A historic temple in Kyoto recognized for its link to the famous incident involving Oda Nobunaga.
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Honnō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in central Kyoto, best known as the site of the 1582 Honnō-ji Incident, in which warlord Oda Nobunaga was forced to commit suicide during a sudden coup. Although the original temple was destroyed in the incident and later relocated, the present grounds commemorate one of the Sengoku period’s most pivotal turning points. Today, Honnō-ji is modest in scale, with exhibits and memorial elements that place historical context above architectural grandeur. It is best visited by those interested in Japan’s political history and the layered afterlives of Kyoto’s historic sites rather than by those seeking monumental temple scenery.
Facilities & Services
- Guided Tours Available
- Historical Exhibits
- Rest Areas
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