The main hall has long been referred to as Nishi Odawara-ji Temple and is commonly called Kutai-ji Temple (Temple of the Nine Images) due to the fact that it houses nine Amitabha statues in the main hall.
本堂に9体の阿弥陀如来像を安置することから九体寺（くたいじ）の通称があり、古くは西小田原寺とも呼ばれた。