Honno-ji is the temple Oda Nobunaga was relaxing in when Akechi Mitsuhide, a general in Oda's service, betrayed him and sent his soldiers to burn/kill.
It is alleged that he intended to take over the nation building business that Oda Nobunaga had established. It went so badly for Akechi Mitsuhide that he is known as the Mikka Kubo - The 3 Day Shogun. He was killed by peasants following his defeat by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
While I was sitting in the courtyard soaking in the atmosphere, a little old lady came over and struck up a conversation. She showed me the grave (not really a grave with his remains per se, more of a memorial stone) of Oda Nobunaga which was round the back and allegedly contains his sword.
Next to that, was a memorial to an artist if the Edo era known for being somewhat of a wandering epicurean - a drunk painter and poet whose skill was known to improve on alcohol. Much like my karaoke.
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