Translation guide
A belfry is the part of a bell tower or steeple that houses bells, or the tower itself. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific architectural terms.
The structure (tower or its upper part) where bells are hung, especially in churches or temples.
General term for a bell tower or belfry, commonly used for both Western church towers and Japanese temple bell towers.
For Western churches, 鐘楼 is standard. For Japanese temples, 鐘楼 or 釣鐘堂 may be used, but 鐘楼 is more general.
教会の鐘楼から鐘の音が聞こえた。
I heard the sound of bells from the church belfry.
Specifically a bell tower, often used for free-standing or prominent bell towers.
That bell tower is the symbol of the town.
A hall or pavilion housing a large suspended bell, typical in Japanese Buddhist temples. More specific than 鐘楼.
There is an old belfry behind the temple.