Looking up into the mosque's dome, decorated with blue, gold and red patterns and calligraphy around a large chandelier

Religious site · Oyama-cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center

Ottoman-style mosque and Turkish cultural centre in Shibuya, open daily to visitors

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Discover Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center

Rising above a quiet residential street in Shibuya, Tokyo Camii looks as if it has been carried from Istanbul. Its dome and slender minaret, stone facade and calligraphy panels make it one of Tokyo's most striking buildings, while inside, stained glass, Iznik-style tiles and a vast chandelier fill the prayer hall with colour and light.

For Muslim travellers it is a place to pray, perform wudu and buy halal groceries; for everyone else it is a warm introduction to Islam and Turkish culture in the heart of Japan. The mosque welcomes visitors of all faiths every day, offers free guided tours at weekends, and asks only that guests dress modestly and respect worshippers. It is easy to reach by train from Shinjuku and pairs naturally with Meiji Jingu and Shibuya.

Don’t miss

01The prayer hall's domed ceiling, stained-glass windows and calligraphic chandelier
02The entrance lounge decorated with Iznik tiles and an ornamented ceiling
03The Ottoman-style stone facade and minaret, about 41 metres tall
04A halal market selling Muslim-friendly foods from Japan and around the world
05Free Japanese-language guided tours at weekends and on public holidays
06Ablution facilities and space for 500 or more worshippers

History & culture

The story of Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center

The mosque's story goes back to 1938, when the original building, with an adjoining school, was completed through cooperation between Japan and Turkey. Severe structural damage led to its demolition in 1986. The present mosque, designed by the Turkish architect Muharrem Hilmi Senalp, was completed in 2000 and inaugurated on 30 June that year.

Today the building combines the mosque with the Diyanet Turkish Culture Center. Its design follows Ottoman traditions, with Arabic calligraphy, arabesques and geometric patterns throughout, a richly decorated entrance lounge with Iznik tiles, and a minaret about 41 metres high.

Local life & traditions

Tokyo Camii serves as a spiritual and community hub for Muslims in the Tokyo area, from long-term residents to students, workers and travellers, and it is especially busy for Friday prayers and Eid. It also plays an active role in interfaith understanding, regularly hosting Japanese school groups and curious neighbours who come to see the building and ask questions. Lectures, events and services such as nikah ceremonies are organised through the centre, making it far more than a tourist sight.

Things to do

Experience it like a local

Muslim visitors can join daily prayers or Jumu'a on Fridays, perform ablutions and browse the halal market for snacks such as Japanese rice crackers certified by private organisations. Non-Muslim visitors are welcome to look around the building, sit quietly at the back of the prayer hall during prayers and learn about Islam and Turkish culture.

On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays a free Japanese-language guided tour begins at 14:30 and lasts about 45 to 60 minutes; no booking is needed for individuals. Groups of five or more wishing to visit at other times should apply in advance through the mosque's visitor calendar.

When to go

The mosque can be visited year-round. Weekend afternoons are the best time for non-Muslim visitors who want the free guided tour; on Fridays general visits start only from 14:00, after congregational prayer. During Ramadan and Eid the mosque is especially busy, and the official site posts notices about special timings and precautions.

Plan your visit

Verified information

Opening hours: Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 to visitors of all faiths and none; on Fridays general visits start from 14:00, except for those attending congregational prayer Source: tokyocamii.org ↗
Guided tours: Free Japanese-language tour every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday at 14:30, lasting about 45 to 60 minutes; meet in the 1st-floor entrance hall. No tour when a holiday falls on a Friday. Groups of 5 or more visiting at other times must apply in advance. Source: tokyocamii.org ↗
Dress code: Modest clothing for all; men may not wear shorts. Women should wear an ankle-length skirt or trousers that are not tight or see-through and a long-sleeved, high-necked top, and must cover their hair inside the Prayer Hall. Source: tokyocamii.org ↗
Prayer Hall rules: Remove shoes and place them on the shelves; keep quiet; do not photograph during prayer; observers sit at the back and do not walk around; the upper floor is for women only; no pets Source: tokyocamii.org ↗
Photography: Personal phone photos are allowed, but not of other visitors or worshippers; professional camera equipment needs advance permission; photos may not be used commercially Source: tokyocamii.org ↗
Access: Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Yoyogi-Uehara Station, or Tokyo Metro to Omotesando then the Chiyoda Line to Yoyogi-Uehara; about 5 minutes' walk from the station Source: tokyocamii.org ↗
Address and halal market: 1-19 Oyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. A halal market inside the building sells Muslim-friendly foods, including halal foods made in Japan. Source: japan.travel ↗

Checked against the sources on 27 October 2026. Opening times and fees can change — confirm before you go.

Travel tips

Women visitors may want to carry a scarf so they can cover their hair in the Prayer Hall.
Check the official prayer timetable before visiting, as prayer times shift through the year and the hall is busiest at Jumu'a.
Non-Muslim visitors are welcome to observe prayers quietly from the back; avoid walking in front of people who are praying.
Visit on a weekend afternoon if you would like to join the free guided tour.
Combine with Meiji Jingu and Yoyogi Park, which lie a short ride to the east.

General guidance from our specialists, not official information.

Around Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center: food, markets & places to stay

Yoyogi-Uehara Station, about five minutes away on foot, has a small neighbourhood of cafes and shops and direct Odakyu trains to Shinjuku in around seven minutes. The mosque's own halal market is the easiest place nearby to buy certified snacks and groceries. Shibuya, with the Shibuya PARCO prayer room and Muslim-friendly dining, is reachable by train via Omotesando or by the Hachiko community bus from Shibuya Station's West Exit. Shinjuku and Shibuya are the nearest major hotel areas.