also: もんぜんちょう
temple town; shrine town
A town that developed around a prominent temple or shrine, often with shops, inns, and restaurants catering to pilgrims and visitors.
In the temple town of Naritasan Shinshoji, many eel restaurants line the streets.
伊勢神宮の門前町、おはらい町は観光客で賑わっている。
Oharai-machi, the shrine town of Ise Jingu, is bustling with tourists.