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Religious Facilities in Japan
Find mosques, churches, synagogues, and prayer spaces throughout Japan
Mosques
Japan has over 100 mosques, with options available in the Kansai region and western Japan.
Kyoto Muslim Association Prayer Room
Near Kyoto Station, Kyoto
Prayer space serving Muslim travelers visiting Kyoto.
Kobe Muslim Mosque
2-25-14 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Japan's first mosque, established in 1935. Historic landmark. Easily accessible from Kyoto.
Hiroshima Mosque
Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Mosque serving the Muslim community and travelers in the Hiroshima area.
Nagasaki Prayer Space
Central Nagasaki
Prayer room available for Muslim travelers visiting Nagasaki.
Churches
Christian churches of various denominations can be found throughout Japan.
Oura Church (Nagasaki)
5-3 Minamiyamate-machi, Nagasaki
National treasure, Japan's oldest Gothic church. UNESCO World Heritage.
Kyoto International Catholic Church
Kawaramachi, Kyoto
Catholic church offering English services for international visitors.
Hiroshima World Peace Memorial Cathedral
4-42 Nobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Built in 1954 as a memorial for peace. Beautiful Catholic cathedral.
Nara Catholic Church
Central Nara
Small but welcoming church in the heart of historic Nara.
Synagogues
The nearest active Jewish community to western Japan is in Kobe, with Chabad services available in Kyoto.
Ohel Shelomo Synagogue (Kobe)
4-12-12 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Historic synagogue in Kobe's Kitano district. Accessible from Kyoto in about 70 minutes.
Chabad of Kyoto
Central Kyoto
Chabad house offering Shabbat meals and services for Jewish travelers.
Prayer Spaces
Many airports, shopping centers, and public facilities offer multi-faith prayer rooms.
Narita Airport Prayer Rooms
Terminals 1, 2, and 3
Multi-faith prayer rooms available before and after immigration.
Haneda Airport Prayer Rooms
International Terminal
Prayer rooms available in the international terminal.
Aeon Mall Prayer Rooms
Select locations nationwide
Many Aeon Malls have prayer rooms for Muslim visitors.
Helpful Apps
Download these apps to help you find prayer times and religious facilities
Muslim Pro
Prayer times, Qibla direction, and halal restaurant finder
iOS & AndroidHalalNavi
Japan-specific app for halal restaurants and mosques
iOS & AndroidMass Times
Find Catholic mass times worldwide including Japan
iOS & AndroidTips for Religious Travelers
Plan Ahead
Religious facilities in Japan may have different hours than you're used to. Contact them in advance, especially for special services or holidays.
Language Support
Many facilities offer services in English or have multilingual staff. Most welcome visitors and offer tours.
Donations Welcome
Religious facilities in Japan often operate on donations. Consider contributing to support their community services.