Welcoming the New Year is one of the most important annual events. December 31 is called omisoka, and temple bells are rung one hundred and eight times at midnight as the year changes. At the beginning of the year, many visit shrines or temples to express gratitude for the previous year and wish for a good year ahead.
We added a list of temples that ring the bell on New Year’s eve: Joya no kane.

JOYA NO KANE(Bells for the New Year)【PDF】
※These are not count down events.

Busines hour_YEAR END & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS OF MAJOR PLACES022-2023【PDF】

Especially during the year-end and New Year holidays, it is crowded with many people in temples and shrines.
Please help minimize congestion in busy spots and discover your own Kyoto.

Kyoto Travel Congestion Forecast
https://global.kyoto.travel/en/comfort/

Major Festivals and Annual Events in Kyoto
https://kyoto.travel/en/blog/2014/events.html

Emergency（Disease）
https://kyoto.travel/en/info/safety/emergency.html#anchor1