Former site of Honnō-ji, Buddhist temple site in Nakagyō-ku, Japan
The former location of Honnō-ji temple stands at the intersection of Aburakoji-Takatsuji and Gojo-Bomon streets, now occupied by Horikawa High School.
Founded in 1415 by Buddhist Saint Nichiryu, the original temple served as the final residence of warlord Oda Nobunaga until his death in 1582.
The temple site represents the intersection of Buddhist traditions and military strategy during the Sengoku period of Japanese history.
A stone monument marks the exact location where the original temple stood, providing visitors with historical context about the Honnō-ji incident.
The temple grounds witnessed the dramatic end of Oda Nobunaga, who set fire to the main hall before performing ritual suicide.
Location: Nakagyō-ku
Address: 元本能寺南町
GPS coordinates: 35.00594,135.75369
Latest update: April 10, 2025 07:16
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