What other travelers are saying about Japan Islamic Cultural Center
Very helpful and welcoming people. The masjid is clean, peaceful, and beautifully maintained. Everyone is welcome here — Muslim or not. You’ll be received with kindness, respect, and open hearts.
It reflects the true spirit of the Prophet ﷺ — gentle, generous, and full of compassion. A beautiful reminder that Islam is a faith of peace and hospitality. 🌸
🕌 Proper Attire Guidelines:
When visiting the masjid, modest clothing is kindly requested out of respect for the sacred space.
For men: Please wear long pants (no shorts), and avoid sleeveless shirts.
For women: Long sleeves, long skirts or pants, and a headscarf (hijab) are recommended when entering the prayer area.
Avoid tight, transparent, or revealing clothing.
Shoes should be removed before entering the prayer hall.
Yes, non-Muslims are generally welcome to visit the Japan Islamic Cultural Center and learn about Islamic culture and practices. However, visitors should dress modestly, remove shoes when entering prayer areas, and maintain respectful behavior throughout their visit. It's recommended to contact the center in advance to arrange a guided tour and confirm visiting hours, as prayer times and religious observances may affect public access.
The main facility, Masjid Otsuka, is located at 3-42-7 Minami Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. The center is accessible via public transportation to the Otsuka area in Toshima ward. The nearest stations include Otsuka Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. From the station, the center is within walking distance in the residential Minami Otsuka neighborhood.
The Japan Islamic Cultural Center provides comprehensive religious and community services including daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers, Quran lessons, Islamic education programs, marriage ceremonies, family counseling, and funeral services. The center also offers guidance for Japanese converts to Islam and supports the establishment of other Islamic institutions throughout Japan. Educational programs about Islamic culture and traditions are available for both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Japan Islamic Cultural Center offers information about halal dining options in Tokyo and may host community meals during special occasions. While not primarily a restaurant, the center serves as a resource for Muslim travelers seeking halal food recommendations and connects visitors with Tokyo's halal dining scene.
Japan Islamic Cultural Center hosts various Islamic cultural events throughout the year including Eid celebrations, Ramadan iftar gatherings, Islamic lectures, and cultural exchange programs. The center also organizes educational seminars about Islam and provides Arabic language classes for the local Muslim community and interested Japanese residents.
A prayer place for Muslim is called Mosque. Its situated at otsuka, 5-6 mins walk from otsuka station. Its a 5 floored building. I had a experience of iftar mahfil organized by a volunteer organization. It was vibrant and joyful environment. Male and Female prayer rooms were different. Famous Muslim scholar gave his presence and narrated Ramadan (Month of fasting) beautifully . We did prayer together, iftar together with so many others nationalities. Its was a valuable and memorable experience for me.
I went there for Jum’ah Prayer. There are 2 times for Jum’ah at 12:00 and 12:45. The main mosque is on the 2nd floor and more prayer spaces available on the 3rd and 4th floor. I think this mosque has a quite big spaces for prayer. The Khutbah delivers in English and Arabic. Hope this will help you dear moslem brothers..
Prayed Jummah prayed here, they have multiple timings In case you missed the early ones. Tight knit community, imam came up to us asked us if we needed anything, help and knew we were foreigners.
Assalam alaikum
Very good mosque!
This mosque is located near Otsuka Station on the JR Yamanote Line.
It is a 20-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station.
please good.
