On November 20, 1567 he attacked and burned down Todai-ji Temple where the Miyoshi Sanninshu had taken refuge (this is called the Clash at the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple).
10月10日、三好三人衆が立てこもった東大寺を攻撃して大仏殿を焼き払った（東大寺大仏殿の戦い）。