inside a temple
Refers to the interior or grounds of a Buddhist temple. Often used in contrast to 寺外 (じがい, outside the temple).
There is a quiet garden inside the temple.
寺内での撮影は禁止されています。
Photography is prohibited inside the temple.
temple town; fortified temple settlement
Compound of 寺 (てら, temple) and 内 (うち, inside), using the on'yomi readings じ and ない.