Monks practice ringing the giant bell at Chion-in in Gion, Kyoto; in preparation for the official ringing on New Year's Eve. It takes 17 monks to generate enough momentum for the mallet to strike properly.
![](/assets/images/2018/1812_A7R01591.jpg)
Hermosawave Picture of the Day
Monks practice ringing the giant bell at Chion-in in Gion, Kyoto; in preparation for the official ringing on New Year's Eve. It takes 17 monks to generate enough momentum for the mallet to strike properly.
Zoom in for more detail.
PictureCode: 914673