noun
head temple; main temple
The principal temple of a Buddhist sect or a branch temple's parent temple.
京都の本山を訪ねた。
I visited the head temple in Kyoto.
noun
Used by temple staff or parishioners to refer to their own temple, especially in contrast to branch temples.
本山では毎月第一日曜に法要が営まれます。
At this temple, a memorial service is held on the first Sunday of every month.