I stayed at Honnoji Hotel and had breakfast at the hotel. The breakfast included a variety of small dishes, mainly Japanese cuisine.

I had never stayed at this hotel before because I often use reservation sites that do not feature room plans. The hotel was opened in March 1962 with the idea of providing accommodation for followers of the Hokke sect visiting the head temple Honno-ji, and creating a large-scale facility where entire school groups on school trips to Kyoto could stay together. Recently, due to the declining number of children, it seems that the hotel has become more visible to the general public. I have visited Kyoto for school trips, but my school preferred to stay in a modern Western-style hotel, so I stayed in the tallest and most modern hotel in Kyoto at that time. When I stay in Kyoto, I often choose the area around Kyoto Station or Kyoto City Hall because of their historical significance. I knew about Honno-ji, as I have been to the area many times, and I have used the Hollys Cafe there a few times because I like it. During this year's cherry blossom season, I found an interesting accommodation plan and decided to make a reservation. You can see the Honno-ji temple grounds from the room. There are two baths, not hot springs, but as a Japanese person, I appreciate having a communal bath. Although I prefer beds for accommodation, I am not fond of unit baths. When I use budget hotels, I choose those with communal baths. I could have dinner as a set, but I prefer to eat out for dinner. However, I was curious about the breakfast, so I added it to my reservation. I am not a big fan of buffet-style meals, and I prefer a traditional Japanese breakfast. I do not usually choose all-you-can-eat or all-you-can-drink options. I love this kind of traditional Japanese meal! The hot pot was Yudofu. The Honno-ji Incident occurred on June 2, 1582, when Oda Nobunaga, who was staying at Honno-ji, was attacked by his vassal Akechi Mitsuhide. Nobunaga fought back with a bow and spear, but was injured and committed seppuku after the temple was set on fire. His body was never found, but Nobunaga and his heir Nobutada's deaths led to the collapse of the Oda government. Mitsuhide was defeated by Hashiba Hideyoshi (later Toyotomi Hideyoshi), leading to significant changes in the era. The incident is one of the most famous events in Japanese history as it marked the end of the Warring States period. The reasons for Mitsuhide's rebellion are still a mystery in Japanese history. The official website of Hotel Honno-ji provides a clear explanation of these historical events.

Located right in front of Kyoto City Hall subway station. The Honnoji Hotel is situated on the north side of Honnoji. There is a variety of room service courses available, but we chose the Ladies Plan. Even if there are 2 women and 1 man, as long as there is a woman, it is okay. The hotel has a retro feel and a large communal bath. The room has a separate toilet and bath, with a unit bath. It's about 10 tatami mats in size, with one Japanese-style room. The dinner course was fantastic, everything was delicious. You can bring your own drinks, so we had a great party. For breakfast, there was yudofu, which was gentle on the stomach. The warm and welcoming service was excellent. I would love to go back, it's a recommended inn for families.