Honno-ji Temple
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A historic temple built by Oda Nobunaga and the site of the "Honno-ji Incident." Displays Nobunaga's belongings, portraits, and castle remains.
Highlights
- Temple associated with Oda Nobunaga
- Site of the Honno-ji Incident
- Nobunaga-ko Byo (Nobunaga's Mausoleum)
- Honno-ji Castle Ruins
- Historic Building
Basic Information
- Address
- 522 Shimonohonnouji-mae-cho, Teramachi-dori Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kyoto
- Access
- Right next to Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line. From JR Kyoto Station, transfer to the Tozai Line at Karasuma Oike Station on the Karasuma Subway Line and get off at Shiyakusho-mae Station. Get off at the Kawaramachi Sanjo bus stop (City Bus or Kyoto Bus). 5-minute walk west from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway. 10-minute walk north from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Year-end and New Year's holidays, and days for exhibit changes
- Fee
- Free of charge for temple grounds. Donations are welcome. Honno-ji Temple Treasure Museum: General Admission: ¥700 Junior High & High School Students: ¥500 Elementary School Students: ¥300 School Trip Groups: ¥300 Disabled Persons: ¥300 Hotel Honno-ji Guests: ¥500 Groups (30 or more people): ¥600
- INFO
- There is no on-site parking. Please use a nearby parking lot.
Overview
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