As both branch temples are called 'Yoshizaki Betsuin' (betsuin: branch temple), one belonging to Hongan-ji school is commonly referred to as either 'Nishi Gobo' or '(Yoshizaki) Nishi Betsuin' and one held by Otani school as 'Higashi Gobo' or '(Yoshizaki) Higashi Betsuin.'
ともに「吉崎別院」と称するため、本願寺派の別院を「西御坊」・「（吉崎）西別院」、大谷派の別院を「東御坊」・「（吉崎）東別院」と通称される。