Free Spaces for Muslims to Perform Prayers
Free Spaces for Muslims to Perform Prayers
The following agencies (/shops / restaurants) kindly offer spaces, free of charge, for Muslim visitors to Kyoto to perform their prayers.
Masjid Kyoto / Kyoto Mosque
Welcome to Masjid Kyoto / Kyoto Mosque. It is located near the Imperial Palace.
We provide a printed version of this map to hotels cited in Muslim Friendly Kyoto. Please ask the concierge at your hotel for one. On the printed map, there are detailed instructions for getting to our mosque.
If you need any help, please call us at +81-75-231-3499.
Our mosque and office are open from Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 18:00. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays. If you wish to use the prayer facilities during closing hours, please make prior arrangements at the office.
We intend to build a large new mosque (open on all days of the year) in the near future, insha’Allah. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the current limited opening hours.
Kyoto International Community House
Address
2-1 Toriicho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8536 Japan
Tel
+81-75-752-3010
Business Hours
9:00 - 21:00 *Closed on Mondays
Details & Services
A small room (5 people maximum) is available for praying.
Information desk, Free WiFi, Internet PC (available for a fee)
Japanese Tea Ceremony (Every Tuesday, advanced reservation required)
Reservations
No reservations required
Kyoto International Manga Museum
Address
Karasuma Oike, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Tel
+81-75-254-7414
Business Hours
10:30 - 17:00 Last entry at 16:30
Details & Services
The Kyoto International Manga Museum was founded to collect, preserve, and exhibit manga materials, and conduct research into manga culture, for the purpose of holding exhibitions and events based on the research of these manga materials.
Reservations
Reservations are not required.
* However, a General Admission ticket to the Museum is required
Please let the receptionist know if you would like to use this service.
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Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design
Address
B1F Miyakomesse, 9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel
+81-75-762-2670
Business Hours
9:00-17:00
Details & Services
1 Tatami room & 1 meeting room are available as prayer space
Reservations
Please ask at the museum office.
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B1F Miyakomesse, 9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel
+81-75-762-2670
Business Hours
9:00-17:00
Details & Services
1 Tatami room & 1 meeting room are available as prayer space
Reservations
Please ask at the museum office.
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Nijo-jo Castle
Address
541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8301, Japan
Tel
+81-75-841-0096
Business Hours
8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last entry at 4:00 p.m.)
Details & Services
A place for prayer is available.
Reservations
No reservation required. If you wish to use the place for prayer, please contact the office.
*However, a General Admission ticket is required
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Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto
Address
3F Kyoto Tower Building 721-1, Higashi Shioko-ji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216, Japan
Tel
+81-75-341-0280
Business Hours
10:00-18:00
Details & Services
Travel passes, tours, tickets and Hotel Reservation. Free WiFi & internet PC, SIM Cards
Reservations
None
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Kiyomizu Junsei Okabeya
Address
239 Kiyomizu 2-chome, Higasiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
Tel
+81-75-541-7111
Business Hours
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.ｍ.(Last orders) 6 p.m.(Closed)
Details & Services
Prayer room
Reservations
No reservation is necessary but there may be times when the prayer room is not available, so please check with us beforehand.
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Kyoto Cooking School (Kyoto Halal Network Association)
Address
1-1 Nakano-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8083 Japan
Tel
+81-75-221-8482
Business Hours
10:00-17:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Reservations
Reservation required by phone or email. Email: info@halalnet.kyoto
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Kyoto Handicraft Center
Address
17 Shougoin Entomi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8323, Japan
Tel
+81-75-761-8001
Business Hours
10:00-19:00
Details & Services
We offer you pleasant shopping for Japanese handicrafts and souvenirs, hands-on handicraft making experiences and observing craftsmen at work.
Approximately 10,000 items are available in the West and East buildings.
We offer great services: English-speaking staff, tax-free shopping, foreign currency exchange, overseas shipping, tourist information desk, and free Wi-Fi.
A prayer room and nursing space are also available.
Please visit Kyoto Handicraft Center and enjoy your trip!
Details about the prayer room (PDF)
Reservations
No reservation required
If you wish to use the prayer room, please ask at the information counter (West building 1st floor).
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17 Shougoin Entomi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8323, Japan
Tel
+81-75-761-8001
Business Hours
10:00-19:00
Details & Services
We offer you pleasant shopping for Japanese handicrafts and souvenirs, hands-on handicraft making experiences and observing craftsmen at work.
Approximately 10,000 items are available in the West and East buildings.
We offer great services: English-speaking staff, tax-free shopping, foreign currency exchange, overseas shipping, tourist information desk, and free Wi-Fi.
A prayer room and nursing space are also available.
Please visit Kyoto Handicraft Center and enjoy your trip!
Details about the prayer room (PDF)
Reservations
No reservation required
If you wish to use the prayer room, please ask at the information counter (West building 1st floor).
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Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata Gojo Shop
Address
600-8103 353, Shiogamacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Japan
Tel
+81-75-354-9110
Business Hours
10:00～17:30 (last entry 16:00)
Details & Services
Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata Gojo shop is near tourist spots such as Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari, etc.
We provide kimono rental for women, men and children (from 85cm tall or 2 years old)
We provide a small room (1-5 people maximum) for Muslims who want to pray. We can provide a prayer mat, and the direction of Qibla. For wudhu, please use the sink.
Reservations
※If you have any special requests please make sure you ask our staff first. Advance booking is preferred. Availablity may differ during peak season. Thanks for your understanding.
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Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Address
6 Kasame-cho, Saiin, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8558
Tel
+81-75-322-6012
Business Hours
9:00-17:00 From Monday to Saturday, the security gate is closed at the following times. : 10:00-10:30, 14:00-14:30, 16:00-16:30 On Sunday and holidays, the security gate is closed at the following times: 10:00-10:30, 14:00-14:30, 17:00-17:30
Details & Services
You need to fill out the required information form at the security desk at reception on the day.
Reservations
Reservation required at least one day before your visit. Language: Japanese only
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Ramen Factory Prayer room
Address
814-18 Honmachi 15-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0981 Japan
Tel
+81-50-3196-1740
Business Hours
11:00-20:00
Reservations
accept reservation, walk-in is also OK
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Yosiya Prayer Room
Address
31 Sagatenryuji, Tsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu 616-8384
Tel
+81-75-871-0456
Business Hours
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Details & Services
For Wudu, a wash basin with natural running water is available.
You can pray in a Japanese style room with tatami matting.
Reservations
The prayer room is only available to guests of our restaurant.
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TOEI KYOTO STUDIO PARK
Address
10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokacho,Ukyo-ku,Kyoto-shi 616-8586
Tel
+81-570-064-349
Business Hours
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Details & Services
TOEI Kyoto Studio Park is the only theme park in Japan where you can observe the filming of period dramas (jidaigeki films). Here you can walk freely around the TOEI Kyoto Studio film set. This set depicts a street from the Edo period, and is used to shoot more than 200 films per year. Enjoy the atmosphere of ancient Japan by taking in a ninja show maybe even dressing up as a geisha or samurai. You will find all kinds of entertainment for both the young and old, in this world of imagination and creation.
Reservations
No reservation required.
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