Toki no Kane (Bell of Time), Yakushi Shrine

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The Toki-no-Kane (Time Bell) is a landmark of Kawagoe's warehouse district, affectionately called the "bell-ringing tower" by locals. Rebuilt in 1894 after a fire, it stands 16m tall and was restored to its original appearance during seismic retrofitting in 2017. Beyond the tower lies Yakushi Shrine, dedicated to a Buddha said to heal illnesses, especially eye diseases.

Toki no Kane (Bell of Time), Yakushi Shrine
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時の鐘、薬師神社

時の鐘、薬師神社

Kawagoe City

Toki no Kane (Bell of Time), Yakushi Shrine

Address
15-7 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Website
https://koedo.or.jp/
Operator
Koedo Kawagoe Tourism Association

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