This occurred in Honnoji, a temple in Kyoto, ending Nobunaga's quest to consolidate centralized power in Japan under his authority.
After capturing Honnoji, Mitsuhide attacked Nijo Castle, also in Kyoto, where Oda Nobutada, eldest son and heir of Nobunaga, had moved after he had sent the kÅtaishi away.
After trying to persuade Oda vassals in the vicinity to recognize him as the new master of former Oda territories, Akechi entered Azuchi Castle and began sending messages to the imperial court to boost his position and force the court to recognize him as well.
The Incident at Honnoji (本能寺の変 Honnōji-no-hen) refers to the forced suicide in June 211582 of Japanese daimyo Oda Nobunaga at the hands of his samurai general Akechi Mitsuhide.
After capturing Honnoji, Akechi Mitsuhide attacked Nijo Castle, also in Kyoto, where Oda Nobutada, eldest son and heir of Nobunaga, had moved after he had sent the kōtaishi away.
Incident at Honnoji, Context, Akechi's Treachery, Reasons for the coup and After the incident.
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