Although the official name of the head temple is 'Hongan-ji Temple,' it is described as 'Higashi Hongan-ji Temple' for convenience to differentiate from 'Nishi Hongan-ji Temple.'
また本山は、「本願寺」が正式名称だが、「西本願寺」との区別の便宜上、「東本願寺」と表記。