Temple
Honno-ji
本能寺
The rebuilt successor of the temple where Oda Nobunaga died in 1582, now on Teramachi-dori near Kyoto City Hall. A small museum shows items linked to Nobunaga.
Key facts
- Station
- Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae (Tozai Line)3 min walk
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Typical visit
- 30 min
- Hours
- Grounds 6:00 to 17:00; Daihoden treasure museum 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Tip
The temple grounds are free; only the Daihoden treasure museum charges admission.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Kawaramachi and Pontocho. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$376 per night. Where to stay in Kawaramachi and Pontocho
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Shopping Teramachi and Shinkyogoku Arcades 寺町京極・新京極 Two parallel covered shopping streets running between Shijo and Sanjo. Free entry 1 h 5 min walk
- Nightlife Kiyamachi-dori 木屋町通 A street following the Takase canal, dug in 1611, between the Kamo river and Kawaramachi-dori. Free entry 45 min 3 min walk
- Nature Kamo River Walk 鴨川 Paths run along both banks of the Kamo river through central Kyoto. Free entry 45 min 3 min walk
- Museum Museum of Kyoto 京都文化博物館 A museum of Kyoto's history and culture at the corner of Sanjo and Takakura streets, with a permanent exhibition and changing special exhibitions. Paid entry 1 h 3 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026