the bell of Miidera
Miidera is the nickname of Onjōji, a temple of the Tendai sect in Shiga Prefecture, not too far from Kyoto. The bell is said to be one of the three most beautiful-sounding temple bells in Japan.
Among several hidden buddhas held at this temple is the rare image of Kariteimo, shown during the first half of August every year.
Miidera bell
Miidera in autumn
temple complex
statue of Kariteimo
hibutsu at Miidera