Tenryu-ji Temple (Shinjuku)

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple originally located near Ushigome before moving in 1683
• The temple served as a guardian of the back demon gate
• Its name is derived from the Tenryu River in Shizuoka
• The grounds contain a natural source of the Shibuya River

What to see

• One of the three famous bells of Edo cast in bronze in 1767
• A designated Shinjuku Ward tangible cultural property bell
• A historical turret clock kept on the temple grounds

Getting there

• A three minute walk from Shinjuku Station
• Located near the Shinjuku 4-chome intersection

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.