noun
mountain temple
A Buddhist temple located on or near a mountain; often associated with scenic or secluded settings.
京都の山寺を訪ねて、紅葉を楽しんだ。
I visited a mountain temple in Kyoto and enjoyed the autumn leaves.
Compound of 山 (yama, 'mountain') and 寺 (tera, 'temple'), with rendaku voicing of てら to でら.