Daikakuji Shuseikai

Wishing for a new year
A winter tradition in Kyoto. To pray for peace and prosperity for all in the new year, the Shuseikai is held. Please note that the Daikakuji New Year's Eve Bell is paused. Nighttime visits are not allowed during the year-end and New Year period, so caution is necessary.
Map & Location
Old Saga Imperial Villa, Daikakuji Monastery
About 20 minutes on foot from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, immediately after getting off at city bus "Daikakuji"
Details about Daikakuji Shuseikai
- Date & Time
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2026/1/1(Thu) 10:002026/1/2(Fri) 10:00
- Note
- January 1 (Mon) 10:00–/14:00–, January 2 (Tue) 10:00–
- Venue
- Old Saga Imperial Villa, Daikakuji Monastery
- Address
- 4 Sagaosawa-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Fee
- Admission fee: Hall area: Adults 500 yen, Junior High and High School students 300 yen; Osawa Pond area: Adults 300 yen, Junior High and High School students 100 yen
- parking
- Paid parking available. Please use public transportation as it will be crowded during this period.
- Access (Public)
- About 20 minutes on foot from JR "Saga-Arashiyama" station, immediately after getting off at city bus "Daikakuji"
- Contact
- 075-871-0071 (Daikakuji)
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