Honnoji

Honnoji (本能寺: honnōji) is a Nichirenshu (Nichiren Buddhism) branch of Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Honzon is 曼荼羅本尊(mandara-honzon) from 南無妙法蓮華経(Nam Myoho Renge Kyo).

Related Topics:
Nichirenshu - Buddhist - Kyoto - Japan - Honzon - 南無妙法蓮華経

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It is most famous for being the temporary accommodation of Oda Nobunaga before his invasion of the east. However on the morning of June 21, 1582, the temple was surrounded and set on fire by the traitorous forces of Akechi Mitsuhide. Nobunaga died in the fire (possibly by his own hand, either forced or not) and Mitsuhide would later be killed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. This incident is called Incident at Honnoji.

Related Topics:
Oda Nobunaga - June 21 - 1582 - Akechi Mitsuhide - Toyotomi Hideyoshi - Incident at Honnoji

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The body of Nobunaga was never found. The entire temple was reduced to ash, and him along with it. His son and heir, Nobutada, also perished.

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The rebuilt Honnoji stands on a different site in Kyoto, near Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.

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