Tokyo Camii (Mosque)

東京ジャーミイ

Tokyo Camii is a mosque in Shibuya City, near Yoyogi-Uehara Station. Its history goes back to 1938, when Kazan Turks living in Tokyo built a mosque next to their school. The old building was taken down in 1986, and the present mosque and Turkish Culture Center opened on 30 June 2000. Designed by Muharrem Hilmi Şenalp in the classical Ottoman-Turkish style, its main prayer area holds about 630 people, and up to 2,000 when other sections are opened.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open daily 10:00–18:00 for visits. On Fridays, general visits start from 14:00.
Getting there: 5-minute walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station. From Shinjuku, take the Odakyu Line; from Shibuya, take the Hanzomon (or Ginza) Line to Omotesando and change to the Chiyoda Line.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer time is listed as 12:45 PM. Monthly prayer timetables are available as PDF downloads on the Prayer Times page.
Monthly prayer time PDFs can be downloaded from the official Prayer Times page.
Modest clothing for men and women. Women must wear a headscarf inside the Prayer Hall; men should not wear shorts. Remove shoes before entering.
Keep quiet in the Prayer Hall and do not take photos during prayer. Any photo or video needs permission from the Office. The upper floor is for women only.
Free Japanese-language guided tour every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 14:30; no reservation needed, meet at the 1st-floor entrance hall. Groups of 5+ outside these times should apply in advance.
The mosque runs TC Halal Market, which sells halal products from around the world (meat, dairy, spices, snacks and more). Store hours and address are not shown on its main page.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Modest clothing is expected for everyone. Women should wear an ankle-length skirt or trousers that are not tight or see-through, and a headscarf is required inside the Prayer Hall.
On Fridays, general visits start at 14:00; only people joining the congregational prayer can enter before then. The upper floor is for women only.
Take off your shoes before entering the Prayer Hall and put them on the shelves. Do not take photos during prayer or of other worshippers.
Visitors are usually welcome outside prayer times. Dress modestly, and contact the mosque in advance if you are coming as a group.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tokyo and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.