Honnoji temple
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TEL : 075-231-5335 Address : 522 Shimohonnojimaecho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto Access : Subway Tozai Line Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station > 4 minutes walk Hours : Opning 6:00 – Closing 17:00 Entrance fee : Grounds free / Museam 700 yen Morning service : free |
About Honnoji temple
Honnoji Temple was founded in 1415. It is the head temple of the Hokke Honmon school of Buddhism.
In 1582, Oda Nobunaga was killed by his subordinate Akechi Mitsuhide at this temple. This incident is one of the most famous events in Japanese history. The grave of Oda Nobunaga is located within the temple grounds.
Photos and Reviews of the Hojoe Festival
The Hojoe ceremony is held at Honnoji Temple every year on September 15th. This ceremony follows the Buddhist teaching of non-killing and involves releasing eels, loaches, and other fish into the nearby Kamo River. No reservation is required, and anyone can participate for free.
I attended the Hojoe festival.
A memorial service was held in the main hall starting at 2:00 p.m., and the monk emerged into the temple grounds shortly after 2:30 p.m. The monk and the attendees formed a procession and walked out through the temple gate.
We all walked through the city together.
We arrived at the Kamo River in about five minutes.
Upon arriving at the venue, the monks first chanted sutras.
Then, we took turns offering incense.
Then, one by one, we released the fish into the river.
Afterward, fish-shaped chopstick rests were distributed as souvenirs.
