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Muslim-Friendly Japan: Essential Travel Tips🌟
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering how to make the most of your visit as a Muslim? Japan is an incredible destination, rich in culture, history, and modern marvels. While it is a predominantly non-Muslim country, it is becoming more and more accommodating to Muslim visitors.
Prayer Facilities in Japan🙏
Mosques and prayer places are essential facilities for Muslim travellers and residents to conduct daily prayers and fulfil religious obligations. These spaces are in a variety of locations, including mosques, community centres, airports, shopping malls and other public spaces. They are equipped with prayer mats and sometimes separate areas for men and women.
In Japan, cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka have several mosques and designated prayer spaces to cater to Muslim tourists and locals alike. There are also prayer rooms in major transportation hubs such as airports and train stations to ensure that Muslims can pray conveniently when travelling.
Mosques and prayer spaces in Tokyo:
1. Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center: Located in Shibuya, it is the largest mosque in Tokyo, offering prayer facilities and a cultural center.
2. Asakusa Mosque: Situated near Asakusa Station, this mosque provides prayer facilities and support for new converts.
3. Otsuka Mosque: Found in Otsuka, this mosque has prayer facilities, an international Islamic school, and family counselling.
4. JNTO Tourist Information Center: First floor for 2 people praying space. 3 minutes’ walk from Yurakucho Station.
5. Kamata Masjid: Located in Kamata, this mosque provides prayer facilities and is easily accessible from Kamata Station.
6. Okachimachi Mosque: Situated in Taito, this mosque offers prayer facilities and is close to Naka-Okachimachi Station.
7. Haneda Airport: Prayer rooms are available in Terminals 2 and 3, providing facilities for travellers.
8. JR Tokyo Station: Offers prayer rooms for passengers and is centrally located.
9. Tokyo Midtown: Provides prayer spaces and is in Akasaka, Minato-ku
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Osaka:
1. Osaka Ibaraki Mosque: This mosque is the heart of the Islamic center in Ibaraki, offering daily prayers, Islamic lectures, and Qur'an reading classes.
2. Kansai International Airport (KIX): There are three prayer rooms at KIX. Two are in the international departure gate areas (North and South wings), and one is on the 3rd floor of Terminal 1.
3. JR Osaka Station City: A prayer room is available on the first floor of the South Gate Building. The facility is open from 11 am to 7 pm, and you should inform the Osaka City Information Centre before using it.
4. Rinku Premium Outlets: This shopping outlet provides a prayer room, but you need to inform the officer to unlock it.
5. Namba City Shopping Mall: A prayer room is available on the first basement floor of the main building.
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Kyoto:
1. Kyoto Central Masjid: Located near the Imperial Palace, this mosque is run by the Kyoto Muslim Community and offers prayer facilities. The mosque and office are open from Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 18:00.
2. Kyoto Mosque / Islamic Cultural Center: This mosque provides prayer facilities and is open from 12:00 to 18:00.
3. Kyoto International Community House: This center offers a small prayer room for up to 5 people. It is open from 9:00 to 21:00, but closed on Mondays.
4. Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design: This museum has a tatami room and a meeting room available as prayer spaces.
5. Nijo-jo Castle: This castle offers a prayer space with mats and a compass.
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Fukuoka:
1. Fukuoka Mosque (Masjid Al Nour Islamic Culture Center): Located in Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, this mosque was built in 2009 and serves the Muslim community in Fukuoka. It offers prayer facilities, an Islamic library, and cultural activities.
2. Fukuoka Airport: The international terminal has a prayer room on the 4th floor of the International Passenger Terminal Building. It is open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, except on Sundays and public holidays when it closes at 8:30 PM.
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Sapporo:
1. Sapporo Masjid: Located at Kita 14-jo, Nishi 3-chome 1-10, Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido. This mosque is run by the Hokkaido Islamic Society and offers prayer facilities, Jummah prayers, Qur'an classes, and Da'wah sessions.
2. Masjid Al-Noor (Otaru): Situated in Otaru-shi, Hokkaido. This mosque is a three-story building with a green dome and minarets, and it also sells Halal food with proceeds going to charity.
3. Muroran Mosque: Located in Muroran, Hokkaido, this mosque is run by a small community of Muslim students at the Muroran Institute of Technology. It offers daily prayers, Jummah prayers, and Quran recitations.
4. Chitose Outlet Mall RERA: While not a mosque, this shopping mall near Chitose Airport provides a prayer room for Muslim travellers.
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Nagoya:
1. Nagoya Mosque (Islamic Center of Nagoya): This mosque offers prayer facilities, an Islamic library, and various cultural activities. It is open from Dhuhr to Isha prayers.
2. JR Nagoya Station: Prayer rooms are available for passengers in the station.
3. Kaserya International Halal Bazaar: Situated at Minato Ten, this bazaar offers a prayer space and a variety of halal products.
4. Chubu Centrair International Airport: The airport has prayer rooms in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. These rooms are divided into two areas by partitions so that men and women can worship separately. The prayer rooms are open during regular terminal hours.
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Okinawa:
1. Naha Airport: The international terminal has a prayer room on the 4th floor.
2. Okinawa Masjid: Situated in Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, this mosque offers prayer facilities and a welcoming environment for Muslim travellers.
3. AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom Mosque: Located in the tourist information area.
4. Ryukyu Mura: Facilitated with prayer space in an Okinawa old-style house and with tatami. Please inform the staff if you want to use the house.
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Sendai:
1. Islamic Cultural Center of Sendai (ICCS): This center offers prayer facilities, Quran classes, and various Islamic cultural activities.
2. Sendai International Airport: The international terminal has a prayer room on the 2nd floor of the International Departure Lobby. It is open from 6:10 AM to 9:30 PM daily.
3. Hotel Metropolitan Sendai: This hotel offers a Muslim-friendly restaurant and is conveniently close to Sendai Station.
Mosques and Prayer Spaces in Yokohama:
1. Ja'me Masjid, Yokohama: This mosque offers prayer facilities and is a central place for the Muslim community in Yokohama.
2. Yokohama World Porters: Situated in the Minato Mirai 21 district, this shopping mall has a prayer room on the 6th floor. To access it, visit the information center on the 2nd floor to get a passcode.
3. Karaoke Manekineko Yokohama Totsuka Branch: Some branches of this karaoke venue have a prayer space with prayer mats available for use.
4. Yokohama Airport (Yokohama International Terminal): The airport provides prayer rooms equipped with prayer mats and other facilities for Muslim travellers.
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Muslim-friendly hotels in Japan 🏨
Japan Hotels Up to 50% Off. Here are some halal-friendly accommodations in Japan that cater to Muslim travellers:

