Daihora

Daihora [大方; だいほら] is a Kantonese historical term referring to Kiren temples which are the largest and most-visited in a province. Typically, daihora were considered the primary temples for a region, receiving hundreds if not thousands of visitors a year, and often being the destinations or starting-points of pilgrimages (kannō). Historically they were also known as eihora.
The term daihora literally means 'large temple' and any establishment bearing this title was typically the most popular temple in its province. Daihora would often have hundreds of staff compared to the usual twenty or so, and the building itself was often lavish and meticulously-decorated. More often than not, daihora were constructed in central areas so as to be of an equal distance from the majority of the population. There are some exceptions to this however, such as Wagami Temple in modern-day Tomono Prefecture, which was originally located on the slopes of Mount Ryozen.
In some provinces, particularly in the south, daihora were originally for use by the upper classes only. This changed in the 17th century as the old class system of Kanton was uprooted, and eventually there were no exclusive daihora. The only exception was the Ei'an Temple in the capital, which was (and still is) designated as a site of worship for the Imperial family.