Kigakurin Banshoji Temple

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Banshoji Temple: Ancient temple steeped in the legend of Lord Nobunaga

Kigakurin Banshoji Temple, or more familiarly known as "Banshoji Temple", was built in 1540 as the family temple for the Oda clan by Lord Oda Nobuhide. The temple was relocated to its current location in Osu in 1610 when Nagoya Castle was constructed.
Banshoji Temple was the stage for a well-known historic episode in which a young and impetuous Oda Nobunaga—son of Nobuhide—arrived late to his father’s funeral. Storming into the temple in front of the gathered clan members and retainers, instead of gently offering incense, Nobunaga threw a handful of them at the alter. After knocking over the incense burners and tables, he stormed out, causing quite a commotion.

The temple is also known for its karakuri mechanized doll and white dragon monument. Of these, the mechanized doll's movements in the main hall reenact Nobunaga's outburst.

SPOT OVERVIEW

Location	〒460-0011 3-29-12 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Fee	Free of charge Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Parking	Available at Banshoji Temple Parking Lot (800 spaces)
Restrooms	Available
Phone number	052-262-0735

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

• A short walk from Kamimaezu Station after changing to the Meijo Subway Line (counterclockwise) at Sakae Station, reachable from Nagoya Station.
• A short walk from Osu Kannon Station on the subway after changing to the Tsurumai Line at Fushimi Station, reachable from Nagoya Station.
Access by car

3 min. from Shirakawa Exit on Nagoya Expressway.