Tokyo Muslim-friendly hotels:

HotelChinzansoTokyo
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
  • Halal Meals: Muslim guests can enjoy halal-friendly Japanese cuisine at Ryotei Kinsui. Offers halal meals upon request.
  • Prayer Facilities: Provides prayer rooms.
  • Prayer Mat and Qibla Compass Rental: Muslim guests can request prayer mats and qibla compasses, which will be placed in their rooms in advance at no charge.
  • Muslim Staff: Has staff to assist Muslim guests.
  • Spacious Rooms: Ample space and amenities like steam sauna and whirlpool bath.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Sakina
Appreciated the availability of halal meals upon request and I enjoy it very much.

AgoraPlaceTokyoAsakusa
Agora Place Tokyo Asakusa
  • Halal Food Options: Halal-certified Japanese green tea, snacks and instant food available.
  • Prayer Facilities: Provides prayer rugs and iPads with Qibla direction apps.
  • Halal-Trained Staff: Staff trained in Islamic customs and hospitality.
  • Convenient Location: Close to Senso-ji Temple and Tawaramachi Station.
  • Local Information: Staff can help find nearby halal restaurants and mosques.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Umar
The staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable about halal options in the area. Easy find the halal snacks and drinks in the vending machines. Made my stay much easier.

SakuraHotelHatagaya
Sakura Hotel Hatagaya
  • Halal Food: Serves halal food at its 24-hour café.
  • Prayer Room: Provides a dedicated prayer room on the first floor.
  • Qibla Direction: Displays Qibla direction in the lobby and prayer room.
  • Muslim Staff: Has Muslim staff to assist guests.
  • Convenient Location: Close to Tokyo Camii mosque and public transport.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Zayd
The prayer room was clean and comfortable, making it easy to perform my prayers.

Osaka Muslim-friendly hotels:

HotelNikkoOsaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka
  • Halal Meals: Offers halal-certified meals at its restaurants.
  • Prayer Facilities: Provides prayer rooms and prayer mats.
  • Qibla Direction: Displays Qibla direction in guest rooms.
  • Helpful Staff: Staff is trained to assist Muslim guests with their needs.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Nabeeha
Hotel had halal meal options, clean and well-maintained prayer rooms.

HotelGranviaOsaka
Hotel Granvia Osaka
  • Halal Meals: Offers halal-certified meals at its Japanese Restaurant Ukihashi.
  • Prayer Facilities: Provides prayer mats and a prayer room upon request.
  • Qibla Direction: Displays Qibla direction in guest rooms.
  • Helpful Staff: Staff is trained to assist Muslim guests with their needs.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Rawiya
The service provided by the staff was top-notch. I enjoyed the halal meals and the ingredients were fresh.

