拝観

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 拝観 is read as はいかん and means “viewing a temple or shrine”.
• Basic usage: It refers to respectfully viewing a temple garden and scheduled admission to a main hall.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Key distinction: 庭を拝観する
  • It is a respectful, formal term for viewing a temple, shrine, or related cultural property, as in 庭を拝観する.