Bell of Time

The Bell of Time stands next to the Ueno Seiyoken restaurant, marking time through its resonant chimes across the expansive grounds of Ueno Park.

Cast in 1787 to replace the original 1666 bell, this structure formed part of a network of ten bell towers that coordinated timekeeping throughout Edo.

The bell's distinctive sound earned recognition in the '100 Soundscapes of Japan' list by the Ministry of Environment in 1996, preserving its audio heritage.

Visitors can hear the bell toll three times daily at 6 am, noon, and 6 pm while exploring the northeastern section of Ueno Park.

The bell rings in a specific pattern: three strikes signal the start, followed by the actual hour count, maintaining centuries-old timekeeping traditions.

Location: Ueno-kōen

Inception: 1669

Part of: Kan'ei-ji, 100 Soundscapes of Japan

Website: https://kaneiji.jp/information8sp.html

GPS coordinates: 35.71422,139.77250

Latest update: March 17, 2025 11:33