 3
• The temple asks visitors to bring old charms to Ankokuden in advance to avoid the New Year's Eve crowds

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Dec 31 (Thu), also nearby

Still open after this closes (around 23:00)

After this · until 24:00mesm Tokyo Holiday Voyage Countdown Party 26-27Takeshiba · 1.3 km, about 21 min on foot from here · 22:00–24:00

After this · until 24:00Conrad Tokyo Countdown Party 2026-2027 (TwentyEight / China Blue)Shimbashi · 1.4 km, about 22 min on foot from here · 22:30–24:00

Live music & concertsVienna Volksoper Orchestra: 'Die Fledermaus' Highlights – Vienna's New Year's Eve at Suntory HallRoppongi-itchome · 1.3 km, about 20 min on foot from here · 14:00–16:20

Distance from major stations

From Shibakoen

right there

From Onarimon

0.5 km, about 8 min on foot

From Akabanebashi

0.5 km, about 8 min on foot

From Kamiyacho

0.7 km, about 11 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Seasonal Afternoon Beer with Spring Valley Brewery (Tokyo Prince Hotel)Tokyo Prince Hotel 1F Main Bar Windsor (Onarimon Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Nov 2 (Mon) – Jan 30 (Sat)
• A Story of Light Christmas (The Prince Park Tower Tokyo)The Prince Park Tower Tokyo (Akabanebashi Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 31 (Thu)
• YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Other Side / BEYOND EARTH (TOKYO NODE)TOKYO NODE GALLERY A/B/C (Toranomon Hills Station Tower 45F) (Toranomon-Hills Sta.) · 1.1 km, about 18 min on foot from here · Oct 30 (Fri) – Jan 11 (Mon)
• mesm Tokyo Holiday Voyage Countdown Party 26-27mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection, 16F The Banquet (Takeshiba Sta.) · 1.2 km, about 19 min on foot from here · Dec 31 (Thu)
• Vienna Volksoper Orchestra: 'Die Fledermaus' Highlights – Vienna's New Year's Eve at Suntory HallSuntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.) · 1.3 km, about 20 min on foot from here · Dec 31 (Thu)
• mesm Tokyo Holiday Voyage Countdown Party 26-27mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection, 16F The Banquet (Takeshiba Sta.) · 1.3 km, about 21 min on foot from here · Dec 31 (Thu)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

• 東京プリンスホテルFeatured on Shutsubotsu! Adomachikku Tengoku (Feb 14, 2026) · about 2 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
• ザ・プリンス パークタワー東京Featured on Shutsubotsu! Adomachikku Tengoku (Feb 14, 2026) · about 4 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
• 芝パークホテルFeatured on Shutsubotsu! Adomachikku Tengoku (Feb 14, 2026) · about 5 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

What is Zojoji Temple New Year's Eve Bell 2026 (from 21:45, bell-ringing tickets)?

Zojoji's great bell was completed in 1673 and, according to the temple, took seven castings because of its size; it is among the largest in eastern Japan. On New Year's Eve, after the head priest strikes the first toll, ticket holders ring the 108 tolls in groups of four. Ringing starts at 9:45 pm, before midnight, and at 0:00 the New Year service (Shushoe) begins in the main hall. With Tokyo Tower behind the temple, you can sound a bell that Edo-era poets said rang out to the far west of Japan.

When is Zojoji Temple New Year's Eve Bell 2026 (from 21:45, bell-ringing tickets)?

Dec 31 (Thu)

What are the opening hours of Zojoji Temple New Year's Eve Bell 2026 (from 21:45, bell-ringing tickets)?

21:45–23:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Zojoji Temple New Year's Eve Bell 2026 (from 21:45, bell-ringing tickets) cost?

Bell-ringing ticket ¥2,000 (with souvenir, limited)

Where is Zojoji Temple New Year's Eve Bell 2026 (from 21:45, bell-ringing tickets) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Zojoji Temple bell tower. The nearest station is Shibakoen Sta..

Where to next

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Checked against the official page on November 12, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.