QuintessaHotelOsakaShinsaibashi
Quintessa Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
  • Halal Breakfast: Offers a Muslim-friendly breakfast menu.
  • Qibla Mark: Provides Qibla direction marks in rooms.
  • Prayer Mats and Quran: Prayer mats and Qurans are available for borrowing at the front desk.
  • Helpful Staff: Staff is trained to assist Muslim guests.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Naseer
The staff was very accommodating and I enjoyed the Muslim friendly breakfast menu.


Kyoto Muslim-friendly hotels:

HotelGranviaKyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
  • Halal Meals: Offers halal-certified meals at its restaurants.
  • Prayer Facilities: Provides prayer mats and a prayer room upon request.
  • Qibla Direction: Displays Qibla direction in guest rooms.
  • Helpful Staff: Staff is trained to assist Muslim guests with their needs.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Azlan
I like the halal-certified meals and the clean, peaceful prayer rooms. My stay was comfortable.

KyotoCenturyHotel
Kyoto Century Hotel
  • Halal Meals: Offers halal-certified meals at its restaurants.
  • Prayer Facilities: Provides prayer mats and a prayer room upon request.
  • Qibla Direction: Displays Qibla direction in guest rooms.
  • Helpful Staff: Staff is trained to assist Muslim guests with their needs.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Azlan
I like the halal-certified meals and the clean, peaceful prayer rooms. My stay was comfortable.

RIHGARoyalHotelKyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
  • Halal Meals: The hotel offers Muslim-friendly menus that exclude non-halal ingredients, though the menus are not yet halal-certified.
  • Prayer Facilities: Provides prayer mats and a prayer room upon request.
  • Qibla Direction: Displays Qibla direction in guest rooms.
  • Helpful Staff: Staff is trained to assist Muslim guests with their needs.
(Review Rating) 5/5

Husna
Convenient location near Kyoto Station. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, although not specifically halal-certified, offers Muslim-friendly menus excluding non-halal ingredients.


Muslim-friendly mobile apps📱
Here are some Muslim-friendly mobile apps that can be particularly useful when traveling to Japan:
Halal Navi iPhone App Store | Google Play
Halal Japan iPhone App Store | Google Play
eHalal-Halal Japan scan iPhone App Store | Google Play
Eat Halal: iPhone App Store | Google Play
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Muslim travellers visiting Japan:🔍
While halal food options are growing, they are still limited compared to other countries. Major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto have a good number of halal restaurants and shops. Using apps like Halal Navi can help locate these places.
Mosques and prayer rooms are available in major cities and popular tourist areas. Please find more information about Prayer Facilities in Japan mentioned above.
Yes, there are several hotels that cater to Muslim guests, offering halal food options and prayer facilities. You can find lists of Muslim-friendly hotels in Japan mentioned above.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Effective July 1, 2013, Malaysian nationals holding ICAO-compliant biometric passports (no visa required) can enter Japan for a period not exceeding 90 days if the purpose of your visit to Japan is tourism, transit, business meetings, visiting relatives and friends.
Using mobile apps like Halal Navi, Halal Japan, eHalal-Halal Japan scan and Eat Halalcan help you locate halal restaurants, prayer spaces, and other Muslim-friendly services. Additionally, many tourist information centers in major cities provide resources for Muslim travellers. You can find more information about Muslim-friendly mobile apps mentioned above.
Plan your itinerary in advance, especially for finding halal food and prayer spaces. Learn a few basic Japanese phrases to help with communication. Respect local customs and etiquette, such as removing shoes before entering homes or certain traditional accommodations.
Major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka are more likely to have Muslim-friendly amenities. Popular tourist destinations like Hokkaido and Okinawa are also increasingly catering to Muslim travellers with halal food and prayer facilities.
Yes, halal-certified groceries are available, especially in larger cities. Stores like Gyomu Super, Bongo Bazar and some branches of AEON carry halal products. There are also specialty halal stores and online retailers that cater to Muslim dietary needs.
Japanese culture values politeness and respect. Always greet others with a smile, and use phrases like "Arigato" (thank you) and "Sumimasen" (excuse me). Dress modestly, especially when visiting temples or rural areas. Be mindful of cleanliness, as Japanese people place a high value on hygiene.
Pack a prayer mat and a compass for determining the Qiblah direction. Bring some halal snacks for convenience. Comfortable shoes are essential for walking, and layers are recommended due to Japan's variable weather. If you wear hijab, bring a few extras in case of rain or other weather conditions.