Buddhist templeKyoto

Honnō-ji Temple

本能寺

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Nichiryu founded the predecessor called Honnoji with a different spelling in 1415; the present temple name was adopted in 1433.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

About the era labels

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall
A large wooden hall built of zelkova.
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Daiho-den Museum
Displays treasures preserved through the temple’s history.
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Josho-in
A subtemple preserving historic gagaku instruments.
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Koshun-in
A subtemple with distinctive carved transoms.
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Renjo-in
A subtemple honouring former temple leaders.
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Hongyo-in
A subtemple with a veranda at its entrance.
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Genmyo-in
A subtemple founded by the temple’s thirteenth head priest.
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Ryoun-in
A subtemple founded in 1614.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The temple office is open 9:00–17:00.

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