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Kigakurin Banshoji Temple
A temple with a 480-year tradition, founded by Oda Nobuhide, a feudal lord and father of Oda Nobunaga, as the family temple of the Oda clan.
It was founded by Oda Nobuhide, the father of Oda Nobunaga, as the family temple of the Oda clan, and was moved to its current location in Osu in 1610, when Nagoya Castle was being built.
Traditional karakuri mechanical puppets recreate scenes of Nobunaga tossing incense at his father's memorial service and performing the Kowaka-mai dance before departing for the Battle of Okehazama.
In spring 2017, the temple buildings, including the “Hakuryukan,” were reopened after renovation. At scheduled times, an immersive audiovisual show themed around “rebirth” combines light, water, sound, and projection effects centered on the temple’s White Dragon monument.
The 28th of each month is the temple's ennichi (monthly temple fair day). A traditional mochi-pounding event known as “Migawari Mochitsuki”is held in the precincts, and freshly pounded mochi is served free of charge to visitors.
There are also guided indoor tours led by monks, as well as a café space where you can relax and take a break.
Karakuri Doll “Nobunaga” performance times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
White Dragon performance times: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 20:00
*Performances may be canceled depending on the weather.
Guided Temple Tour
Plan Details
[Guided Temple Tour Plan] 1,500 yen (approx. 30 minutes)
Visit the highlights of Banshoji Temple, a temple associated with Oda Nobunaga.
[Temple Tour & Buddhist Talk Experience] 3,000 yen (approx. 50 minutes / includes a matcha experience)
An enhanced experience that combines the temple tour with a Buddhist talk and a hands-on matcha experience.
* Children of elementary school age and younger are free for both plans (must be accompanied by a guardian; no matcha experience included)
How to Join
Reception location: General Reception Desk
Reservation method: Same-day registration only. Advance reservations are not available.
Notes
・If you arrive after the meeting time, we may not be able to accommodate you
・Plan details may be partially changed due to weather or other circumstances
・Any changes to the schedule or cancellations will be announced in the Instagram highlight “Temple Viewing Tour Cancellation Schedule”
After your visit, unwind at the temple café “Ma no Ma.”
[Business Hours] 10:00–18:00 (last order 17:30) *Last order for Matcha Experience only: 17:00
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Let’s go collecting goshuin! A special feature on goshuin in Nagoya
In recent years, collecting goshuin has become increasingly popular. More and more people are visiting shrines and temples known as power spots in order to gather the distinctive goshuin offered by each one.
In fact, Aichi Prefecture has the largest number of shrines and temples in all of Japan. Here, we introduce some of the shrines and temples in Nagoya that are especially recommended for a goshuin pilgrimage.
Nagoya Then and Now Journey ≪Ōsu Area≫
By order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Osu Kannon was moved here from Gifu, and since then Osu has continued to thrive as a temple town. In earlier times, street performances, impersonations, acrobatics, and other entertainments were held day after day, and on festival days more than 120,000 people would gather. While cherishing that history, Osu continues to evolve, embracing new influences.
Details
| Address |
〒460-0011 3-29-12 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya City |
|---|---|
| Area | Osu / Kanayama |
| Access | Get off at Kamimaezu Station on the Tsurumai Subway Line or Meijo Subway Line. 3 minutes on foot. |
| TEL | 052-262-0735 |
| Opening Hours | Grounds open at all times *Reception hours: 10:00–18:00 |
| Regular Holiday | Open all year round |
| Cost | Free |
| Parking | Nearby parking available (722 spaces). Fees：¥220 per 30 minutes on weekdays ：¥330 per 30 minutes on weekends and public holidays. |
| Home Page | https://www.banshoji.or.jp/ |
